About this season
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.
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 7
6.0Aired 6 November 1990 • 24 min
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.
2. Episode 8
5.0Aired 8 November 1990 • 24 min
Byker Grove's honour is at stake in the football match against Denton Burn, but no one is betting on the outcome.
3. Episode 9
6.0Aired 13 November 1990 • 24 min
Donna's dad blows his top when she returns home with a hangover.
4. Episode 10
5.0Aired 15 November 1990 • 24 min
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.
5. Episode 11
7.0Aired 20 November 1990 • 24 min
Spuggie comes down to earth with a bang, almost halting her spying activities.
6. Episode 12
6.0Aired 22 November 1990 • 24 min
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.
7. Episode 13
7.0Aired 27 November 1990 • 24 min
Spuggie bunks off school and puts herself in danger.
8. Episode 14
6.0Aired 29 November 1990 • 24 min
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...
9. Episode 15
6.0Aired 4 December 1990 • 24 min
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.
10. Episode 16
6.0Aired 6 December 1990 • 24 min
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?
11. Episode 17
7.0Aired 11 December 1990 • 24 min
Donna is back, and hates what she hears about Charley.
12. Episode 18
6.0Aired 13 December 1990 • 24 min
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.
13. Episode 19
6.0Aired 18 December 1990 • 24 min
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?
14. Episode 20
6.0Aired 20 December 1990 • 24 min
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.
15. Episode 21
Aired 25 December 1990 • 24 min
Gill's split with Julie makes him wild. Spuggie and Fraser settle in at Speedy's and meet a new face. Jan is back.
16. Episode 22
Aired 27 December 1990 • 24 min
The Dobsons' party is rudely interrupted. Will Charley's record get released? And there's double trouble for Gill.
17. Episode 23
Aired 1 January 1991 • 24 min
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.
18. Episode 24
Aired 3 January 1991 • 24 min
Gill is asked about the car respray. Charley returns to the Riverfront Club to find out about her record.
19. Episode 25
Aired 8 January 1991 • 24 min
Kelly confronts Carl. Donna deceives Kirsten. The return match looms with Denton Burn. Gill gets a threat and makes a confession.
20. Episode 26
Aired 10 January 1991 • 24 min
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.