TV series
Britain’s most famous comprehensive school
Children's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Grange Hill premiered February 8, 1978. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Children's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school.
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Episode 1
It's the first day at a new school for the members of Form 1 Alpha. Benny is too early, Justin is lonely, Judy is scared, Trisha hates the uniform, but Tucker reckons he's got it all sewn up.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Hilary Crane, Abigail Hamilton, Steve Ismay, James Jebbia, Shane Richie, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 2
Benny's only ambition is to play in the school football team, but he discovers that talent isn't all you need to qualify.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Perry Benson, Brenda Cavendish, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 3
Judy hasn't found it easy to make friends at Grange Hill, so when she finds herself threatened by the school bullies she is very much on her own.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Tilly Vosburgh, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 4
The swimming pool is the centre of activity in today's episode. Tucker sees a new opportunity to torment Justin, but this time Justin strikes back.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Graham Ashley, Christopher Coll, Christopher Hall, Donald Waugh, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 5
Trisha volunteers to help in the Biology Lab. but discovers this creates problems she hadn't counted on.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Jean Boht
Episode 6
Tucker and Benny want to prove their daring by exploring a deserted warehouse during the lunch hour, but what starts out as a bit of fun turns into something much more serious.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Jumoke Debayo, Pat Gorman, Denys Hawthorne, Stella Haime, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 7
Ann has a good chance of being elected to the school council, but she reckons without the rather unorthodox tactics adopted by Micky Doyle, a newcomer to Form 1 Alpha.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Christopher Coll, Clive Gehle
Episode 8
A valuable antique pistol is stolen and suspicion falls on Form 1 Alpha. The headmaster threatens to call in the police and cancel the School Festival unless it is returned.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil Redmond
Episode 9
Benny and Trisha are not normally the best of friends, but they find themselves together in unusual surroundings.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Derek Anders, Robert Collins, Simon Henderson, Carole Nimmons
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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