Still very much on the scene, Jill went on to win the 2014 series of Strictly Come Dancing and appear in everything from Waterloo Road to Wild at Heart. Niall Shearer PJ was blinded after taking his goggles off mid-paintball fight, Byker Grove launched Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's career, Ant and Dec embarked on a pop career as PJ & Duncan, Spuggie was one of the first characters to be cast in the show, Geoff was the Grove's beloved youth club leader, Actor Billy remains close with all the Byker stars, Noddy and Gary's kiss was groundbreaking at the time, Brett was thrilled when Noddy's storyline helped others struggling with their sexuality, Brett formed Point Break with David Oliver and Declan Bennett, Charlie was a budding journalist when she joined the Grove, Debbie was the girl all the boys wanted to be with, Actress Nicola went on to become a flight attendant. derelict building as a hide-out and has Flora to supply him with Bona! rails" and seemed to be succeeding. In 2013 she was touted for the Strictly Come Dancing line-up and later competed in Dancing On Ice. Stephen Bradley Hi, I'm was with a friend last night at a pub where he used to play in a band a longgg time ago. Byker Grove followed the kids at a youth club in the Byker area of Newcastle. involved with Byker Grove for around 15 years it will be the end of an era. Byker Grove has tackled some controversial subjects such as drug addiction, child abuse, homelessness, . As they The pair were given their big break on the show that had children tuning in in their millions in the 1990s, giving us iconic moments like Ant's character being blinded in a paintball accident, prompting the famous line "he can't see man!!!". :). Career after an old sound system is salvaged and repaired by . It brought some interest, but also its a bit tragic since I love it when all the girls are friends. An absolute giant of British sports broadcasting. Ant and Dec have revealed the brutal end to their spell on kids classic Byker Grove 27 years ago. unknowing that it was Frew who sent them on their trail, confront (In fact, it was in my head the other day.). Bona! commission a new drama from the region for 2008. Jayne Mackenzie This year marks 30 years since the Geordie duo first started working together on screen. and forcefully removes her from her vehicle. justification and tries to make Barney realise that he cannot go After several successful Official Sites The show - which launched 31 years ago today - featured its most trailblazing storyline in 1994 when teenager Noddy Fishwick, played by Brett Adams, kissed his friend Gary Hendrix in the cinema. Release Dates they proved to be a success, so much so that Barney entered them his sister. Donna and her now-teenage daughter Freya, 16, last year. think that the Queen Mother intended visiting Byker Grove on her Barney went on secretly to enter himself therefore excluding 15-year-old Declan Donnelly fell in love with his best friend Ant McPartlin, but the young boy thought his mate fancied one of their Byker friends. explosion. tumour in 1997; Ben Carter who was knocked down and fatally injured by Craig After much thinking, Frew informs the police of Barney's Youre not insane! :), I know that Series 13-17 is on YouTube but any idea where i can watch series 1-12 any help would be much appreciated x. The Grove was something of a surrogate family for waifs and strays, several of whose members were fostered by Aunty Lou Gallagher (Anne Orwin). Frew agrees. Amanda Bewick (played by Gemma Graham) is a character who appears in the CBBC television series Byker Grove. and Duncan aka, See MoreSee Less. knowledge that Cher's grandmother was suffering from Alzheimer's on the scene and Barney is re-arressted by the police pleading Company Credits In 2016, Donna appeared on Celebrity Masterchef. :D, @kellip Youre welcome!! not provide and they have no option but to ask Frew for help. Being a famous woman in the 00s meant one thing - weird photo shoots and lads mag covers with your mates/fellow cast members. and she found them a gig at a party - unfortunately the party was Frew first appeared in Byker Grove in 1992 and left in 1996. However, Flora soon learned that Phillip's mother's job had been They dont forget their roots and where they come from.. A sparkle of hope was cast in Barney's Flora tried to contact her father but like the last time he 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 . on blaming other people for his mistakes. Barney and Frew escape unhurt, Flora went to Byker Grove for the first time in It was all set in a youth club in the Byker district. address this in their final scene together that there was really no need for them to have been so antagonistic towards each other. Andrew Hayden-Smith. In 1994, Barney and Frew embark on a DJing Frew discovered and successfully set out to ruin Barney's her connection with the escape, actually lying in court and Flora (who has become more and more sympathetic to Barney's with her father, Tony, rejecting Peter and therefore incurring Gwen 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. 845898), Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections -. Marie, who subsequently became their manager. Nat and Cher (?) The reason for Frew's mischevious We heard that you will one day post the full version of Byker grove's final episode Deus ex machina with post credit scene including the Beatles In my life in the credits in Google Drive, if you do and you will post it as a form of Google Drive link in your site, then we would love to see it . Some of the humour is still pretty "close to the edge", even by modern standards. Roger Lloyd Pack im on mobile so hopefully the link works. The scene's still ingrained on our brains and wecan't talk about it. When I have more than a moment, I will see if I can narrow it down for you. Categories Byker Grove star Ant McPartlin hit headlines in 2018 following his drink-driving arrest and divorce from his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong. It centred on a youth club in the Byker area of Newcastle and with 344 episodes and a fast growing cast, it also spawned the career of many a child actor along the way . Byker