Grange Hill actor Nicholas Donnelly dies aged 83 - Daily Mail Jessica was the rabble-rousing leader of the Grange Hill student action group in the TV series. Susan Tully is well-known immediately for her portrayal of single mom Michelle Fowler within the BBC cleaning soap. Where is the class of Grange Hill now? As series creator confirms a He then went on to work in a . Where is the class of Grange Hill now? (2023) "It wasn't particularly the issues itself, it was that we were actually changing that perception that children's television should all be Secret Garden and Enid Blyton". He also provided us with one of Dancing on Ice's most iconic moments: Susan Tully's anti-authoritarian Suzanne Ross was one of the most popular Grange Hill students, particularly among fans. The character proved very popular, and was involved in a number of serious storylines around homelessness, drug abuse, and suicide. Sean Maguire comes from a family of teachers and has been professionally making films, television shows and performing on stage for over 40 years. Grange Hill Cast | List of All Grange Hill Actors and Actresses - Ranker After the show, Lee trained as a boxer, but a car crash left him unable to fight anymore. Actor Sean Maguire first rose to fame in 1988 at just eleven-years-old when he took on the role of 'Tegs' Ratcliffe on the BBC drama Grange Hill. (Image: BBC). Sign up to our daily TV newsletter HERE. He later ditched acting acting in favour of music and formed a band called Littlehouse with his school classmate and other mates. Claire Scott, played by Paula Ann Bland, was a strong-minded voice of the school. (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. Tully left the cast to join the original EastEnders line-up in 1985, staying on the soap for a decade. MARK FOWLER EASTENDERS TODD CARTY UN-SIGNED CAST CARD (#155504220371) k***n (1239) - Feedback left by buyer k***n (1239). Grange Hill is set to be rebooted as a film, more than 40 years since it first aired, featuring the original cast members. Acting alongside Grange Hill alumni Todd Carty, Tully played the role for 10 years in which time she had Den Watt's baby at just 16, and a secret affair years later with Grant Mitchell. You can join MyLondons EastEnders publication to get all the newest from Walford straight to your inbox twice per week and it is completely FREE! John Alford - Robert 'Robbie' Wright John starred in 90s show London's Burning, as well as playing Robbie in Grange Hill for five years. So don't be surprised if the movie features mobile phones, social media and cyber bullying. Ben started his acting career with the role of Chris Longworth in legendary kids' TV show Grange Hill. From there he landed the job of Scott . Sean Maguire performed schoolboy Terence Ratcliffe But he first earned his acting chops playing Tucker for four years in Grange Hill before starring in the spin-off show Tucker's Luck from 1983 to 1985. In November 2015, MacDonald took part in a "Child Stars" edition of Pointless Celebrities, with fellow Grange Hill star Erkan Mustafa as his teammate. Sean appeared as Terence 'Tegs' Ratcliffe from 1988 and 1992, and he later joined both The Bill and EastEnders (the usual soap route!). In the TV show, Samuels was the rebellious head of the Grange Hill student action group. He remained within the position for numerous years till he left in 1991. One of the show's iconic characters, Claire was a child of overprotective parents. Prior to playing devilish dad Terry, David portrayed warehouse manager Glynn, aka 'Taffy', in Ricky Gervais' hit comedy The Office, Tom Hargreaves in Grange Hill and later had a cameo in EastEnders.. After leaving the show, Erkan appeared as a series regular on Lenny Henry's sitcom Chef in the early '90s. Alford's highest profile post-Grange Hill role came in 1993, when he signed on to portray fireman Billy Ray on ITV's London's Burning, a part he played for five years. Actress Simone went on to appear in top rated American lifeguard show Baywatch, UK police drama The Bill and a 1993 film called, er, Dirty Weekend.