Looking at it now, we were the chosen ones; we were lucky to get it. TV series Grange Hill is set to be turned into a film, which will take a "realistic view of what education is like now". It was a story he and some of the other cast members made up after becoming tired of being asked the same questions about it, long after he left the programme. Can you tell me your middle names? and she said Will you remember all twenty of them?. There was an episode where there was a school disco and they were playing Spandau Ballets True (another song I cant stand!). Whether it's Tucker, Mrs McCluskey, Zammo, Bronson, Fay Lucas, Ziggy Greaves or Roland Browning, you'll find them here! Grange Hill is for everyone." Now, 44 years since the bell first rang in February 1978, it's heading back to our screens. I was acting. Naomi Campbell was an extra on the show. Ive written an episode about it. When I met her many, many years later, I asked her if she remembered me. Lee, now 54, tried his hand at professional boxing after leaving the show, but a car accident in the early 90s left him unable to return to the ring. His character became inspirational to young viewers as the character always defended himself when getting bullied. The series was created by Phil Redmon, who was also behind Channel 4's Brookside and Hollyoaks. How do you look back on your time at Grange Hill? Set at a comprehensive school in a fictional north London suburb, Grange Hill was one of the longest running and most influential shows in British TV history. Just general courtesy, an excuse me, sorry to disturb you is all it needs. The fact that I want to help you Ro-Land was a catch phrase. The storylines focused on hard-hitting issues for its time - including teenage pregnancy to alcoholism and drug addictions. Did you realise the impact that this story would have? July 23, 1956 - October 26, 2018. Roland was one of Grange Hill's most recognisable faces, Roland, Jonah and Zammo were hugely popular. Did you expect the character of Roland to stick with you for so long? What really happened when Grange Hill met Nancy Reagan at the White House The young. It was interesting to listen to her and what she was doing., The visit has given rise to a lurid fable about Mustafa being stoned the entire time he was there a story that was repeated (with caution) by the Washington Post as recently as 2014. 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. I didnt know he was going; and he didnt know I was going. No, the way I looked at it, at the time, I was just doing a job. Erkan Mustafa hosted a Grange Hill cast reunion at a nightclub in Leicester Square in 2009. Theres so many good memories, especially of the people I became friends with and that I remain friends with. It was exciting; going into a recording studio, never done that before. Even now if I hear it I just cringe!! It was funny ; it was realistic. Yann Wehrling, vice-prsident de la rgion le-de-France, charg de la Transition cologique, et Patrice Leclerc, maire de Gennevilliers et Prsident du groupe Front De Gauche la . "The national press were advertising the fact that they couldnt find a fat child at stage school to appear in Grange Hill. On a Welsh trip, Roland got lost and met the farmer, who taught him some Welsh. Actor John Alford played happy go lucky Robbie Wright between 1985 and 1991. Did the character develop along the lines of your own personality? Hotels near Bonar House Clinic, Hadleigh on Tripadvisor: Find traveler reviews, 650 candid photos, and prices for 2,209 hotels near Bonar House Clinic in Hadleigh, England. He made his first appearance in episode 1 of series 5 and made his final appearance in episode 24 of series 10. Check out our exclusive Jonathan Lambeth aka Danny Kendall interview - now online! The pair left the show in the early 1980s just four years after joining but remained friends throughout their careers. Susan Tully landed her Grange Hill role in 1981, aged 13. Following the show, Erkan made appearances at three Grange Hill reunions: ITV This Morning's reunion in 1998, the Bring Back Grange Hill programme in 2005, and he hosted a cast reunion at Sound nightclub in Leicester Square in 2009. Most people dont want any publicity or any press involved, but I could probably film some of it and do it as a podcast. Ive written a couple of pieces and taken things around, not just about Grange Hill. The star had actually trained as a teacher but never taught in the classroom, as she decided to pursue acting instead. It was amazing., One of the other cast members who went was Erkan Mustafa, who played Roland Ro-laaand Browning. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was a single child. No way. I said to Simone that I thank her for that and she told me to shut up! 