Edit Sarah-Jane Webster is a student at Grange Hill from 1995 to 2000, played by Laura Hammett. Her character was known for trying to get her friend Roland to fit into Grange Hill. LAURA - Narcissist. The pair left the show in the early 1980s just four years after joining but remained friends throughout their careers. Julia asks what Andrew's friend is like and Laura advises her she is better off with Ant. Laura tells her mum that something awful happened with Julia and she isn't well, so Mrs Reagan intervenes and susses out Julia has been drinking. Eight further Holby City episodes featuring Sadler as Sandy had already been filmed, and were aired as scheduled posthumously. He died in 2005. Georgia has gone on to appear in both Emmerdale and Coronation Street, where she played Katy Armstrong from 2010 - 2015. Laura Reagan is a student at Grange Hill from 1986 to 1988, Fiona Lee-Fraser (also credited as Fiona Mogridge). Taking to Twitter after the show aired, show watchers shared their shock after discovering the show had been directed by the Michelle Fowler star. She continued acting with small roles in The Bill and No Strings in the Eighties and Nineties and last appeared on British TV screens in London's Burning in 2001. He also had minor roles in other TV shows including Desmonds, General Hospital and Jackanory. (Photo by Eric Harlow/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) When the final bell rang on Grange Hill in 2008, it marked the end of one of the longest-running shows on British TV. Stunning! She is married to international racing driver Johnny Mowlem and has two children. Julia explains there is a governors meeting, where they'll be confirming Mrs McClusky to act as headteacher and Mr Baxter as the deputy, meaning he'll have to give up his PE job. SHEILA - Yes. Something went wrong, please try again later. Laura thanks her mum before fetching a bowl for Julia incase she is sick. After leaving Grange Hill, Maguire appeared as homeless drug addict Aidan Brosnan in Eastenders. "Her famous portrayal of Mrs McClusky is one that will be fondly remembered by all those that grew up watching Grange Hill. Trump mistrial request denied in NY rape lawsuit, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, Heavy drinkers told to leave India police force, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool. It was created by Phil Redmond, who is also responsible for the Channel 4 . Todd Carty said he was 'deeply saddened' by the sudden death of his Grange Hill co-star. "Gwyneth will be greatly missed by her adoring family and friends along with her many fans from multiple TV appearances," he added. 4. Grange Hill is a British children's television drama series, originally produced by the BBC and portraying life in a typical comprehensive school.The show began its run on 8 February 1978 on BBC1, and was one of the longest-running programmes on British television when it ended on 15 September 2008 after 31 series. remains one of the show's most famous alumni having remained on TV screens since the first series aired in 1978 - most memorably asEastenders' Mark Fowler. Unknown to their friends, the girls lost their dad and then brought up their two brothers on their own. She also directed 'A United Kingdom' with David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike, which she filmed in Botswana. However, Louise tells Laura that Simon made a pass at Julia, resulting in the smashed casserole dish. Laura Ruth Sadler (25 December 1980 19 June 2003) was an English actress. Actor John Holmes left the show to complete his education and studied at the University of East Anglia, where he eventually became president of the Student Union for several years. His uncoordinated moves became a ratings draw and in one routine he accidentally skidded through the exit. 'In this I have learned that the secret to helping yourself is to help others. Mustafa also appeared alongside former co-star Lee Macdonald who played Zammo (see below) as a guest presenter on E4. Luisa Bradshaw-White (born 9 December 1974) [citation needed] is an English actress. "My period did coincide with the Thatcher years. He now works to help others who are battling the same problems and attended the 2014 Grange Hill Memories Reunion with his former stars. Fiona Mclean Mogridge (born 28th July 1970 in Reading, Berkshire, England) is a former English actress, and photographer, who played Laura Reagan in Grange Hill. 1997) and a daughter (b. Actor Paul was a member of the original cast of the series, playing Anthony Underwood, having been invited to audition by his drama school. He later starred as a regular in The Bill, and gave us the most hilarious Dancing on Ice moment ever. Grange Hill. Her relationships include Banksy Banks and Freddie. She made her first appearance in episode 1 of series 9 and made her final appearance in episode 20 of series 11. 