There has also been the inexplicable return of former characters. Byker is an inner city electoral ward in the city of. Byker grove aired between 1989 and 2006 on the bbc the childrens series was set in a youth club in newcastle upon tyne during its run, it tackled controversial subjects including child abuse. I am currently watching the byker grove episode titled deus ex machina and i have to say that it looks like the show is heading for an ending even stranger than crossroads. They tackled hard hitting and controversial issues including teen sex and condoms. This is a fictitious area of newcastle upon tyne, the name coming from a mixture of benwell and denton burn. Byker grove follows the lives and relationships of a group of young people who are members of a youth club. The cast and set of byker grove in 23 brilliant pictures. Byker grove is an english television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by writer adele rose and producer andrea wonfor. I have seen the odd few episodes from this series and i have to say that this is one of the oddest things ive seen. Debbie gets the cold shoulder on her return to the grove. Its charleys big chance of fame will she break the record. Watch all 20 byker grove episodes from season 15,view pictures, get episode information and more.
And in the north east even mere mention of the longrunning series has us feeling nostalgic. The show airing as part of cbbc, began airing on 8th november 1989 and after 363 programmes, endless cast and crew changes and facelifts, ended on 10th december 2006. With some very famous faces coming from the show, its no surprise that it has a special place in many viewers hearts. Byker grove is a british television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by writer adele rose and producer andrea wonfor. Byker grove is set in newcastle, england in a youth group centre called the grove.
Ant and dec reveal the brutal way they were axed from byker grove. Stay in touch with byker grove next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Jamie and robert suspect rishi will some how bring the downfall of byker grove and make it their mission to find out, akilli on the other hand suspects something far darker. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Byker is well known as the setting of the former bbc tv series byker grove and although set.
Duncan ford, 16, was seen falling from wearmouth bridge, in sunderland, on thursday. The population of the ward is 11,339, increasing to 12,206 at the 2011 census, which is 4. It is in the east of the city, south of the heaton area and north of st peters. See more ideas about childhood memories, childhood and kids tv. The long running television series of the grange hill comprehensive school, and the. Season 6, episode 15 of the series byker grove duncan, who is still around, gets himself entered into a competition when dale doesnt show up by ma. The show airing as part of cbbc, began airing on 8th november 1989 and after 363 programmes, endless cast and.
Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of virgin emi. Filming for denwell burn youth club for series 15 was filmed at raby street youth club, in the buildings next to byker primary school. Others who appeared in byker grove over the 18 series include denise welch who played lisa, donnas step mother in series one, and roger lloyd pack who appeared as beckett in series two. Jan 28, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Parts of the grove are disappearing and they have to come up with a believable ending. Byker grove actress kerryann christiansen, who plays flora in the popular drama series, on a bed in newcastles royal victoria infirmary during the filming of an episode 29997 19 of 22. Byker grove is set in newcastle, england which allows it to be both set in the city and country. Jun 11, 2015 byker grove aired between 1989 and 2006 on the bbc the childrens series was set in a youth club in newcastle upon tyne during its run, it tackled controversial subjects including child abuse. The series ran for 17 years, 18 series and 344 episodes. Byker grove is a british television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by adele rose. Byker grove followed the kids at a youth club in the byker area of newcastle. Brekkie 34,584 posts since 4 jan 2003 recently warned 10 december 2006 5. Past well known actors who got their start on the show include.
It was aimed at an older teenager and young adult audience, tackling serious and. Aired in 2003, complete, one of the more emotional touching of series yet still good. Regina feels guilty about the accident and stumpy attempts to do all the food for the party. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Bbc press office byker grove to close its doors after 17. Byker grove came to an end after 18 series in 2006.
The first episode of childrens drama serial byker grove was shown on 8 november 1989. In series 16 2004, a different youth club, jesmond grange pejoratively referred to by the grovers as jezzie grange, became a new rival to the grove. Welcome to the channel, here you can watch byker grove from series to series 17 the more modern latter years of the series. Filming for the final episode completed in newcastle on thursday, 24 august 2006. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Kelly played by louise towers is a character who appears in the cbbc television series byker grove. Byker is an inner city electoral ward in the city of newcastle upon tyne in tyne and wear, england. Bbc press office byker grove to close its doors after. What is the television series byker grove about answers.
A 20part childrens drama series set in a youth club. A teenage actor from the bbc childrens programme byker grove has been found dead at the foot of a bridge. Byker grove actress kerryann christiansen, who plays flora in the popular drama series, on bed in newcastles royal victoria infirmary during the. The character appeared on the show from 198991 3 series they attended the byker grove youth club in the byker district of newcastle upon tyne, england. Episodes written by matthew graham a zenith north production for bbctv for cast see friday at 5. Oct 20, 2014 byker grove actress kerryann christiansen, who plays flora in the popular drama series, on a bed in newcastles royal victoria infirmary during the filming of an episode 29997 19 of 22. Byker grove follows the lives and relationships of a group of young people who are members of. Byker grove bbc one london 6 september 1991 bbc genome. The grove is the place to be for teenagers trying to make it through life and dealing with their problems. 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.