Grange Hill: Series 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Grange Hill Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Arrival
Jan 5, 1982
A new term at Grange Hill - and a new class of 11-year-olds try to find their way around. And for one school is as bad as he expected.
Settling In
Jan 8, 1982
Roland's problems get worse and Gripper makes his life intolerable. But going home to mum isn't the answer.
Sex Education
Jan 12, 1982
The third year start their sex education class, but are they mature enough to cope with it ?
Text Books
Jan 15, 1982
The chronic shortage of school text books gives Pogo the chance to fill a need and Gripper the chance to make some money.
Instruments
Jan 19, 1982
Belinda shows a talent for music, but Annette doesn't like anyone else getting the attention.
Sports Trials
Jan 22, 1982
Sports trials, and Roland does his best. But in the school hockey match Fay and Belinda come up against tough opposition.
Saturday Job
Jan 26, 1982
Suzanne is bunking off again. Will the school find out about her Saturday job ?
Scruffy McDuffy
Jan 29, 1982
Suzanne is in more trouble about her uniform, but Scruffy McGuffy looks just as untidy.
Stickers
Feb 2, 1982
Jonah's badges seem to be multiplying and Annette has found a source of stickers.
Exploration
Feb 5, 1982
Annette and Belinda set off on an exploration and get more than they bargained for.
Sponsorship
Feb 9, 1982
Collecting wrappers to pay for science equipment proves to have its dangers.
Zoo
Feb 12, 1982
The first years go to the zoo - and Jonah and Zammo just can't keep out of trouble.
Girl Gangs
Feb 16, 1982
Suzanne is having problems - as some of the older girls encourage her to do things she normally wouldn't consider.
Despair
Feb 23, 1982
Roland can't seem to do anything right - and Gripper makes his life a misery.
School Revue
Feb 26, 1982
The school revue has its first night. Mrs McClusky is not amused, and there's a surprise for Scruffy.
Aftermath
Mar 2, 1982
Jonah and Zammo are collecting for a present to take to Roland in hospital. And Annette and Fay are determined to see he gets it.
Exams
Mar 5, 1982
The end of term exams, and Pogo hasn't a chance - unless he does some quick thinking.