2023 BBC. Laura Sadler(right) started her acting career in Grange Hill, playing Judi Jeffreys back in 1997. By the time he left Grange Hill six years later, Roland was able to stand up for himself and had developed a talent for foreign languages. @BBC. John played Robbie in Grange Hill for five years and later starred in 90s series London's Burning. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Among his earliest designs was a cut-and-sew pair of tiger-stripe cargo pants. I said we would find a way of explaining Laura's absence and her mum came up with an idea we all liked. Her family decided to take her off life support on 18 June 2003 and she died at Charing Cross Hospital a day later. And despite the amateurish acting few of the children had acted professionally before it was a relatively realistic reflection of high school life in the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. She also enjoyed a romance with Stewpot, before discovering he was seeing Annette Firman behind her back. "We'd bought a house but we had no way of paying the first month's mortgage, or indeed buying a wedding ring," she told the Grange Hill podcast Sausage On A Fork. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. After the fire at the Upper School, everyone is at the Lower School, where Mr Baxter and Miss Partridge are telling everyone where to go. By Laura Parkin For . The iconic talk show host, best known for his . Moneymaker Gonch, played by John Holmes, was famous for his savvy schemes on the show, as he used his maths skills to earn himself some extra pocket money. Laura told her mum that she was visiting her father, Tony, for the weekend with Julia. He also enjoyed several top 40 hit singles, produced by Stock/Waterman, following his TV success. [7], Sadler's character Sandy Harper continued to appear in pre-recorded episodes of Holby City for a while after her death. Lee had always had an interest in boxing and continued to develop his skill to a high level but unfortunately a car accident in the early 1990s left him unable to pursue the sport. Fans of the classic BBC One children's show Grange Hill were thrilled when series creator . Luke 'Gonch' Gardener stepped into the shoes of Pogo Patterson as Grange Hill's 'ginger entrepreneur', joining the cast in 1985. A thread paying tribute to those we have lost from the world of Grange Hill. Laura is the daughter of Liz Reagan and Tony Reagan. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. He now works to help others who are battling the same problems and attended the 2014 Grange Hill Memories Reunion with his former stars. Jebbia has collaborated with high-profile artists, such as Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami and Richard Prince. As Benny Green, Terry Sue-Patt was the first black character to ever be seen on the show and became one of the most popular characters (left)In October 2015, Terry was sadly found dead at his London home, aged 50, following a battle with alocholism (right). SIMON - She did, yes. Fiona McLean, also known as Fiona Mogridge or Fiona Lee-Fraser, is a British former actress and TV presenter turned photographer. Speaking about becoming homeless to enterprise Pavement to Catwalk, Donald said: 'Working with and being homeless for a period of time has opened my eyes to the potential and talent within this un-tapped society. In 2020, she launched SN VOICES, a voiceover specialist and management agency for diverse voices. However, Amma has made a highly successful career for herself as a writer and director, with her 2004 feature film A Way Of Life winning the Carl Foreman award at the BAFTAs. He explained: 'I felt ashamed and embarrassed and felt like a fool to be honest with you. But his career quickly. In 1978, screenwriter Phil Redmond brought gritty, inner-city school life to our TV screens in the former of Grange Hill. After leaving the show, he went on to be a regular on ITV series London's Burning playing Billy Ray. Robbie Wright, played by John Alford, was a central character on Grange Hill from 1985 to 1991, famous for his romance with Calley Donnington and friendship with Ziggy Greaves (see below). She made her first appearance in episode 1 of series 9 and made her final appearance in episode 20 of series 11 . When she and Julia arrive, they are disappointed with the turnout and the boys who were Swedish, didn't have the accents, so they decide to go home. Actress Simone Nylander, born in London, played kind school girl Janet St Clair from 1982 to 1986. In 1996, she married racing driver Johnny Mowlem in Henley, Oxfordshire; they have a son (b. At home, Mrs Reagan phones Mr Glover and covers up for Julia by saying she was ill after probably eating something and had fallen asleep. During the '90s she turned her back on acting and opened shoe shops called Paola in Knightsbridge and Chelsea before starting her own PR company. In 1989, he managed the streetwear store, Union NYC, which carried a mix of mostly English clothing brands. The great Brian Capron who played not only Mr Hopwood in Grange Hill, but also played Colin in The