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I find it bizarre that some people dont look back on their time at Grange Hill fondly. Its a shame they didnt have 45 minutes of it. Todd has been with his childhood sweetheart Dina Clarkin since 1990, and they have two sons James and Thomas. So we spent the whole evening chatting about the reunion! So there could be a whole corporate line. It first aired on BBC1 on February 8 1978. The very first episode we ever filmed was the Chessington Zoo episode. Wherever we went, they played the video of Just Say No, so they had to bring those characters there as well. It was 50 minutes long and it had to be edited to 29 minutes. The star also hosted a Grange Hill cast reunion in a nightclub in Leicester Square back in 2009. Erkan Mustafa speaks exclusively to Grange Hill Gold about playing one of Grange Hills most iconic characters, and the legacy of Roland Browning . GRANGE Hill Roland 'Roly' Browning actor Erkan Mustafa looks very different 39 years after his debut on the popular teen show. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Its a real shame that the BBC has let down the public when it comes to the 30th anniversary of Grange Hill. Terry Sue-Patt, who played Benny Green, was one of Grange Hill's first-generation cast - Tucker's sidekick - but he and MacDonald overlapped for one series, and MacDonald had known Sue-Patt at. You couldnt even go for a pee without security. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220 . Nobody really remembers the cross over between Tuckers year and my year; the Mark Burdiss (Stewpot) era. who played Tucker, Janet actress Simone Nylander, and Erkan Mustafa, who starred as Roland. Its because they think they are better than Grange Hill. At the time there was some animosity on the set because only certain people on the set got invited to America. Luke 'Gonch' Gardener stepped into the shoes of Pogo Patterson as Grange Hill's ginger entrepreneur, joining the cast in 1985. How bizarre is that? He also had minor roles in other TV shows including Desmonds, General Hospital and Jackanory. Roland has set up . Looking back, later on in life, it had no effect on me. Zammo, Tucker, Janet and Roland meet for catch-up 43 YEARS after the beloved children's show first aired. "The national press were advertising the fact that they couldn't find a fat child at stage school to appear in Grange Hill. I never thought all those years ago that we would even be friends. To me, we were just acting. Basically the whole thing is Roland showing people how he developed and how he came on. We pay for videos too. At my age now, 2 years older doesnt make any difference, but when youre 15,16, 17; it does. In reality, only 3 years later, we had the whole beginning of the ecstasy movement. Grange Hill Series 7 synopsis - First broadcast on 3rd January 1984 It s a new term & Zammo has a girlfriend (Jackie Wright) who goes to rival school Brookdale. . Diane K. Young. The storylines focused on hard-hitting issues for its time - including teenage pregnancy to alcoholism and drug addictions. You can do it.'". Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. There was no storyline I didnt enjoy doing, but theres one thing I hate, and I cringe about it now. Because I had a character mother and father on set, I did scenes with those and when you have those parent scenes youre acting with adults quite a lot. . Roland 'Roly' Browning became one of the most inspiring characters on hit show Grange Hill 2 Actor Erkan Mustafa looks very different 29 years after show debut Fans loved how despite horrific. He also appeared on Soccer AM and Celebrity Juice. Susan, 54, is extremely. Grange Hill's headteacher was in charge between 1981 and 1991. Grange Hill was a children's television show that began in 1978 on BBC1 and ran all the way up until 2008. Roly even had a knack for foreign languages. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Roland 'Roly' Browning became one of the most inspiring characters on hit show Grange Hill, Actor Erkan Mustafa looks very different 29 years after show debut, Grange Hill star Lee 'Zammo' MacDonald joins EastEnders as Terry and has showdown with Danny Dyer's Mick Carter over Spice Girls tickets, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Former Grange Hill actor Erkan Mustafa still gets recognised, 29 years after making his debut on the groundbreaking school drama. . His relationships include Fabienne. She left the series in 1985 and continued to act, appearing in TV series such as Spender and Only Fools and Horses. . I turned up for my first audition. as the character 'Otto' in 1993. RD's first wife, Anna [Teasdale]; sharing Notting Hill Gate flat . . I cant tolerate rudeness in people. But Gripper's attention to Roland was slightly taken away as Gripper focused on carrying out a hate campaign against non-white pupils at the school. Bullied by others, only child Roland struggled to fit in at Grange Hill. They even had the same name for the restaurant that Id wrote! