Byker Grove

Byker Grove

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.

Genre: DramaComedy

Director: Adele Rose

Cast:Andrew Hayden-SmithKimberly DunbarGauri VedharaJoanne McintoshKerry Ann ChristiansenJody BaldwinChris WoodgerBrett AdamsDeclan Donnelly


1Season 2

Season 2, Episode 1

November 6, 1990

As six months pass by, things change quickly at Byker Grove. It's Donna's birthday, but before the party, she must find out why her mum broke her promise.

2Season 2

Season 2, Episode 2

November 8, 1990

Byker Grove's honour is at stake in the football match against Denton Burn, but no one is betting on the outcome.

3Season 2

Season 2, Episode 3

November 13, 1990

Donna's dad blows his top when she returns home with a hangover.

4Season 2

Season 2, Episode 4

November 15, 1990

Gill cannot believe his eyes when Julie presents her new image. Nicola runs into a couple of thugs during a boat trip to the Farne Islands.

5Season 2

Season 2, Episode 5

November 20, 1990

Spuggie comes down to earth with a bang, almost halting her spying activities.

6Season 2

Season 2, Episode 6

November 22, 1990

Who is the thief at Byker Grove? Geoff sets a trap. It's Gill's big day, but will he get the prized job? Debbie is terrified in the video room.

7Season 2

Season 2, Episode 7

November 27, 1990

Spuggie bunks off school and puts herself in danger.

8Season 2

Season 2, Episode 8

November 29, 1990

Why does Carl always trail the Byker Grove girls? Winston gives Debbie nightmares; more money goes missing from Geoff's box; Spuggie returns to the shed and is sent on a mysterious errand...

9Season 2

Season 2, Episode 9

December 4, 1990

Where is Spuggie taking Beckett and what does he want with her? The radio lads recognise an unusual talent in Kelly. Gill's unexpected visitor asks something outrageous.

10Season 2

Season 2, Episode 10

December 6, 1990

Julie lies to her father to get to Gill's. Dexter is accused of leading Charley astray. Beckett teaches Spuggie to play chess. Radio Rocket is launched but can it stay on the air?

11Season 2

Season 2, Episode 11

December 11, 1990

Donna is back, and hates what she hears about Charley.

12Season 2

Season 2, Episode 12

December 13, 1990

Julie's lie is uncovered. Kelly's first agony aunt call is not what she expects. Charley and Robert get carried away - in different directions.

13Season 2

Season 2, Episode 13

December 18, 1990

Charley loses her heart and her voice. Julie's father pays a visit and leaves quicker than he arrives. A black knight arrives for Spuggie but has she learned her lesson?

14Season 2

Season 2, Episode 14

December 20, 1990

Charley's big chance of fame - will she break the record? Gill is put through the mangle by Julie and her mother! The Grove gang reveal all - not exactly what Geoff expected.

15Season 2

Season 2, Episode 15

December 25, 1990

Gill's split with Julie makes him wild. Spuggie and Fraser settle in at Speedy's and meet a new face. Jan is back.

16Season 2

Season 2, Episode 16

December 27, 1990

The Dobsons' party is rudely interrupted. Will Charley's record get released? And there's double trouble for Gill.

17Season 2

Season 2, Episode 17

January 1, 1991

The Dobsons go to a leek show where Nicola meets someone green. The Bells plan a surprise. A hit-and-run accident is reported in the paper. Winston is worried. Geoff tries to help Duncan with his addiction.

18Season 2

Season 2, Episode 18

January 3, 1991

Gill is asked about the car respray. Charley returns to the Riverfront Club to find out about her record.

19Season 2

Season 2, Episode 19

January 8, 1991

Kelly confronts Carl. Donna deceives Kirsten. The return match looms with Denton Burn. Gill gets a threat and makes a confession.

20Season 2

Season 2, Episode 20

January 10, 1991

Kirsten goes missing but Nicola lends a hand. Gwen gets a fright, the Grovers confront Denton Burn, Winston makes some discoveries, and Gill makes a fatal mistake.