In 1987, MacDonald was part of a Grange Hill team that had a hit record, Just Say No, raising money for drug rehab centres. It's been over 40 years since the bell first rang at Grange Hill, so get ready for a reunion and take a look at what some of the more iconic characters are up to now. Written by Al Gorgoni and George McMahon, it was released as a 7-inch single in April 1986 by the cast of the . D. producer Music Department Alan Hawkshaw . "I was leaving Grange Hill . School drama Grange Hill, set at a north-London comprehensive, first aired 40 years ago this month. Where original EastEnders cast are now - tragic deaths, drugs and sex scandal shame. 8) In 1987, a game for the Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC was designed called 'Grange Hill'. and also made appearances on Soccer AM and Celebrity Juice. The leader of the school's 'Terrorhawks' gang, Imelda lasted two years before she was expelled. A look at behind the scenes at grange hill from 1987 focusing on series 11 also featuring interviews with cast & Crew. cast, introduction . The phrase "Just say no" was used in the 1980s on both sides of the Atlantic as a slogan to discourage the young from using or experimenting with drugs. covering every episode (currently mid way through 1987) so I won't get to these ones for a . . The cast of Grange Hill reunited on This Morning on Wednesday to reminisce about the classic children's TV show, which ran from 1978 to 2008. The Grange Hill cast with the music video for their 1986 anti-drugs campaign song 'Just Say No'. But Grange Hill's prize for special attendance goes to actor Kelly George. . it was necessary for some Grange Hill actors to change their professional names to avoid confusion with existing artists with the same name. But if you remember BBC kids' show Grange Hill, you may feel a bit, well, over the hill to learn it was 40 years ago this week that the fictional London comp threw open its doors in 1978 . Imelda Davis is expelled (S10, 1987) Imelda Davis . . Erkan Mustafa played Roland in Grange Hill from 1982 to 1987. Grange Hill. Apologies for the audio quality at the beginning, but I have. He left the show in 1987, a year after the Just Say No mania, to concentrate on his career in the ring. Lee MacDonald then and now. Grange Hill is a British children's television drama series, originally produced by the BBC and portraying life in a typical comprehensive school.The show began its run on 8 February 1978 on BBC1, and was one of the longest-running programmes on British television when it ended on 15 September 2008 after 31 series. Speaking to the Mirror, Erkan said: "I was . Alison played Fay Lucas in Grange Hill from 1982 through to 1987. Expand. It was created by Phil Redmond, who is also responsible for the Channel 4 . English français. who starred in the show from 1982 until 1987, said: "I was just a . 1952 - Kim Hartman ( Hilda Rawlinson) 1956 - Doreen Ingleton ( Mrs Braithwaite) 1989 - Chris Perry-Metcalf ( Togger Johnson. . Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald has been cast in EastEnders more than 30 years after he played troubled schoolboy Zammo in the children's TV series. rising to deputy head before leaving in 1987 to run a leisure centre. Ahead of the film release, let's take a look back at the original Grange Hill cast and where they are now. david shaun wainwright. assistant floor manager (uncredited) producer Additional Crew Julian Scott . After leaving the show, she appeared in CivvyStreet - a spin-off of EastEnders . Presented by Lee McDonald. MacDonald left the show in 1987 and claims his subsequent career was hampered by his image as an addict. He appeared in Grange Hill from 1982 until 1987, and had a number of cameo roles in TV programmes including The Bill and Birds . Zammo was the cheeky one around the school. A Grange Hill history lesson: the school drama's most important moments . 1982-1987 Roland Browning Erkan Mustafa: 5-10 1982-1987 . composer: theme music Additional Crew Julian Scott . Grange Hill (TV Series) Episode #10.24 (1987) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by John Smith Writing Credits (in alphabetical order) Cast Produced by Ronald Smedley . Lee appeared in Grange Hill from 1982 -1987, and now owns a locksmiths shop in Wallington, Surrey. Read More . The game's protagonist was Luke 'Gonch' Gardener with Paul 'Hollo' Holloway as an . Lee MacDonald then and now. Danny Kendall and Ant Jones Danny Kendall and Freddie Mainwaring Laura Reagan and Julia Glover Laura Reagan and Louise Webb Julia Glover and Louise Webb Relationships Lee MacDonald - Samual 'Zammo' McGuire. Emmerdale heartthrob Danny Miller appeared in Grange Hill in 2007, playing Kyle Brown, his first major television role. Imelda Davis ( Series 8 - Series 10) Georgina Hayes ( Series 9 - Series 13) Ziggy Greaves ( Series 9 - Series 12) Danny Kendall ( Series 9 - Series 12) Natasha ( Series 8 - Series 10) Ted Fisk ( Series 11 - Series 15) Mauler McCaul ( Series 11 - Series 13) Fiona Wilson ( Series 11 - Series 12) Mandy Freemont ( Series 12) Mike Bentley ( Series 13) Grange Hill (TV Series) Episode #10.22 (1987) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by John Smith Writing Credits (in alphabetical order) Cast Produced by Ronald Smedley . . Cast & Crew Grange Hill is a British television children's drama series originally made by the BBC and portraying life in a typical secondary school. @AmberHodgkiss -Eleanor Smith. But she was a nice natured girl. Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald has been cast in EastEnders more than 30 years after he played troubled schoolboy Zammo in the children's TV series. The Grange Hill actor Lee MacDonald has been cast in EastEnders, . Cast and characters See also: List of Grange Hill characters Pupils Lee MacDonald as Zammo McGuire Erkan Mustafa as Roland Browning Alison Bettles as Fay Lucas Lisa York as Julie Marchant Melissa Wilks as Jackie Wright Tim Polley as Banksy Banks Amma Asante as Cheryl Webb Jonathan Lambeth as Danny Kendall Campaigner Michael Long wants to resurrect the anti drug message. Lee MacDonald - Samual 'Zammo' McGuire. See What The Cast Of Grange Hill Look Like In 2019 9) Justine Dean played by Rachel Victoria Roberts. Mulleted psychopath Imelda, played by Fleur Taylor, was Grange Hill's number one antagonist between 1985 and 1987. Grange Hill cast - (L-R) Lee Macdonald, Gwyneth Powell, Erkan Mustapha, Karen Ford and Terry Sue Patt . Grange Hill was gritty, realistic, and wonderfully . He is fondly remembered as Zammo's close friend who was badly bullied for his appearance. Justine started life at Grange Hill as a rebellious pupil, turning up to school in a pink shirt, or with her hair full of ribbons! M acDonald rose to fame in the 1980s playing . MacDonald rose to fame in the 1980s playing the . @Alison_bettles - Faye Lucas. Grange Hill had been a constant, twenty episodes for every year of my time at school. He compèred a Grange Hill cast reunion in a nightclub in Leicester Square more than a . Erkan Mustafa played Roland in Grange Hill from 1982 to 1987. John Holmes John Alford's angel-faced character Robbie enrolled at Grange Hill from 1985 to 1990. Paula Ann Bland 1987 actress Grange Hill GRANGE HILL. They toured the US and played to 80,000 people at the Yankee Stadium. Presented by Lee McDonald. He is fondly remembered as Zammo's close friend who was badly bullied for his appearance. Lee played Sammy 'Zammo' Maguirie on gritty BBC series Grange Hill from 1982 to 1987. Alison Bettles, now 51, played Fay Lucas from 1982 to 1987 in six series of the show. Actor Michael Cronin reprised the role of Mr Baxter in the late 90s for the ITV sitcom The Grimleys. . It was the universal Grange Hill experience, shared by one and all. 2 /14. As Todd Carty told the Daily Mirror in 2007, 'Before Grange Hill, kids' TV dramas had all been jolly hockey sticks and Billy Bunter.'. was part of Grange Hill's original female cast however ended up leaving the school after just one series. The star is now best known for playing Aaron Livesy in . When I got to university, there were other GH fans, some much better at literary criticism, and we'd swap thoughts of the current plots. Presented by Lee McDonald. VM: Grange Hill is a bit of an institution, it was so ground breaking at its time, that it changed modern children's tv for ever, there were so many other shows that were clearly influenced by Grange Hill. Original Release Lee, 47, played Zammo for five years, and later attempted to become a boxer. and the cast expanded on the anti-drug message with a hit single, . His character became addicted to heroin — and led the cast to a top ten hit with anti-drugs charity single . Lee was just 12-years-old when he started playing the role of Zammo - staying in the show from 1982 until 1987 . Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald has been cast in EastEnders more than 30 years after he played troubled schoolboy Zammo in the children's TV series. She was one of the shows longest running and most popular characters. He had a solid acting career in London's Burning after Grange Hill and a stint as a pop . Zammo McGuire and Roland Browning Zammo McGuire and Fay Lucas Zammo McGuire and Jimmy Flynn 11th. 1 /14. A look at behind the scenes at grange hill from 1987 focusing on series 11 also featuring interviews with cast & Crew. Speaking to the Mirror, Erkan said: "I was . Alison Bettles, now 48, played Fay Lucas from 1982 to 1987 in six series of the show. Lee, 34, said: 'People think that if you . D david shaun wainwright 214 followers More information Grange Hill Behind the Scenes (1987) He went on to be deputy head at Grange Hill before