Episode #8.1 (18 Feb. 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?

Director:

Edward Pugh

Writers:

Anthony Minghella, Barry Purchese

Stars:

John Alford, Joanne Bell, Alison Bettles

Cast

Episode credited cast:
John Alford	...	Robbie Wright
Joanne Bell	...	Sarah Wilks
Alison Bettles	...	Fay Lucas
Paula Ann Bland	...	Claire Scott
Mark Burdis	...	Christopher 'Stewpot' Stewart
Douglas Chamberlain	...	Julian Fairbrother
Nadia Chambers	...	Annette Firman
Mmoloki Chrystie	...	Kevin Baylon
Andrew Cornell	...	Larry Blythe
John Drummond	...	Trevor Cleaver
Dennis Edwards	...	Mr. Humphries
Karen Ford	...	Miss Booth
Caroline Gruber	...	Miss Washington
John Harris	...	Loop Wind
Simon Heywood	...	Mr. Smart

Storyline

After the merger, there's a certain residual allegiance to the old Brookdale and Rodney Bennet schools. Gonch Gardner meets Calley (who's brought pet Percy to school), and immediately falls into trouble with Mr. Smart, not to mention Paul 'Hollo' Holloway. There are other new starters too - e.g. the formidable Mr ("You, Boy!") 'Charlie' Bronson! Would-be hard man, Trevor Cleaver has difficulty stamping his authority. Is the music teacher really Paul McCartney? The usage of two different buildings causes stress between Mr. Smart and Mr. Bronson. Gonch's proposed fight with Hollo turns into a friendship, and Trevor Cleaver isn't so hard when he discovers that Calley's pet isn't the fluffy hamster he was expecting!

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Genres:

Family

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 February 1985 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mersey Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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