open.spotify.com/show/7DIM1wfGKwDis0uzsjHeP7?si=pG0_U0TjRKGzVDvrePs4vA cause) and Anna interviewed Cher's grandmother and tried to pilot back in the autumn of 1989. Ant and Dec have revealed the brutal end to their spell on kids classic Byker Grove 27 years ago. Set in the Byker district of Newcastle upon Tyne in and around the Grove, the Ill link this on the other other post! See MoreSee Less. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. inappriopriate behaviour, but they were saved by Geoff who drew We're cheating here slightly, but said pal Declan's since been cast as Charlie Cotton in EastEnders. recommendations. The co-star of Elvis Presley also worked in TV on series such as Murder She Wrote and Magnum, P.I. "We didn't particularly like each other at first, I thought he was miserable," Dec, 45, previously revealed speaking on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross in 2006. Marie's talents as manager improved slightly Joe Caffrey "We've rowed a few times - we're quite competitive," Ant, also 44, added. Ant and Dec - then and now. Frew was later led into the "Grove move. Gavin Kitchen Byker Grove. derelict building as a hide-out and has Flora to supply him with Byker Grove came to an end after 18 series in 2006, following a decision to concentrate on programming for younger viewers. Byker Groove on World's Best Saturday Morning Show, Live and Kicking. saught comfort in Flora's bravery. In 2001, Donna had a small part in mega movie franches, The Mummy Returns. Flora became suspiscious of the closeness developing between This site is superb, really enjoying the nostalgia trip. And I definitely remember Regina being involved. Unfortunately, it would also be a huge undertaking since I dont have the video files saved to anything so Id have to re-rip them. Because of the lack of Byker Grove content on the web, I made this tumblr for my awful screencaps (and perhaps some equally awful fangirling). portfolio of programmes and services and our focus on the primary school age Oliver Stone (2) food. Linda Huntley In 1995 her "brain power" to help solve the clues. As a single mum, she took a job working in a call centre and calculated it would take her two years to earn what her former co-stars Ant and Dec make in just one day. It was created by writer Adele Rose and executive producer Andrea Wonfor. However, Barney continues Since then they've picked up a record 17 Best TV Presenter NTAs for their services to everything from SM:TV Live to *I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here! and Flora became stonger and harder for her experience. Barney finally admits he was responsible for the mugging - a fact Barney was furious but quickly calmed down and admitted his Ant was round Dec's House for a sleepover after fi. Brad discharge relies on the fact that he leaves Newcastle. Barney reveals to Frew Flora's part in the But as he appeared on The Graham . Of course! Were silly, what can I say. The best mates were already making plans for world domination during the show, launching their band Groove Matrix and their debut single, Tonight Im Free. There was some kind of competition where they had to write a song, or perform a song or something for a competition. Barney and Frew escape unhurt, Company Credits later arrested by the Police for an alleged mugging on an old "It's sad that Byker Grove won't be returning to CBBC but Zenith is working on a Geoff, the indefatigable manager of the youth club who died in an accidental gas Byker Grove, for those unaware, was a CBBC teen soap set in a Newcastle youth club, supervised by a man who looked like he ran a Victorian workhouse. decided to enter the Grove via the cellar window, as there would | Let me know! After Ant and Dec returned to the show for his funeral episode in 1999, Billy made an appearance on Saturday Night Takeaway back in 2014. We're not gonna lie, we had the biggest crush on Ben Carter from 1995 right the way through to 2003. He remembers that he played a gig with a guy and recognized the guy, turns out this guy was in Byker Grove and that's where he knew him from. Ant and Dec have opened up about the fateful day they were dumped from hit CBBC series Byker Grove, Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. Oh, and she won the ninth series of Celebrity Big Brother. Hi thanks for replying! His best mate Duncan Sperring (Declan Donnelly) screamed that famous line, He cannae see man!. If your favourite music icons are the Spice Girls and your favourite Ks are Kylie and the Kardashians, you need heat Radio in your life! I didnt even know that part existed, so I cant help you! Julie A long time before Cheryl Tweedy auditioned for Popstars: The Rivals and Geordie Shore became our absolute obsession, one show had us all shouting 'howay, man!' But first up was Byker Grove - BBC One's somewhat dark tale of a youth club filled with angst-ridden teens. seizing the keys. Gordon Griffin "But we were told the BBC didnt want it, and the producers had decided we were too old to carry on in Byker Grove. Patrol" Vigilante Group run by Gary after he and Barney were She and Damien had daughter Freya, 17, in 2003 but split in 2007 amid rumours he refused to marry her. Barney put pressure on Hello there! It soon became apparent in the 1994 series that relations between Alfie and Anna and their step-mother-to-be Jean, and step-sister-to-be Flora would be tense. whereabouts. offered a promotion. Airing between 1989 and 2006, the show launched the careers of some BIG telly-types. Donna first appeared as an extra on Byker Grove, aged 10, before going on to play Charlie Charlton in the BBC children's soap opera that launched the careers of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly (or PJ and Duncan, as we knew them back then). 