Byker Grove (1989)
Byker Grove was a British television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by Adele Rose. The show was broadcast at 5.10pm after Newsround on CBBC on BBC One. It was aimed at an older teenager and young adult audience, tackling serious and sometimes controversial storylines.
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Episode 1 - Episode 57
Release Date: 1993-09-07Debbie is unable to face PJ as he returns for the first time since his accident. His friends Amanda and Duncan try to keep his spirits high but they know that the person PJ really needs to be with is Debbie. Byker Grove also gets a debut from the new band in the house Grove Matrix.
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Episode 2 - Episode 58
Release Date: 1993-09-09Dale arrives at the Grove only to be made to feel less than welcomed. Charlie continues to get on everyone's nerves at the Grove with her film making. Noddy and Angel decide on some time away from the Grove by planning a fishing trip. Grove Matrix make their first performance at PJ's birthday only for Fran to accidently ruin the night.
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Episode 3 - Episode 59
Release Date: 1993-09-14PJ continues to fundraise causing Duncan and Debbie to see each other in a new light. And PJ has an accident. Charlie's grand masterpiece is nearly completed. Meanwhile, Noddy and Angel go to the riverbank only to receive a nasty shock.
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Episode 4 - Episode 60
Release Date: 1993-09-16Duncan and Debbie's growing feelings for each other are noticed by Amanda. Charlie cops a lot of flack because of including footage of PJ's accident in her film. And PJ has to put up with Patsy as she tells him to seek religion as a comfort for what happened. Meanwhile in the Gallagher household tensions are rising Leah and Patsy. Grove Matrix receives an image crisis before their gig at the Kolton's Club.
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Episode 5 - Episode 61
Release Date: 1993-09-21A potential royal visit to the Grove causes Angel to be overly excited, however Frew and Dale get hold of the letter only to prove that the visit won't happen, which gives them the bright idea of creating another letter to say tha tthe visit will go ahead. At Kolton's Club Marcus uncovers trouble and Duncan and Debbie finally make the grade in the first step of their new relationship.
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Episode 6 - Episode 62
Release Date: 1993-09-23Angel and Geoff find out about Frew and Dale's letter only after the Grovers get 'Royal Fever'. Duncan and Debbie chat over where their relationship is headed especially since it will effect PJ. Leah is still not talking to Charlie after the less than successful Film Society Awards and wants a new image. And Geoff has a stand in for a while and the Grovers are not impressed.
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Episode 7 - Episode 63
Release Date: 1993-09-28Fran gives Marcus an Ecstasy tablet and he begins to reget going clubbing with Morph. Amanda's parents are getting divorced and Charlie is being given the cold shoulder by Leah and Patsy who have now become friends with Dale. Debbie has a heart-to-heart with PJ about her relationship with Duncan. And Tim begin to rehersh at the Grove for Julius Caesar.
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Episode 8 - Episode 64
Release Date: 1993-09-30Tim bans Noddy from the Grove causing the boys to all go on strike. PJ makes the decision to leave for a specalist school in the countryside. And Amanda is still feeling depressed about her parents divorcing so Marcus tries to cheer her up by introducing her to his circle.
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Episode 9 - Episode 65
Release Date: 1993-10-05Tim is caught out by the boys in a compromising situation with the Dobson's mother, and Jemma finds out. Gary arrives at Byker Grove and immediately takes to Angel, Gary is Alison's newphew. Meanwhile Marcus is made an offer he can't refuse by the Kolton Club.
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Episode 10 - Episode 66
Release Date: 1993-10-07Alfie and Ed decide to enter a go-karting competition and Dale isn't interested in joining them. More troubles for Marcus after he gets into debt after he loses the drugs that Kolton gave him. Alison gets set up on a blind date by Barney and Frew who are onlt trying to help. And Jemma gets a confession out of Kath.
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Episode 12 - Episode 68
Release Date: 1993-10-14Angel gets a kiss, her first, from Gary. While she liked it, she wished it was with Noddy instead. Marcus gets rescued by Fran only to find out that she is in more trouble than she is. Duncan thinks that he may be losing Debbie which he really doesn't want to happen. Gary causes a water fight at the Grove.
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Episode 13 - Episode 69
Release Date: 1993-10-19In order to draw new members to the Grove, Leah decides to set up a 'murder evening'. Angel and Gary grow closer leaving Noddy out in the cold. Amanda is still having troubles and Marcus tries to help. And Jemma sets about planning in order to keep her parents together.
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Episode 16 - Episode 72
Release Date: 1993-10-28Noddy, in hospital from the motorbike accident, is visited by Angel who in turn has asked Lee to help repair the damage bike. Debbie decides that Duncan and her can't last forever and goes to visit PJ, who doesn't help and tells her that it is her decision. Marcus goes to talk with Amanda and makes a big decision.
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Episode 17 - Episode 73
Release Date: 1993-11-02Angel arranges for Brigid to look after the kids as she wants to go out with Noddy. Marcus leaves to join his mother and sister in London. More developments on the motorbike accident when Angel and Lee find out that Angel's dad owned the lorry. Patsy introduces a new face to the Grove, Aaron.
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Episode 18 - Episode 74
Release Date: 1993-11-04Angel and Teraise are taken hostage after Angel finds out that her ""uncle"" was driving the runawau lorry. Aaron and Patsy go on a little journey planned by Aaron. Duncan, still upset about Debbie, decides that it is time for him to move on after talking with Geoff. Meanwhile, Debbie goes for her first job interview and wrestle-mania hits the Grovers.
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Episode 19 - Episode 75
Release Date: 1993-11-09After being separated Patsy starts a search for Aaron. Leah and Gary go on a date which doesn't go to plan. And the police are bought into rescue Angel and Teraise from Angel's ""uncle"". Not to forget the junior members are mad on wrestling!
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Episode 20 - Episode 76
Release Date: 1993-11-11The Dobson family gets ready to take in Anna and Alfie, meanwhile we get to meet Flora, the step-sister to be. Jemma finally makes peace with her mother over the 'incident' and decides to stay with her in Newcastle. And Patsy and Aaron set out to rescue his gran.