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The Grange Hill gang meet Nancy Reagan in 1986. This was because his parents had separated. A lot of fan-mail that I received was from people who had been bullied and people felt really sorry for the character, saying he should stand up for himself. Just say no! Grange Hill star Gwyneth Powell passed away at the age of 76 Credit: BBC 10 The actress played headmistress Bridget McClusky for 10 years until 1991 Credit: Rex The late actress died aged 76. Fast forward nearly three decades later, the 52-year-old actor looks unrecognisable from his appearance on the show. It really bugs me. Roland's best friends are Zammo McGuire, Jonah Jones and Kevin Baylon and his friends are Fay Lucas, Janet St. Clair, Annette Firman, Jimmy Flynn, Belinda Zowkowski, Julie Marchant, Diane Cooney, Jackie Wright, Banksy Banks, Julian Fairbrother and Cheryl Webb. He was always seeking acceptance from his parents. It first aired on BBC1 on February 8 1978. Roland- Erkan Mustafa. Thats quite a nice thing. Was it difficult to play these scenes? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. What did I have, the Freedom of the White House?. He played the role for six years and became an iconic character in the series, suffering horrific bullying at the hands of Gripper Stebson. Would you like to see your episodes released? As the bullied 'fat kid,' Roland 'Roly' Browning was one of Grange Hill's most popular characters from 1982 to 1987. Mrs McClusky was Grange Hill's headteacher and she was in charge between 1981 and 1991. A teacher put me up for the role and said Go on. st lawrence county police blotter; how soon after gallbladder surgery can i get a tattoo; taurus horoscope today and tomorrow; grubhub acquisition multiple Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. . Chris Eubank's life from marrying his manager, involvement in fatal car crash, to son's death at a tragically young age, Letitia Dean's life away from Sharon Watts including marriage to Holby City star and net worth, BBC University Challenge viewers joke it's 'too easy' with question '5-year-old could get right', Roland 'Roly' Browning in BBC's Grange Hill. Caroline 'Calley' Donnington - Simone Hyams Simone Hymas is best known for her role as Calley in Grange Hill, which she starred in from 1985 until 1991. When I left Grange Hill it was only really Ricky who I kept in touch with, and Amma Asante (Cheryl) for about 12 or 15 years. The long-running series was created by Phil Redmon, who also created Channel 4's. Actor and TV presenter Erkan Mustafa shot to fame playing Roland 'Roly' Browning in popular BBC show Grange Hill. Roland attempted to stand up to Gripper by fighting him in the bathroom, but was not capable enough to overpower him and Gripper floored Roland. "A teacher put me up for the role and said 'Go on. Roland Browning was Grange Hills fat kid. Headmistress Bridget McClusky, played by Gwyneth Powell, was one of the longest standing characters in the show appearing on screen between 1981 and 1991. Erkan Mustafa - Roland . Dont be ashamed to talk about your past, because its your past that makes you what you are today. But this just snowballed. Was there any storyline you didnt enjoy doing? Do you have a message for the thousands of Grange Hill fans out there? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Contents 4 6 7 8 9 Character History Series 5 (1982) Grange Hill (TV Series 1978-2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Former Grange Hill actor Erkan Mustafa still gets recognised, 29 years after making his debut on the groundbreaking school drama. . She said no, and I pointed to myself as if I was sex-god and said this is what you could have had! Roland made friends with a couple of bullies, and was caught red handed stealing Annette Firman's bike. He also enjoyed several top 40 hit singles, produced by Stock/Waterman, following his TV success. How will I know? It was 30 years ago! he says. He invites Gripper there and says to him I forgive you for what you did. It had an affect on people out there. Lee has made several TV appearances since leaving Grange Hill, including an episode of The Bill in which his love interest was played by Melissa Wilkes - who also played his girlfriend Jackie. Grange Hill ran for 30 years until 2008 and covered major issues from drug use to teen pregnancy, HIV and knife crime. Originally, viewers felt sorry for Roland, as he was a victim of bullying at the hands of Gripper Stebson. Grange Hill creator Sir Philip Redmond explained the sudden name change for the show (Picture: PA) . Its going to be quite strange for us, the class of 86; we had our reunion a couple of years ago. Regardless of getting into trouble Roland would continue to bunk off school and also faced numerous threats from Gripper.