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 4

Season 4, Episode 1

November 3, 1992

Joanne has decisions to make about her future in America. Spuggie goes to California and meets Matt Bendigo, and thoughts of Marcus fade. Joanne arrives back at the Grove but finds things have changed.

2Season 4

Season 4, Episode 2

November 5, 1992

Duncan is bewitched at a strange house by Leah. Speedy embarrasses Charley who returns to the recording studio. Nicola faces a mystery caller.

3Season 4

Season 4, Episode 3

November 8, 1992

The Dobson's are shocked by a disappearance. Fraser's 18th birthday prompts an important decision. Lee leads Jemma towards temptation.

4Season 4

Season 4, Episode 4

November 12, 1992

The girls attend auditions for the film to be made at the Grove, and Amanda, Jemma, Tessa, Charlie and Angel get through to next round.

5Season 4

Season 4, Episode 5

November 15, 1992

Spuggie's father arrives back in Newcastle, Kath loses her baby, Jemma gets grounded, Angel and Noddy get confronted by cultists, and Lee sneaks into the Dobsons' bathroom to see Jemma.

6Season 4

Season 4, Episode 6

November 17, 1992

The secret of Spuggie's past drives her away. Marcus disappears as something odd lands in the Bewicks' garden.

7Season 4

Season 4, Episode 7

November 19, 1992

Amanda makes a play for PJ. Jemma falls out with Lee and in with the wrong crowd.

8Season 4

Season 4, Episode 8

November 22, 1992

Lee asks for help when Jemma gets involved with Kevin's gang. Noddy takes Angel and brothers and sisters fishing. Marcus, PJ and Winston make another attempt at underage drinking. Spuggie confronts Campbell about the past.

9Season 4

Season 4, Episode 9

November 24, 1992

Fraser takes Frew and Patsy to the Grove. Jemma is still after the star part in the film.

10Season 4

Season 4, Episode 10

November 26, 1992

Nicola and Paul have been away together. Duncan tries to get Lee to join the Cult. Marcus and Amanda have their things repossessed.

11Season 4

Season 4, Episode 11

December 1, 1992

Duncan's loyalty to Leah is tested. Nicola is forced to confront the truth about Paul.

12Season 4

Season 4, Episode 12

December 3, 1992

A ceremony at Winter House horrifies Duncan as the Grove discover the truth about Psychandrics. Matt and Marcus provide Spuggie with a dilemma. Mega-star Creek Benton arrives at the Grove.

13Season 4

Season 4, Episode 13

December 8, 1992

Alison banishes Lloyd from the Grove, but is it too late?

14Season 4

Season 4, Episode 14

December 10, 1992

Duncan prepares for Mexico. Nicola and Paul are married.

15Season 4

Season 4, Episode 15

December 13, 1992

Debbie is shocked to find that she no longer has PJ to herself.

16Season 4

Season 4, Episode 16

December 15, 1992

Noddy provides a solution to the rivalry between the Grovers and Burners, and Leah regrets confiding in Charlie.

17Season 4

Season 4, Episode 17

December 17, 1992

A sleazy reporter tries to get information from Duncan on cult disciple Leah. The Grovers and Denton Burn play Quazer Lazer. Speedy invites the Grovers to his army passing-out parade. Amanda has a secret meeting with PJ.

18Season 4

Season 4, Episode 18

December 20, 1992

Paul and Nicola provide safe haven for Debbie as she confronts the truth about PJ. Determined to play the hero, PJ gets more than he bargained for.

19Season 4

Season 4, Episode 19

December 22, 1992

Debbie gets the cold shoulder on the return to the Grove. Amanda becomes a surprise ally.

20Season 4

Season 4, Episode 20

December 24, 1992

Marcus steals Patsy's silver fish and later feels guilty. Amanda and Debbie plan to get back at P.J. and he is shot in the face during paint-balling.