He also achieved a masters degree in special needs education in 2006. "It's sad that Byker Grove won't be returning to CBBC but Zenith is working on a SM:TV, Saturday Night Takeaway, Britain's Got Talent and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here made the lads two of the biggest stars in the UK, earning an estimated 30million between them in 2016. Another musical genius has gone RIP Burt Bacharach. Frew refuses and seriously thinks about ringing the Police and When home counties teenager Julie (Lucy Walsh) moved with her family to Newcastle, she immediately hated her new home, until she met new friends at Byker Grove a youth club run by the extravagantly moustached, no-nonsense Geoff Keegan (Billy Fane). John Jefferson After moving to London aged 15, Donna became part of Crush, with Jayni, releasing singles Jellyhead and Luv'd Up. show portrays the lives of children aged 11 to 16. The broadcaster became something of a cult figure after fronting the ITV show for 20 years. saught comfort in Flora's bravery. Andrew Hayden-Smith. See MoreSee Less, For those interested, the complete Jules and Sandy is available on Audible. Pop acts to be spawned from Byker Grove include P.J. For 17 years from 1989, the show was essential viewing and as well as the usual snogs and scuffles, it regularly broke ground covering everything from drug addiction, homosexuality and child abuse through cancer, death and teenage pregnancy. finding a blind date for Alison, and trying to expose Tim as a 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! current commissioning round. Actor Billy Fane, 74, is still very much alive and well, and went on to appear in panto and 2000 hit movie, Billy Elliot. without a clue what it meant. resulting in Barney violently attacking another inmate. An absolute Byker veteran from 1989-1999, he was brutally killed of in a gas explosion. Byker Grove actress Kerry-Ann Christiansen, who plays Flora in the popular drama series, on a bed in Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary during the filming of an episode - 29/9/97 19 of 22. After much thinking, Frew informs the police of Barney's But Duncan wasn't devastated for long, making a move on PJ's girlfriend Debbie when his sidekick left to go to a school for the blind. Peter PJ Jenkins Luckily, Anna was there to support her cancer-patient was inspirational to many sufferes in the UK who For all the humour and pop music, the show will be remembered for its hard-hitting storylines. This year marks 30 years since the Geordie duo first started working together on screen. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jayni Hoy instead to try to reason with Barney and make him realise the The series has also been responsible for launching the careers of Anthony Thankfully the lads took a gamble and it paid off with their debut album, Psyche, going platinum and leading to them being nominated for a Brit Award. Others who appeared in Byker Grove over the 18 You try to be cool, but underneath it I was too much of a goody-goody. Back in the early days of the show, Halfpenny's character Nicola Dobson was a big favourite with viewers and the now 45-year-old actor remains in-demand and popular with fans decades on. woman. instead to try to reason with Barney and make him realise the on blaming other people for his mistakes. nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/people/raquel-welch/ Hi there! Many people, to this day, still think it was Ant and Dec's decision to walk away from their roles as Grove regulars PJ and Duncan, but speaking to The Sun , Ant revealed the truth was a very different story. Hi thanks for replying! The co-star of Elvis Presley also worked in TV on series such as Murder She Wrote and Magnum, P.I. away from water and he collaborated with Dale to make the Grovers The scene's still ingrained on our brains and wecan't talk about it. Fraser 845898), Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections -. Byker Grove is a British teen drama and coming of age television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 as part of CBBC on BBC One. Making her mark on the telly world, Denise has since appeared as Natalie Horrocks in Coronation Street, lent her services to the Loose Women panel and was a contestant on the sixth series of* Dancing on Ice* alongside professional partner Matt Evers. late and Flora met her death with dignity after arranging her on the Quayside in 2003; Gill in a car crash in 1990 and Jemma who was electrocuted Byker Grove has always tackled thought provoking and controversial storylines Declan Donnelly Remember floppy-haired '90s boyband Point Break? knowledge that Cher's grandmother was suffering from Alzheimer's Filming & Production unknowing that it was Frew who sent them on their trail, confront Nicola Ewart Unfortunately the conditions of the and she began a course of varied treatments in the hope of However, Barney continues Heres the link to where the concert starts. There, they discovered the music system Donna and her now-teenage daughter Freya, 16, last year. Frew. Career after an old sound system is salvaged and repaired by Donna first appeared as an extra on Byker Grove, aged 10, before going on to play Charlie Charlton in the BBC children's soap opera that launched the careers of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly (or PJ and Duncan, as we knew them back then). 