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Grange Hill

TV Show 1978 6.7 /10
Created by Phil Redmond

Grange Hill drops you into the day-to-day life of a comprehensive school, watching pupils and staff as they deal with classwork, friendships, rivalries and the pressures that come with growing up. Scenes range from the classroom to the playground to staffrooms, and the viewpoint shifts between... Read more

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About Grange Hill

Grange Hill drops you into the day-to-day life of a comprehensive school, watching pupils and staff as they deal with classwork, friendships, rivalries and the pressures that come with growing up. Scenes range from the classroom to the playground to staffrooms, and the viewpoint shifts between troubled students, ambitious learners and teachers trying to keep order. The tone is intentionally grounded, with storylines that show ordinary moments alongside tougher issues affecting young people, while avoiding tidy resolutions. It’s less about plot twists and more about how a school community changes over weeks and years, and how small events can have lasting effects on everyone involved.

Created by Phil Redmond and first released in 1978, the series set out a new model for children’s drama on television and introduced many young actors to viewers over its run.

Across decades the programme received industry recognition, with nominations and wins from British television organizations for aspects like writing and ensemble performance. Its longevity and consistency earned respect within TV circles as a training ground for talent and a fixture of children’s programming.

Grange Hill had a noticeable cultural footprint in the UK, becoming part of public conversation about schooling and youth. It brought subjects into living rooms that weren't commonly shown in kids’ TV at the time, and its realistic approach influenced later school-based series and brought greater attention to educational and social debates.

Audience scores sit around 6.7 out of 10 from a small sample of voters, reflecting mixed but generally positive views. Critics and viewers often praise the show’s realism and willingness to engage with social themes like authority, peer pressure, class and identity, while noting that quality and focus shifted over a long run. For many, the series feels like an authentic, sometimes uncomfortable look at growing up inside an institution designed to educate and regulate young people.

Details

Release Date
February 08, 1978
User Ratings
25 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
31
Episodes
602
Genres
Drama

Cast

Kim Hartman

Kim Hartman

Mrs. Rawlinson

Georgia May Foote

Georgia May Foote

Alison Simmons

Lucien Laviscount

Lucien Laviscount

Jake Briggs

Jack McMullen

Jack McMullen

Tigger Johnson

Kirsten Cassidy

Kirsten Cassidy

Tanya Young

Josh Brown

Josh Brown

Alex Pickering

L

Lucas Lindo

Abel Benson

C

Chris Perry-Metcalf

Togger Johnson

H

Holly Mann

Sammy Lee

A

Alex Sheldon

Ed Booth

Created by: Phil Redmond

Seasons (31 seasons, 602 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

9 episodes - 1978

Season 2

Season 2

18 episodes - 1979

Season 3

Season 3

16 episodes - 1980

Season 4

Season 4

19 episodes - 1980

Season 5

Season 5

18 episodes - 1982

Season 6

Season 6

18 episodes - 1983

Season 7

Season 7

18 episodes - 1984

Season 8

Season 8

19 episodes - 1985

Season 9

Season 9

24 episodes - 1986

Season 10

Season 10

24 episodes - 1987

Season 11

Season 11

21 episodes - 1988

Season 12

Season 12

20 episodes - 1989

S13

Season 13

20 episodes - 1990

S14

Season 14

20 episodes - 1991

S15

Season 15

20 episodes - 1992

S16

Season 16

20 episodes - 1993

S17

Season 17

20 episodes - 1994

S18

Season 18

20 episodes - 1995

S19

Season 19

20 episodes - 1996

S20

Season 20

20 episodes - 1997

S21

Season 21

20 episodes - 1998

S22

Season 22

20 episodes - 1999

S23

Season 23

20 episodes - 2000

S24

Season 24

20 episodes - 2001

S25

Season 25

18 episodes - 2002

S26

Season 26

20 episodes - 2003

S27

Season 27

20 episodes - 2004

S28

Season 28

20 episodes - 2005

S29

Season 29

20 episodes - 2005

S30

Season 30

20 episodes - 2007

S31

Season 31

20 episodes - 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Grange Hill is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

Grange Hill has 31 seasons with a total of 602 episodes.

With a rating of 6.7/10 from 25 viewers, Grange Hill is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

Grange Hill drops you into the day-to-day life of a comprehensive school, watching pupils and staff as they deal with classwork, friendships, rivalries and the pressures that come with growing up. Scenes range from the classroom to the playground to staffrooms, and the viewpoint shifts between tr...

Grange Hill stars Kim Hartman, Georgia May Foote, Lucien Laviscount, Jack McMullen, and Kirsten Cassidy.

Grange Hill was created by Phil Redmond.

Grange Hill was released on February 08, 1978.

Grange Hill is a Drama series.

Grange Hill ran for 31 seasons and comprises 602 episodes. The series began in 1978 and spans a long run of school-based storylines.

Kim Hartman plays Mrs. Rawlinson, a character in the series. She's listed among the show's top cast.

Jack McMullen plays Tigger Johnson, and Kirsten Cassidy plays Tanya Young. Both actors are credited in the show's top cast.

Grange Hill is a children's drama aimed primarily at school-age viewers and teenagers, since it follows pupils and teachers at a comprehensive school. It often tackled real-life issues, so some episodes may be more suitable for older children and teens.