Grange Hill
is one of the most successful television children's dramas of all time. The
drama takes a look at teenagers and their dilemmas in a Secondary school. Grange
Hill ran for 30 years and many of the actors have gone on to star in other well
known programmes such as Brookside, ER and Eastenders. It was first shown in
1978 and after 31 series and 601 episodes ended on September 15th 2008.
Complete Season 5 Supplied as a 3 DVD Set recorded from VHS, the quality rating
(compared to a retail dvd) is Video 6, Audio 6 (Good!)
Disc One
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 1: Arrival - Gripper makes Roland's first day
a misery. Zammo and Jonah liven up things with some stink bombs.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 2: Settling In - Roland avoids "GCE"
(Gripper's Cash Enterprise) by accompanying Miss Mooney through the school
gates. Gripper nabs Zammo and Jonah's cash, but they have no intention to
continue paying him indefinitely. Roly cuts himself in woodwork - did he do it
on purpose so he could go home? Annette wants revenge against Zammo and Jonah
for their stink bomb damaging her shoes, and buys her own stink bomb. Jonah and
Zammo goes to see Mr. Hopwood to try to get something done about Gripper, but
without confrontation. Mr. Hopwood accuses Gripper, who denies it, but is forced
to empty his pockets and donate the sizable amount of money to the school fund.
Roly's mum finds Roly at home, and angrily brings him back to school to talk to
Mrs. McClusky. Annette lies in wait for Zammo with her stink bomb, she throws
it, but her aim is off and she gets Gripper instead.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 3: Sex Education - A lesson on human biology
is announced, with a letter to be taken home for permission to be sought. Can H3
be sensible about the subject? What will Anita Unsworth's Gran say? Matthew
Cartwright would rather not do the lesson, and takes some stick from older
sister Pamela. Pogo tries to make a few bob out of the biology textbook's
"disgusting pictures". Claire's mother speaks to Mrs. McClusky concerned that
her daughter is too innocent for the forthcoming biology lesson. How did Matthew
Cartwright lose his trousers? It's all chaotic until Mrs McClusky asks the form
on their opinion, and the conclusion is they do want sex education. Pogo and
Gripper are interrogated by McClusky about their bad behaviour.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 4: Text Books - School cuts are being
noticed, what with the lack of a Technical Drawing teacher, and book shortages.
The Computer Club wants to buy a new computer for £1200, and the PTA tries to
come up with some fund-raising ideas. A "Sponsored Spell" is on the cards. Can
Gripper spell any other word than "G.B.H"? Gripper sees the text book shortages
as a way of earning money, getting his supplies from St. Mary's girls. He ropes
in Pogo as an unwilling accomplice to sell them. Unfortunately, Gripper's
muggings have not gone unreported, and a spot inspection by Mr. Keating brings
the sorry business to an end. The money raised towards buying a computer gets
used instead for buying new text books.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 5: Instruments - Belinda starts learning the
Clarinet, an expensive instrument that she becomes paranoid about getting
damaged. Annette hides it in the boys' changing rooms for a laugh, but Belinda
is not amused, and nor is Pogo when she bursts in while he is changing.
Annette's joke backfires when they find the clarinet gone, and Mr. Baxter tells
the girls off when he finds them skulking around. Belinda's mum is annoyed when
she finds out the loss, but the clarinet is insured: Fay and Annette have to
fork out the first £20 from their savings.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 6: Sports Trials - Why has Annette brought
two eggs to cookery? Benny Green has inspired Zammo to take the Athletic Trials.
Fay is pleased to be selected for the hockey team against Brookdale. Mr. McDuffy
is holding auditions for the "school review". Annette's launching of an egg
aimed at Roland isn't helping his self-esteem, but he is at least trying to join
in. Gripper's back to demanding money from Roly, but Benny intervenes. Roly's
entry in the shot putt is a disaster. Fay is praised for their team winning the
hockey practice, but Belinda has a clash of interest between hockey and her
music. Roland can't believe it - he is on the list for the school review!
Disc Two
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 7: Saturday Job - Mr. Hopwood catches Suzanne
bunking off, and Mr. McGuffy is impressed by the natural humour of Stewpot and
Duane.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 8: Scruffy McDuffy - Suzanne & Mr. McDuffy
get into trouble because of their appearance, and Matthew Cartwright writes an
article about bullying.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 9: Stickers - A sticker frenzy sweeps through
Grange Hill.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 10: Exploration - Annette and Belinda go
exploring underground - will they find the Phantom of the Tunnel?
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 11: Sponsorship - Miss Mooney announces a
scheme of collecting chocolate bar wrappers to raise money for new science
equipment. Could Roland be an asset at last?
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 12: Zoo - A busy day at the zoo. Who is
better behaved, Grange Hill or the animals?
Disc Three
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 13: Girl Gangs - Suzanne seems to be going
off the rails - can Clare save her?
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 14: Diary - Clare's crush on Mr. Hopwood is
in danger of getting out of hand.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 15: Despair - Unpopular, and bullied by
Gripper, Roland Browning has no intention of staying at school.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 16: School Review - It's time for the School
Review, but will the satirical tone be too strong for Mrs. McClusky?
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 17: Aftermath - Belinda is leaving, and Roly
is in hospital, so two collections are needed for presents.
Grange Hill Series 5 - Episode 18: Exams - It's nearly the end of term. Can
Pogo make some money out of the examinations?
