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The second DVD release from the archives of Grange Hill, this DVD set brings together series three and four of the show, originally broadcast back in the early 1980s.
34 episodes are included in all, spread across the six discs in the set, and there’s a register of characters to get Grange Hill nostalgics happily reminiscing. On top of Tucker Jenkins and Benny Green, there’s the introduction of Pogo Patterson and Duane Orpington, while by the fourth series, Mrs McCluskey had moved into the headteacher’s office, where she’d stay for many years to come.
Joining Mrs McCluskey on the staff side were Grange Hill legends such as Mr Baxter, ‘Hoppy’ Hopwood and Mr Sutcliffe, and between them they had plenty on their hands. From bike thieves to the tuck shop through to romance in the staff room and a member of the school council taking bribes, it was very much business as usual at Britain’s most infamous comprehensive school.
Series three and four really sees Grange Hill in confident form, consistently delivering interesting and progressive storylines for its cast of characters, that stand up well today. What’s remarkable is that far from enjoying this boxset as a simple look back to a golden part of childrens’ programming, you’re likely to find yourself getting engrossed all over again. A smashing collection, that offers great value for money. Let’s hope it doesn’t take so long to release further series of the show. --Simon Brew
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Grange Hill - Series 3 & 4 - 6-DVD Set
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Grange Hill really got into its stride here. The series was definitely going to be a runner, with the arrival of a new first year, including a young Susan Tully (later Michelle Fowler in EastEnders) as unhappy pupil Suzanne Ross. The show was looking ahead - there would be life in the classrooms of Grange Hill when Trisha, Tucker and co left.
This was simply terrific Grange Hill. We contemporaries of Tucker and Trisha out in the real world were absolutely hooked on the dramas of day-to-day life at this fictional comprehensive. Schools across the land were actually full of real Tucker and Trisha type characters, and all-too-knowing teachers like Mr Baxter. We could identify with the action on screen.
Whilst girls at my own real-life school wondered if Mr Sutcliffe and Miss Mooney would get together romantically, we boys were cheering on Tucker and his mates in all their daft activities - until the tragic death of a Grange Hill pupil in a strong plotline about "dares" gave us food for thought.
Thought provoking, funny, up-front and gritty, the third and fourth series of Grange Hill saw the show continue to create the template begun in series one and two, which would see the series return to our screens again and again.
Simply excellent.
This was simply terrific Grange Hill. We contemporaries of Tucker and Trisha out in the real world were absolutely hooked on the dramas of day-to-day life at this fictional comprehensive. Schools across the land were actually full of real Tucker and Trisha type characters, and all-too-knowing teachers like Mr Baxter. We could identify with the action on screen.
Whilst girls at my own real-life school wondered if Mr Sutcliffe and Miss Mooney would get together romantically, we boys were cheering on Tucker and his mates in all their daft activities - until the tragic death of a Grange Hill pupil in a strong plotline about "dares" gave us food for thought.
Thought provoking, funny, up-front and gritty, the third and fourth series of Grange Hill saw the show continue to create the template begun in series one and two, which would see the series return to our screens again and again.
Simply excellent.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I may be suffering from a case of galloping nostalgia, but I thought that this DVD was top stuff.
Great to see once again the esacapades of much loved characters from decades ago - and to now appreciate the authenticity of the depiction of school life at that time. Also interesting to see how the fractured society and financial problems of early 80s Britain colour the drama.
One star knocked off because the Pogo and Dwayne first years are an irritating and uninteresting bunch when compared with the Tucker and Trisha originals
Great to see once again the esacapades of much loved characters from decades ago - and to now appreciate the authenticity of the depiction of school life at that time. Also interesting to see how the fractured society and financial problems of early 80s Britain colour the drama.
One star knocked off because the Pogo and Dwayne first years are an irritating and uninteresting bunch when compared with the Tucker and Trisha originals
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As I mentioned in previous review - Grange Hill Complete Series 1 and 2, that the BBC should release the first twelve series (1978 to 1989, along with the 1981 and 1985 Christmas Specials) of Grange Hill from Tucker Jenkins, Trisha Yates, Alan Humphries, Benny Green and Justin Bennett first day at Grange Hill to Series 12 with Grange Hill waved goodbye to Ziggy Greaves, Gonch Gardiner, Vince Savage, Helen Kelly, the legendary 'dearly departed teenaged rebel' Danny Kendall and the most legendary `Toupee Wearing' French Teacher of all time Mr Maurice Bronson.