leaving in 1987 to run a leisure centre. The cast of Grange Hill during shooting of the 'Just Say No' music video back in 1986. Erkan was the host of a Grange Hill cast reunion at a nightclub in Leicester Square back in 2009, but has gone on to appear on shows such as Celebrity Juice, Pointless Celebrities and Soccer AM. The actor is due to join the EastEnders cast. @AmmaAsante - Cheryl Webb. Lee MacDonald - Zammo. He became the centre of one of Grange Hill's most famous storylines when he became a heroin addict in 1986. . Staying in the show from 1982 until 1987, the teenager then pursued a career as a professional boxer. Kev?" adverts for the AA. And then from 1997 to 2002, he played a cafe proprietor dispensing snacks and useful advice, and employing several pupils part-time. Aerial view south west of Grange . Here is the list of the ones that we know of and the character they played: @adamsopp - Darren Clarke. Lee MacDonald, who played Zammo, Ricky Simmonds, who . Zammo,Rollie and the rest of the 1986 Grange Hill cast have reunited for a TV show tonight - 19 years after they became the biggest child stars in the UK with their anti-drugs hit song Just Say No. A look at behind the scenes at grange hill from 1987 focusing on series 11 also featuring interviews with cast & Crew. Many Grange Hill cast members are now on twitter. Grange Hill cast - (L-R) Lee Macdonald, Gwyneth Powell, Erkan Mustapha, Karen Ford and Terry Sue Patt ( Image: BPM) Christopher "Stewpot" Stewart Remember the "Bev? Grange Hill Cast Members on Twitter. Read More . The head of a homeless charity in Reading is hoping to reunite the cast of BBC series Grange Hill in a publicity stunt to warn children about the dangers of drugs. Since starring in the children's programme, he has had a number of cameo roles in TV programmes including The Bill, Birds Of A Feather . He is fondly remembered as Zammo's close friend who was badly bullied for his appearance. After Grange Hill he starred in Lenny Henry's 90s sitcom Chef! . Sarah Wilks Jackie Wright Kevin Baylon Banksy Banks Julian Fairbrother Emma Stebson Cheryl Webb Interactions Friendships These pupils formed a friendship during their time at Grange Hill with someone in their year or another year. MacDonald appeared in Grange Hill from 1982 until 1987. 1988 - 1994. Grange Hill is a British children's soap opera television series originally made by the BBC and portraying life in a typical secondary school. These pupils formed a friendship during their time at Grange Hill with someone in their year or another year. In 1987, you couldn't get enough of BBC TV series Grange Hill. It was probably inevitable that someone would come up with a song of that title. Credit: BBC . . Erkan Mustafa played Roland in Grange Hill from 1982 to 1987. He became the centre of one of Grange Hill's most famous storylines when he became a heroin addict in 1986. Zammo was the cheeky one around the school. When the licensed video game arrived for the Commodore 64 and . Since starring in the children's programme, he has had a number of cameo roles in TV programmes including The Bill, Birds Of A Feather and A . MacDonald appeared in Grange Hill from 1982 until 1987. As an ex cast member it is a privilege to have taken part and perhaps that is why we all get on now too because we shared that very . Erkan Mustafa played Roland in Grange Hill from 1982 to 1987. He first appeared in 1987 as a pupil from rival school St Joseph's. He later returned as Grange Hill pupil Ray Haynes, from 1991 to 1993. The show began its run on 8 February 1978 on BBC1, and was one of the longest-running programmes on British television when it ended its run on 15 September 2008. Attractions included; guest appearances by the cast of the television programme Grange Hill, a bouncy castle, donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, Pierre the Clown, children's races, blindfold stunt driving and golf and six-a-side football tournaments. He is fondly remembered as Zammo's close friend who was badly bullied for his appearance. Rob bie Wright. assistant floor manager (uncredited) See also Now Femail reveals the surprisingly down-to-earth path many of its stars have taken since. Taylor was in 2018, according to Grange Hill Gold, a successful estate agent. @BenFreeman20 - Chris Longworth. But he will be back on screens tonight in EastEnders, playing the guest role of Terry, a bus driver who has pipped Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter to the post in a radio competition to win tickets for a Spice Girls gig. Grange Hill (TV Series 1978-2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Many of the original cast members from the first 2 series are credited as characters in 1982 yet appeared in many cases in only one scene . Lee, 47, played Zammo for five years, and later attempted to become a boxer.