Sweeney epsiode "Feet Of Clay". Her character was killed off after falling out of a burning building in 1999 -tragically mirroring Laura's death in real life, four years later. Her series Brothers And Sisters ran for two series on BBC2. After a brief pop career in the mid-90s, Maguire has continued to enjoy roles on the big and small screen, most recently in the States. Laura Sadler (1980 - 2003) played Judi Jeffreys. Other television credits include roles in Big Bad World (1999); Bad Girls (1999) and Meaningful Sex (2000). He went on to have three top 30 hits in the UK Singles Chart in 1996. Julia reckons if someone made the effort, he would be alright and Laura thinks it's Mr Bronson's lookout if he doesn't want to be liked. [1] As a young girl she enrolled at the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe, before joining the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. Ann Wilson, played by Lucinda Duckett, was part of Grange Hill's original female cast however ended up leaving the school after just one series. Actress Simone Nylander, born in London, played kind school girl Janet St Clair from 1982 to 1986. From 1991 to 1994, he partnered with Shawn Stussy, the founder of the clothing brand, Stssy. She stayed in the role for 11 series before asking to be written out, and always remained proud of its impact. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Erkan Mustafa found fame in the Eighties as Roland 'Roly' Browning who was bullied for being obese. Michael, who lives in London, joined Grange Hill in 1979 and saw his character promoted to Deputy Head, before eventually leaving to run a leisure centre. Even then, she showed her musical potential, with her character starring in a rap duo, called Fresh 'n' Fly. Read about our approach to external linking. Mrs Reagan has arrives to collect Laura and Julia and Kevin goes to tell Laura, but Julia is drunk. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 'Grange Hill' stars Michelle Herbert and Todd Carty. Mustafa told Grange Hill Gold: "I was just a normal child attending school. Racist bully Gripper, played by Mark Savage, broached the difficult but prevalent issue of racism when he appeared on the soap between 1980 and 1985. He still teams up with Lee 'Zammo' MacDonald for public appearances and charity events. Written out in 1984, Suzanne's character left a legacy, as she told The Guardian: "The series was controversial from the get-go: parents wouldnt watch it, teachers were up in arms, but it was an enormous hit and my peers would never miss it. Actress, entrepreneur and PR boss Paula-Ann Bland played edgy Claire Scott in the hit show, who had a crush onteacher Mr Hopwood (left). 32. The actor also had relative success in the music industry, with three Top 30 hits on the UK singles chart in 1996. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 145. She made her first appearance in episode 1 of series 18 and made her final appearance in episode 19 of series 23 . In the episode, which was broadcast in September 2003, Sandy was revealed to have won the lottery and subsequently emigrated to Australia. Now married with four children, she is a qualified beauty therapist and has reportedly set up a freight business. Health conscious Cheryl Webb first appeared in 1986, alongside her sister Louise keeping their terminally ill father a secret. BBC scriptwriters consulted Sadler's mother, Sonja Sadler, when devising the character's exit storyline. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and following a mastectomy was given the all-clear. He has appeared in shows including fantasy family drama Merlin, detective show Vera and the daytime soap Doctors as well as Law And Order. Mulleted psychopath Imelda, played by Fleur Taylor, was Grange Hill's number one antagonist between 1985 and 1987. Michelle is now trying to raise awareness of the lesser-known symptoms of breast cancer and is urging women to check their breasts for dimples. Laura and Julia are later roped into clearing the tables after everyone walks out when under the supervision of a new teacher. Always full of money making schemes, Gonch was a wheeler dealer who ran a toast bar, a dating agency, a homework service and a PE kit lending scheme all from the classroom. After getting her first taste of directing on EastEnders in the 90s, she went on to direct and produce episodes of Tin Star, The A Word, Britannia, Musketeers and Silent Witness, and more recently Line of Duty (right), At the age of 17 she was cast as teenager Michelle Fowler in Eastenders, playing the role of a 16-year-old single mother after becoming pregnant with 39-year-old adulterer 'Dirty' Den Watts (seen on the show in 1995), a role which she stayed in from 1985 to 1995. Todd has been with his childhood sweetheart Dina Clarkin since 1990, and they have two sons James and Thomas. Christopher, who has a grown-up son, lives in Liverpool. She has also made appearances in Grange Hill, Birds of a Feather, The Bill and Doctors . Add photos, demo reels. Grange Hill Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The British actor appeared in the programme between 1978. "It was the first series that dealt with real problems in a real way without being patronising," she said. Grange Hill was loved by millions of kids across the UK after bursting onto our screens in 1978, Sign up to our free email alerts for the top Celebs & TV stories sent straight to your e-mail. He also had small parts in Desmond's, General Hospital and Jackanory. Mr Bronson says as their form tutor, he has made it his business to know who everyone is and there will be no favouritism in his class, even those with less illustrious parents. 