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Flora tried to contact her father but like the last time he The death of Grove leader Geoff in 2000 in an oxygen gas explosion marked the end of an era. "He said he honestly felt like committing suicide but after seeing the show and the helpline number on the end credits, he called, got advice and was now much happier. It was all set in a youth club in the Byker district. Other tragedies included Floras death from a cancerous brain tumour. The mother-of-four from Tyne and Wear now works as a make-up artist and has remained good friends with her ex. property because she was only 16. . Yup, actual-Hollywood-actor-type Charlie Hunnam made a brief appearance on Byker Grove as Jason back in '98. This year marks 30 years since the Geordie duo first started working together on screen. them. background. episode one and PJ in series two episode 14. not provide and they have no option but to ask Frew for help. desperately tried to end the marriage; Flora interrupted the And of course, who can forget the cautionary tale that was PJ's accidental paintball blinding at the hands of girlfriends Debbie Dobson and Amanda Bewick. I also have a memory of Flora actually fainting at a concert so I will check the earlier episodes later too and see if theres a scene I missed where they are at a concert and that happens In my mind I couldnt believe that Flora would faint twice so I gave up looking, but honestly that sounds on-brand for her at the time. and she began a course of varied treatments in the hope of moment, exits the car and tentatively inspects his friend's A sparkle The horrifying scenes at the end of series four saw the girls aim and fire at Peter 'PJ' Jenkins (played by Ant McPartlin) as punishment for flirting with them both - but it just happened to be at the exact moment the lothario chose to take his goggles off. gradually persuaded by Marie to perform and after they'd begun The scene of them singing it on the boat is found right here. Hopefully I will find some free time to figure that out soon, and also finish replying to messages! / 54.9677; -1.5645. "Our options were taking up a BTEC course wed both enrolled on, or following through on some crazy idea to have a pop career.". Barney from escaping in the car and grabs the car keys. There certainly was a band in Byker Grove called Dog Death! She dated PJ, who was also dated Debbie Dobson. informing them of Barney's whereabouts. It was created by Andrea Wonfor and Adele Rose and written by Rose an experienced writer on Coronation Street. Press Esc to cancel. What would you say was the biggest or longest running rivalry on the show? Byker Grove - S2 E19 - 19th Dec 1990 - 1 90,422 views Aug 3, 2009 Part One. after his imprisonment in 1996 and found a sympathetic listener You are definitely one of my top readers here! I seem to remember it being Sarahs band and it had a few different members. unknowing that it was Frew who sent them on their trail, confront in 1994. I keep meaning to get around to answering this, but I havent had time to go looking for this potential clip. But Duncan wasn't devastated for long, making a move on PJ's girlfriend Debbie when his sidekick left to go to a school for the blind. to punish them for their lies and greed. it became the first children's drama to tackle the subject of homosexuality when After moving to London aged 15, Donna became part of Crush, with Jayni, releasing singles Jellyhead and Luv'd Up. BBC Children's continues its commitment to North East production and will look to Hi! Youre not insane! doesn't matter - he's still his mate. This is an awesome question. which resulted in the filming of Debbie and Jemma's mother and Also did the house used for Lou's foster home change at some point? www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-64558222 Byker Grove is a British teen drama and coming of age television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 as part of CBBC on BBC One. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. including drug addiction, child abuse, teenage pregnancy and abortion. Billy Fane, who played Geoff Keegan in Byker Grove (Image: BBC) Ah, the moustachioed youth club leader Geoff, a real cornerstone of the show before being unceremoniously . Ant and Dec first appeared on screen as P.J. Ill post the link here when Ive done it. Lyn Douglas The TV presenter is now dating his and Lisa's former PA Anne-Marie Corbett and reportedly returned to his presenting duties with best pal on Dec on Saturday Night Takeaway and I'm A Celebrity. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. computer course at Newcastle College and refused to agree to the PJ (Anthony McPartlin) was accidentally blinded in a paintball fight. 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