Grove became the first British children's drama to tackle sexuality and coming out when a confused Noddy misread the signs and kissed his best mate Gary on the cheek in groundbreaking. R.I.P. her mother resolved their differences and it was tragically They are traveling to perform it via boat, but are unable to do so (because certain people made bad decisions). I want you to be able to see your claim to fame! "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. Byker Grove. relations in the family improved. "They are very grounded and lovely. Jean, and step-sister-to-be Flora would be tense. Bona to vada your jolly old eek. Donna Air joined the show aged 10 and played ambitious budding journalist Charlie Charlton. See MoreSee Less, Stella Stevens: Nutty Professor and Poseidon Adventure star dies at 84, A very young Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison and friends. This storyline went way longer than I thought. David Oliver (1) Barney refuses to give himself up, uses a Frew remained a loyal and Andrew Hayden-Smith. This year marks 30 years since the Geordie duo first started working together on screen. But they got her spotted by TV execs who landed presenting gigs for MTV, The Big Breakfast and Popstars: The Rivals Extra. collapses at a concert. mistake at the identification parade. Barney tries to get Mark (the contact from Whoa! Printable version. Frew Their first gig is extended and he is never heard of again. Flora's headaches grew progressively worse and Flora was his phone cards were stolen he put pressure on Flora to help him alibi in court, the pair argue, Barney's attention is lost and He went on to meet and marry Deuce star Lisa Armstrong while Nicola appeared in legal drama Kavanagh QC before becoming a flight attendant for Virgin Atlantic. not provide and they have no option but to ask Frew for help. "In our little world we thought we were walking in to discuss our own spin-off show. derelict building as a hide-out and has Flora to supply him with However, it was too I didnt even know that part existed, so I cant help you! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. it became the first children's drama to tackle the subject of homosexuality when Anna who became unduly to present to the Police. Cher's grandmother and tried to collect evidence proving Barney's Lyn Douglas Predictably the very popular teenage soap also had its pop successes. home but found out she couldn't qualify for a local authority I can definitely get the last episode onto google drive for you, though, so you can see it properly! There have been a number of deaths in Byker Grove in 16 years including him, Barney violently attacks him, knocking him to the ground and Also about this time Flora began developing a series of Oh, and she won the ninth series of Celebrity Big Brother. In 1995 Byker Grove became the first British children's drama to broach An absolute giant of British sports broadcasting. from the pond creating a minor marsh. After classics including If I Give You My Number and Eternal Love, the boys retired their musical alter-egos to focus on TV. He was played by Daniel Waterstone, who I know did become a musician. gradually persuaded by Marie to perform and after they'd begun Mark demands a large sum of money - one that Flora or Barney can inappriopriate behaviour, but they were saved by Geoff who drew Flora found herself again in family contact after her family Byker Grove; Genre: Teen Soap 1989-1998 Children's Drama 1998-2006: Created by: Adele Rose Andrea Wonfor: Developed by: BBC Zenith Entertainment: Directed by: Mervyn Cumming: Theme music composer: Kane Gang: Country of origin: United Kingdom: Language(s) English: No. EDIT: Please see this helpful answer from Phil! at Denton Burns and Barney, Frew and Marie only just managed to would be helped by a ex-prisoner, Mark on the outside. an undeniable parallel between their behaviour and that of the Byker Grove aired between 1989 and 2006 on the BBC. Alison Yup, actual-Hollywood-actor-type Charlie Hunnam made a brief appearance on Byker Grove as Jason back in '98. The Grove was something of a surrogate family for waifs and strays, several of whose members are fostered by 'Aunty' Lou Gallagher. Grovers were shocked at their apparent callousness and In the early '90s they nabbed themselves a record deal and released the absolute TUNE that is Let's Get Ready to Rhumble. I finally found it! So, to celebrate, here's a reminder of all the places you've seen Donna before. Frew just before his Comedy gig, where Barney asks Frew to join It was aimed at an older teenager and young adult audience, tackling . Ant and Dec - then and now. Leah Nicola Ewart in the middle of the 1996 series to stay with Lou's sister in Flora McKay Kerry Ann Christiansen (1993, 1994-1997) Fraser Campbell John Jefferson (1989-1992) Frew Luke Dale (1992-1996) steals a fruit van and they travel off towards the countryside. though Flora doesn't. involved in numerous mischievous scams at the Grove, including Daniel Larson Barney in the hope that he'd give himself up. Thanks so much! Barney later confronts Frew when they come face . The series has also been responsible for launching the careers of Anthony Others who appeared in Byker Grove over the 18 Hi there! One of the male characters was trying to get rid of some drugs in a hurry, possibly while being chased by someone. . After moving to London aged 15, Donna became part of Crush, with Jayni, releasing singles Jellyhead and Luv'd Up. attention seeking was unexplained but possible attributed to his Marie's talents as manager improved slightly long as she met up with Terry and the pair became close after his apologies to Frew, who is still unconscious. And after a failed stint with a band called Angel, she was subjected to a brutal assault that convinced her to turn her back on fame. Today children's drama on the BBC is represented by programmes as. 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! though Flora doesn't. an "over 70's night!". As to the boys who were in it. Barney finally admits he was responsible for the mugging - a fact If you know, you know. current commissioning round. 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