30. Chris Crookall (1988 - 2020) played Andy Turner . +(91)-9821210096 | paula deen meatloaf with brown gravy. Paula-Ann's edgy character Claire caused a stir by fantasising about teacher MrHopwood in her diary, who was then attached by her overprotective father. Grange Hill 1978 - Todd Carty as Tucker Jenkins (left) and Terry Sue-Patt as Benny Green, Michael Sheard had already been in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back when he played Mr Bronson, Grange Hill creator Phil Redmond (left) with Todd Carty, Lee Macdonald (left) who played Zammo and Erkan Mustafa who played Roland. Michelle played bad girl Trisha Yates in the school drama from 1978 to 1982 but after leaving Grange Hill, Michelle gave up acting and worked for a major sweet manufacturer (left and right). Erkan Mustafa found fame in the Eighties as Roland 'Roly' Browning who was bullied for being obese (left)Now 50, he continues to act, write and direct according to his Twitter profile (right)Speaking in an interview with blog GrangeHillGold , he explained he looks back on his memories of the series and remembers 'great fun'. Actress. Speaking about the conviction, the actor told Panorama: "No one can give me the 18 years Ive lost, no one can give me that back.". . She has also made appearances in Grange Hill, Birds of a Feather, The Bill and Doctors. Alford's case was among those taken up by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Taylor was in 2018, according to Grange Hill Gold, a successful estate agent. But after his departure from the square, he played away from type portraying the villainous PC Gabriel Kent in The Bill. She made her first appearance in episode 1 of series 9 and made her final appearance in episode 12 of series 11 . Lee got engaged to his long-time love Jess in March 2020. This article about an English actor is a stub. [1] Taking to Twitter, he said: 'Deeply saddened by the news of a dear friend Terry Sue-Patt passing away. At Laura's house, Julia and Laura are getting ready for the party and Laura asks Julia if she's going to get off with Ant Jones, but Julia is unsure as she doesn't know if he likes her and gets the feeling Ant never notices her. Julia says it's natural to be thought of as a member of staff's daughter, but Laura says it doesn't work out in her favour all the time as some of the staff are tougher on her to prove they aren't biased, like her mum and some of the kids don't trust her as they think she'll go telling tales. Menu. At the time of her tragic death, she was appearing asSandy Harper in Holby City. [9] Sadler's death was ruled as an accident. Susan Tully starred as rebellious school girl Suzanne Ross in Grange Hill from 1980 to 1984, and was the daughter of Mrs Ross. [2] On 18 November 2013, Bradshaw-White made her first appearance in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as the younger sister of established character, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). Her mother aided the show's writers in conceiving an exit storyline for the character. Julia Glover is a student at Grange Hill from 1986 to 1987, played by Sara McGlasson (later credited as Sara Peters). Laura Ruth Sadler (25 December 1980 - 19 June 2003) was an English actress. 26 . "I remember going to a museum with my school, and getting chased by all the girls from a girls school. It was a bit of a dream come true, really.'. The actress appeared as Mrs McClusky in 11 series between 1981 and 1991, Grange Hill's willingness to tackle issues like bullying and drug use made it stand out from other children's programming in the 1980s, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Playing the popular rebel won her the part of Michelle Fowler in EastEnders which she played for a decade. In 2020, she launchedSN VOICES,a voiceover specialist and management agency for diverse voices. Film credits include Wonderful World (1998), The Escort, A Friendship in Vienna and playing Evita (the Hostess) in Mauvaise Passe (1999). Nineties soul singer Michelle Gayle played Fiona Wilson in Grange Hill back in 1987. Susan Tully landed her Grange Hill role in 1981, aged 13. After Mr Bronson calls the register, he asks Julia Glover to stand up and goes on about the statue that her father, who is chairman of the board of governors, donated to school.