Grange Hill 1978
“Britain’s most famous comprehensive school”
What is Grange Hill?
Grange Hill is a British children's television drama series that originally aired on BBC1. The programme began its run on 8 February 1978 and portrayed life in a typical comprehensive school.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 602
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 8, 1978
- Last aired
- Sep 15, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Grange Hill is a British children's television drama series that originally aired on BBC1. The programme began its run on 8 February 1978 and portrayed life in a typical comprehensive school. The series followed the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school, depicting their everyday experiences. Grange Hill was created by Phil Redmond and was notable for its realistic depiction of school life. The programme was one of the longest-running programmes on British television, ending on 15 September 2008 after 31 series. The series consisted of episodes that are available for free download, borrowing, and streaming on Internet Archive. The show also aired on BBC One and was a long-running television series that explored the lives of students and staff at a fictional London comprehensive school.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running television drama follows the daily lives of students and teachers at a comprehensive school.”
- portrays school life
- focuses on student experiences
- limited information on specific plot details
Watch it if you are interested in television dramas centered on the school environment.
The series is a drama focused on the experiences of students and faculty.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Feb 8, 1978
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 15, 1978
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 22, 1978
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 1, 1978
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 8, 1978
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 15, 1978
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 22, 1978
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 29, 1978
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 5, 1978
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 2, 1979
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 5, 1979
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 9, 1979
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 12, 1979
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 16, 1979
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 19, 1979
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 23, 1979
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 26, 1979
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 30, 1979
- E10 Episode 10 Feb 2, 1979
- E11 Episode 11 Feb 6, 1979
- E12 Episode 12 Feb 9, 1979
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 13, 1979
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 16, 1979
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 20, 1979
- E16 Episode 16 Feb 23, 1979
- E17 Episode 17 Feb 27, 1979
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 2, 1979
Season 3 · 16 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 8, 1980
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 11, 1980
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 15, 1980
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 18, 1980
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 22, 1980
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 25, 1980
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 29, 1980
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 1, 1980
- E9 Episode 9 Feb 5, 1980
- E10 Episode 10 Feb 8, 1980
- E11 Episode 11 Feb 12, 1980
- E12 Episode 12 Feb 15, 1980
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 19, 1980
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 22, 1980
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 26, 1980
- E16 Episode 16 Feb 29, 1980
Season 4 · 19 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Dec 30, 1980
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 2, 1981
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 6, 1981
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 9, 1981
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 13, 1981
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 16, 1981
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 20, 1981
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 23, 1981
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 27, 1981
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 30, 1981
- E11 Episode 11 Feb 3, 1981
- E12 Episode 12 Feb 6, 1981
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 10, 1981
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 13, 1981
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 17, 1981
- E16 Episode 16 Feb 20, 1981
- E17 Episode 17 Feb 24, 1981
- E18 Episode 18 Feb 27, 1981
- E19 Christmas Special Dec 28, 1981
Season 5 · 18 episodes
- E1 Arrival Jan 5, 1982
- E2 Settling In Jan 8, 1982
- E3 Sex Education Jan 12, 1982
- E4 Text Books Jan 15, 1982
- E5 Instruments Jan 19, 1982
- E6 Sports Trials Jan 22, 1982
- E7 Saturday Job Jan 26, 1982
- E8 Scruffy McDuffy Jan 29, 1982
- E9 Stickers Feb 2, 1982
- E10 Exploration Feb 5, 1982
- E11 Sponsorship Feb 9, 1982
- E12 Zoo Feb 12, 1982
- E13 Girl Gangs Feb 16, 1982
- E14 Diary Feb 19, 1982
- E15 Despair Feb 23, 1982
- E16 School Revue Feb 26, 1982
- E17 Aftermath Mar 2, 1982
- E18 Exams Mar 5, 1982
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The series is set at a comprehensive school called Grange Hill.
Who are the primary characters?
The series follows the lives of students and teachers.
What is the genre of the show?
It is a children's drama series.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in 1978.
What is the premise of the show?
The show depicts the daily experiences of those attending and working at the school.