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
The start of a new term brings new faces, a new headmaster and new problems, especially for Benny who is suspected of stealing.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Jumoke Debayo, Anthony Dawes, Al Matthews, Philomena McDonagh, Christopher Ellison, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 2
Benny's friends are convinced that he's been stealing from them and refuse to have him in the football team.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Jumoke Debayo, Al Matthews, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 3
Justin thinks he has found a champion in Andrew, but making friends can be hard work.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Helen Bourne, Alexandros Mylonas, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 4
Trisha reluctantly agrees to call for the unpunctual Simon on her way to school, but this leads to more complications than she'd bargained for.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Mark Farmer
Episode 5
As Penny prepares for her first School Council meeting she discovers that an official position has its problems.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Richard Beaumont, Hilary Crane, Mark Farmer, Philomena McDonagh, Andrew Bowen, Sean Chapman, David McKail, Sara Sugarman
Episode 6
Simon is in trouble with Mr Baxter. By the end of the day he's in much worse trouble, all because of Tucker and the Tremblers.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil Redmond
Episode 7
Simon is in big trouble, but things can't get any worse - can they ?
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Philomena McDonagh
Episode 8
Despite a warning from the police about a child molester in the area, Cathy takes a short cut home.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Michael Jenkinson
Episode 9
Cathy is disturbed by the sudden arrival of her father, and she falls out with Trisha. All might be well, but for Madelin's interference.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Richard Beaumont, Mark Farmer, Philomena McDonagh, Sara Sugarman, Nigel Rathbone, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 10
Trisha won't speak to Cathy, so when the teachers go on strike, it is with Madelin that Cathy visits the shopping precinct. There, they are soon both in serious trouble.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Mark Farmer, Gaynor Ward
Episode 11
The Students Action Group start picketing sports activities to further their campaign for the abolition of school uniform, but they reckon without Mr Baxter.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Richard Beaumont, Andrew Bowen, Sara Sugarman, Jill Dixon, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 12
Cathy makes it up with Trisha, but they are soon in trouble when Jessica Samuels organises another protest over the school uniform.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Richard Beaumont, Stella Haime, Jill Dixon, Andrew Bowen
Episode 13
As the opening night of the school play approaches, Andrew seems to be sickening for something.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Philomena McDonagh, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 14
After the school play, all is returning to normal at Grange Hill, but Tucker is late. This might mean trouble...
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Robert Lee, Roger Ostime
Episode 15
A weekend field trip in the country should have been quiet and peaceful, but Doyle and his friends are soon in trouble.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Jill Dixon, Tim Barlow, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 16
Penny and Susi are lost in the forest and a large-scale search is mounted.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Jill Dixon, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 17
Susi's parents threaten to take her away from Grange Hill if she doesn't do well in the exams.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Stella Haime, Gillian Brown, Antony Carrick, Cleo Sylvestre, Bill Treacher, Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode 18
Exams are over, term is ending quietly until Brookdale issues a challenge to Grange Hill.
Directed by Colin CantWritten by Phil RedmondGuest stars Robert Craig-Morgan
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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