Grange Hill: Series 8
Season 8 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 7.
- 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 8 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Feb 18, 1985
The school merger puts Grange Hill in a state of confusion on the first day of term. Just what sort of pet has Calley brought to school in a cardboard box?
Episode 2
Feb 20, 1985
Who is the mysterious 'Mr. S' that Annette has been seeing? Fay, Julie and Diane are determined to find out.
Episode 3
Feb 25, 1985
Gonch has found a new source of revenue in a local skip, and Calley tries her hand at palm reading.
Episode 4
Feb 27, 1985
Ronnie's Walkman is stolen. When it comes to helping old people, Gonch has better things to do, but Hollo's patience is rewarded.
Episode 5
Mar 4, 1985
Stewpot is two-timing Claire, a production of West Side Story is planned, and Zammo starts a part-time job at a chippy.
Episode 6
Mar 6, 1985
Stewpot's excuses are becoming increasingly hard for Claire to believe, and Banksie persuades Jackie to go on a date.
Episode 8
Mar 13, 1985
There are more thefts occurring and Gonch concocts a new venture that brings together fake dentist appointments and rented videos.
Episode 9
Mar 18, 1985
Gonch's video scheme hits new snags and Mr. Bronson is convinced Zammo, Mandy and Sarah are the thieves when he finds them near the staff room.
Episode 10
Mar 20, 1985
There is a new pupil in E1 - Henry the mannequin - and he does nothing but make trouble for Gonch.
Episode 11
Mar 25, 1985
Gonch bugs the staff room, and the school musical starts to take shape.
Episode 12
Mar 27, 1985
Banskie launches a mission to go back to the derelict Brookdale School building.
Episode 13
Apr 1, 1985
Fay and Annette plan a fun foursome, babysitting. They reckon without the boys!
Episode 15
Apr 10, 1985
Gonch lands himself in deep water when he discovers Mr Bronson 's swimming habit.
Episode 16
Apr 15, 1985
Departure day for the French kids. It's au revoir for some and plain goodbye for others. Roland can't face parting with Fabienne at all.
Episode 17
Apr 17, 1985
A suggestion by Hollo saves the musical after the destruction of the sets and Mr. Bronson is determined to get to the bottom of the business of his lost toupee.
Episode 18
Apr 22, 1985
The end of the school year and rehearsals for the Brighton Rock musical limp towards the big night. Helping hands come from unexpected quarters.
Christmas Special
Dec 27, 1985
At the Christmas Fair, a surprise awaits Gonch and Hollo in the furniture store, Calley is torn between her foster mother and real mother, and Roland dreams of spending Christmas i