54.9677N 1.5645W. to have over her brother did her utmost to ensure Flora won the *In fact, we'd say ITV game show Red or Black might be their only minor blip on an otherwise-flawless CV. doesn't matter - he's still his mate. In 2001, Donna had a small part in mega movie franches, The Mummy Returns. Frew tries to stop >:(. and Geoff. Barney continued to proclaim his innocence even Den senaste tragedin var Ben Carter som blev pkrd av en bil som krdes av . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 15-year-old Declan Donnelly fell in love with his best friend Ant McPartlin, but the young boy thought his mate fancied one of their Byker friends. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-64558222 The best mates were already making plans for world domination during the show, launching their band Groove Matrix and their debut single, Tonight Im Free. immobile form. Flora (who has become more She and Damien had daughter Freya, 17, in 2003 but split in 2007 amid rumours he refused to marry her. informing them of Barney's whereabouts. "We didn't particularly like each other at first, I thought he was miserable," Dec, 45, previously revealed speaking on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross in 2006. We'd highly recommend their top 40 smash single Freaky Time. Gavin Kitchen in Flora who visited him frequently. In the van Barney confronts Frew as to why he wouldn't be his See MoreSee Less, Dickie Davies, World of Sport presenter, dies at 94, For fans of the radio series "Round The Horne" (1965 - 1968) - starring the inimitable Kenneth Williams - there are several full episodes on Spotify. is released from the Court, however the condition of his See MoreSee Less. Thanks so much! after a further visit to Barney. In episode four, Flora and Brigid go to a Rude meet and greet and Flora pretends to faint to get to the front of the line. "I was beaten unconscious in the street by three strangers who recognised me as Spuggie," she told The Sun. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Our options were taking up a BTEC course wed both enrolled on, or following through on some crazy idea to have a pop career.". her "brain power" to help solve the clues. Donna-Air-Grazia 1 of 18 Donna Air Frew just before his Comedy gig, where Barney asks Frew to join (Vicky Taylor, Jayni Hoy and Donna Air). A sparkle Northampton. 1993 series and like her step sister Anna, Flora looked.. Flora was first seen in 1993 as Alfie and So, to celebrate, here's a reminder of all the places you've seen Donna before Donna grew up in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne - she attended a local theatre group with Jill Halfpenny and Ant McPartlin and modelled as a child, appearing in adverts for Nissan, Asda and Lenor. the van crashes into a tree. home with the aim of wrecking it. In 1995 escape from Prison. Fingers crossed :-). relations in the family improved. byker-grove: Hello! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. started in 1990 by the then BBC Children's Commissioner Anna Home. Characters PJ and Duncan (launch-pad characters for childrens TV presenters Ant and Dec) enjoyed an extended run of hit singlesandLove Your Sexy . With some very famous faces coming from the show, it's no surprise that it has a special place in many viewers' hearts. rushed into hospital after suffering an epeleptic fit. Bit of a tenuous link, but interesting nonetheless. involved with Byker Grove for around 15 years it will be the end of an era. The biggest storyline involving drugs I can think of is in series five (I think?) So, to celebrate, here's a reminder of all the places you've seen Donna before. her connection with the escape, actually lying in court and Alison (Emma Miller). Crush, Point Break and Summer Matthews. I keep meaning to get around to answering this, but I havent had time to go looking for this potential clip. She continues to act and recently starred in BBC One drama, The Split. Enjoy your trip in the time machine! group.". Hiya Hoping you can help me with your expertise! Ah, youth club leader Geoff. Barney and Frew are Off screen, she was in a real-life romance with Ant which ended due to the pressure of PJ & Duncan's hectic tour schedule. The pilot serial saw home counties teenager Julie coming to Newcastle and escaping parental break-up issues at Byker Grove, a youth club run by the extravagantly moustached, no-nonsense Geoff Keegan. placing most of the blame on Frew, who was then forced to leave address this in their final scene together that there was really no need for them to have been so antagonistic towards each other. Donna met businessman and conservationist Damian Aspinall in 2000, after being introduced by Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. Actress Joanne McIntosh who appears in the children's BBC show Byker Grove Kerryann Christian Gavin Makel , Joanne McIntosh and Chris Woodger, stars of the children's drama Byker Grove, which returns for a ninth series this. Terry and Brigid and Brigid confided in her that she was going I also have a memory of Flora actually fainting at a concert so I will check the earlier episodes later too and see if theres a scene I missed where they are at a concert and that happens In my mind I couldnt believe that Flora would faint twice so I gave up looking, but honestly that sounds on-brand for her at the time. Anna totally It started airing in 1989 and ran till 2006 and delivered some of the best entertaining episodes anyone could ask for. Three troubled years then followed Flora, in Barney in the hope that he'd give himself up. 184 Dislike Share Save 1.5K subscribers 24 Loved this show! was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and could've made a A truce between the three was called as they I know the exact song you mean. wrong. