Grange Hill features three iconic actors: Todd Carty as Peter ‘Tucker’ Jenkins, Gwyneth Powell as headteacher Mrs McClusky, and George Christopher as the scheming Alan Humphries.
Main cast
- Peter ‘Tucker’ JenkinsTodd Carty1–7Main
- Mrs McCluskyGwyneth Powell3–16Main
- Alan HumphriesGeorge Christopher1–7Main
- Ziggy GreeningJohn Alkin2–7Main
- Tommy WatsonMark Baxter1–3Main
- Suzanne RossSusan Tully2–5Main
- Carrie MorrisLinda Melrose2–8Main
- Ron StamperPeter Childs5–10Main
- Janet ‘Spanner’ WilsonTamsin Heatley11–14Main
- Mr BaxterRobert Hartley1–5Main
Supporting cast
- Danny KendallJohn Alford3–8Supp
- Zammo McGuireLee MacDonald6–10Supp
- Jules HopkinsonVicky Licorish13–17Supp
- Mrs KeeleRuth Davies1–6Supp
Guest & voice
- Molly HealyCathy Murphy1–2Guest
- Georgina HayesCatherine Chase6Guest
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About this cast
Grange Hill is a long-running British children’s television series about a London comprehensive school. The show ran for 31 series from 1978 to 2008, following the lives of pupils and staff at the fictional Grange Hill. It was praised for tackling realistic teenage issues.
FAQs
Who plays the character of Tucker Jenkins in Grange Hill?
Todd Carty played the popular character Peter ‘Tucker’ Jenkins from the first series in 1978 until he left in 1985.
How many series does Grange Hill have?
The show ran for 31 series from 1978 to 2008, making it one of the longest-running children’s TV shows in the UK.
Is Grange Hill returning for a reboot?
There are no current plans for a new series, although the original episodes are often re-run and available on BBC iPlayer.
What music was used for the Grange Hill theme?
The theme music is an instrumental piece called ‘Chicken Man’ by Alan Hawkshaw, later re-recorded for the series.
Which channel originally broadcast Grange Hill?
Grange Hill was originally broadcast on BBC One, usually as part of the children’s afternoon schedule.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026