A lot of Grange Hill fans want the 'Golden Age of Grange Hill' on DVD, and bring these legendary characters in full force, such as legendary Head Misteress Mrs Bridget McCluskey, Mr Jeff 'Bullet' Baxter, Mr Stuart 'Hoppy' Hopwood, Mr Nick Smart, Miss Gilly Booth, Mrs Liz Reegan, Mr Peter Robson, Mr Peter King, School Caretaker Mr Eric Griffiths, Zammo McGuire, Roland Browning, Faye Lucas, Annette Fireman, Johan Jones, Kevin Baylon, Julie Merchant, Jackie and Robbie Wright, Trevor Cleaver, Cally Donnington, Veronica 'Ronnie' Burtles, Fiona Bishop, Georgina Hayes, Laura Reegan, Matthew Pearson, Terrance 'Tegs' Radcliffe, Justine Dean, and the two in-'famous' bullies who made every teacher and pubils lives a misery and an absolute nightmare at Grange Hill Norman 'Gripper' Stebson and Imelda Davis, and many more. Please, please release this classic 1970s and 1980s legendary drama for the young at heart and for everyone who remembers the 1986 Anti-Drug song 'Just Say No'.
A lot of Grange Hill fans want the 'Golden Age of Grange Hill' on DVD, and bring these legendary characters in full force, such as legendary Head Misteress Mrs Bridget McCluskey, Mr Jeff 'Bullet' Baxter, Mr Stuart 'Hoppy' Hopwood, Mr Nick Smart, Miss Gilly Booth, Mrs Liz Reegan, Mr Peter Robson, Mr Peter King, School Caretaker Mr Eric Griffiths, Zammo McGuire, Roland Browning, Faye Lucas, Annette Fireman, Johan Jones, Kevin Baylon, Julie Merchant, Jackie and Robbie Wright, Trevor Cleaver, Cally Donnington, Veronica 'Ronnie' Burtles, Fiona Bishop, Georgina Hayes, Laura Reegan, Matthew Pearson, Terrance 'Tegs' Radcliffe, Justine Dean, and the two in-'famous' bullies who made every teacher and pubils lives a misery and an absolute nightmare at Grange Hill Norman 'Gripper' Stebson and Imelda Davis, and many more. Please, please release this classic 1970s and 1980s legendary drama for the young at heart and for everyone who remembers the 1986 Anti-Drug song 'Just Say No'.
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Brought back good old memories from my childhood
This product brought back good old memories from my childhood.
It was as good as I remember it when I was 9 years old. That's more then 30 years ago lol! Read more
It was as good as I remember it when I was 9 years old. That's more then 30 years ago lol! Read more
Published 8 days ago by Carl Creed
Well worth it!
The continuing adventures of Tucker & Co. Great nostalgic trip back to the early 1980's with this series. Hope they release the rest of Grange Hill on DVD.....
Published 4 months ago by greenhistory
grang hill series 3&4
a great series and a bargain looking for series 5&6 if anyone has it let me know the kids love it as they never seen it
Published 5 months ago by kaz
Addictive viewing
I was born in 1975 so was a bit young when this series aired. I started watching Grange Hill more when Zammo was in it. However, I found this boxset thoroughly addictive viewing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by rachie
Banow Bow Bow..!
Hot on the heels of the ground-breaking first two series' of the seminal school days show comes a further box set; this time around Tucker, Trisha, Alan, and Doyle are in the third... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
Flippin Fab !!
Just finished watching this last night and really enjoyed it !! Can't believe the things the pupils and staff got away with and did. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by S. Knowlson
Flippin heck Tucker
Flippin heck Tucker this is brilliant, its amazing how much you can remember.
Cant wait for the next series to be available.
Cant wait for the next series to be available.
Published on 18 May 2009 by K. Potten
Had to get it - to see a colleague of mine
Great nostalgie viewing - especially when I spotted a guest appearance by Debbie Padbury (child actress) who is now all grown up and a colleague of mine. Read more
Published on 28 April 2009 by Catamber
Good memories
I can't believe how much of these episodes I still remember after all these years, come on Beeb give us Series 5,6,7 and 8 I want to see my favourite characters :-)
Published on 6 April 2009 by Jason F. Garner
More great adventures at everyone's favourite school
Having watched series 1 and 2 with Tucker and the gang it is good to see new characters interacting with the established stars. It is good to see Justin come out of his shell. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2009 by P. Allan
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