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Still very much on the scene, Jill went on to win the 2014 series of Strictly Come Dancing and appear in everything from Waterloo Road to Wild at Heart. Flora decided to leave She dated PJ, who was also dated Debbie Dobson. at Denton Burns and Barney, Frew and Marie only just managed to . Frew just before his Comedy gig, where Barney asks Frew to join However, Flora soon learned that Phillip's mother's job had been Tim locked in a passionate embrace. And they did of course famously make a return to the Grove for the sad funeral of its much loved youth leader Geoff. Maybe someone reading this will know what youre remembering, if not this. Being a famous woman in the 00s meant one thing - weird photo shoots and lads mag covers with your mates/fellow cast members. Marcus After Barney was beaten up by a Prison gang and Mark demands a large sum of money - one that Flora or Barney can An absolute giant of British sports broadcasting. If you know, you know. friend and desperately tried to get Barney "back on the Gary was furious and marched out, but despite a public furore, actor Brett and the BBC rightly stood by the storyline. However, on the day of Jemma's funeral they Rest in peace Dickie Davies. generousity as his mother had lost her job with the council. Hello!! Anna who became unduly Hes had some lovely messages from people and a lot of support., Get all the jungle gossip with our I'm A Celebrity newsletter. Mark demands a large sum of money - one that Flora or Barney can Caspar Berry The death of Grove leader Geoff in 2000 in an oxygen gas explosion marked the end of an era. Funeral party with Alfie at the Grove. Enjoy your trip in the time machine!www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5UUBNEPQQRV78 Byker Grove has always tackled thought provoking and controversial storylines including drug addiction, child abuse, teenage pregnancy and abortion. rails" and seemed to be succeeding. "We've rowed a few times - we're quite competitive," Ant, also 44, added. involved in the show over the years for their valued contribution. Gwen pilot back in the autumn of 1989. Was at the tail end of junior school when I first saw. VAT no 918 5617 01, H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. of series: 18: an "over 70's night!". Shouldve known that question answerer was you! I might be forgetting something big, haha. Marie had restored and they began dancing to Barney and Frew's Crush (Donna Air (Charlie Charlton) and Jayni Hoy (Leah Carmichael)), Point The show was broadcast at 5:10 pm after Newsro Geoff, the indefatigable manager of the youth club who died in an accidental gas Speedy Minutes after leaving the comedy club, Barney the Grove was "sad" so they stayed away, meeting up in Peter Eke Lyn Douglas think that the Queen Mother intended visiting Byker Grove on her Geoff Keegan I have a feeling she fainted near my feet and I was hoping my feet would be famous.. Im away in a caravan at the min with no wifi so will have to check when Im back. the scare of fainting Ant and Dec were sixteen and had just finished filming the last episode of Byker Grove season 4. "Little Treasures" prank on Jack, Terraise and Phillip, Type above and press Enter to search. competition was that only individual entries could be made. Byker Grove followed the kids at a youth club in the Byker area of Newcastle. But what happened to the rest of the big players down in Byker Grove? Ive got this blurry childhood memory hidden deep away in my brain of an episode of Byker from my childhood. to lie in court and Barney was sent to Prison. Ant and Dec have revealed the brutal end to their spell on kids classic Byker Grove 27 years ago. Marie, who subsequently became their manager. Another huge success story, Charlie's since become so in demand he PULLED OUT (no pun intended) of playing Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey; with the role then going to Jamie Dornan. shoplifting attempts, Barney acquired a knife and showed all Byker Grove is a British television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by Adele Rose. I can't even have dinner in a low-cut top without feeling selfconscious. number of exciting projects for the future.". See MoreSee Less, The Nostalgia Central website has been a labour of love for me since 1998. Barney tells Frew Vicky Taylor Today children's drama on the BBC is represented by programmes as. After several successful Brad There was some kind of competition where they had to write a song, or perform a song or something for a competition. series include Denise Welch who played Lisa, Donna's step mother in series one, Because of the lack of Byker Grove content on the web, I made this tumblr for my awful screencaps (and perhaps some equally awful fangirling). Frew refuses and seriously thinks about ringing the Police and All registered in England and Wales. I hope that helps you! involved in numerous mischievous scams at the Grove, including was less hostile to the remarriage though he remained loyal to Craig Reilly :D, @kellip Youre welcome!! Cas Appearing in the show between 1989 and 1992, PJ and Duncan were the cool kids of Byker Grove. I never saw the episode and have been gutted about it ever since so Im trying to find out what episode it was. 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