Whatever Ive done in the past, people still always say to me Grange Hill, and I think if Id carried on acting Id probably still get recognised for Grange Hill. Erkan, who is now also a writer and director, also landed appeared in several episodes of Blackadder - where he played one of the "enormous orphans" in the Christmas Carol episode. Wherever we went, they played the video of Just Say No, so they had to bring those characters there as well. replace sling stud with rail. He had issues. Now 75, actress Gwyneth Powell went on to act in shows including A Touch of Frost, Casualty, Doctors and. "The national press were advertising the fact that they couldnt find a fat child at stage school to appear in Grange Hill. The most popular faces from the early days of pioneering children's drama Grange Hill are reunited. Mustafa told Grange Hill Gold: "I was just a normal child attending school. I said to Simone that I thank her for that and she told me to shut up! Roland, Its a real shame that the BBC has let down the public when it comes to the 30, They should have done a whole Grange Hill 30. Contents Episode 2 1.5.3 Episode 3 1.5.4 Episode 4 1.5.5 Episode 5 1.5.6 Episode 6 1.5.7 Episode 7 1.5.8 Episode 8 1.5.9 Episode 9 Bullied by others, only child Roland struggled to fit in at Grange Hill. He remains in the public eye appearing as himself on shows such as Celebrity Scissorhands and Celebrity Pointless. Your email address will not be published. Roland's most memorable storylines included being the victim of sustained bullying by school thug Gripper Stebson and forming friendships with Zammo McGuire, Fay Lucas and Janet St. Clair. Most recently, he appeared in the film Silver Birches in 2017 about an author struggling to rebuild his life after the untimely death of his wife. Strictly's Danny Miller, Emily In Paris' Lucien Laviscount and Corrie's Georgia May Foote also appeared on the later seasons of the show. He also appeared on Soccer AM and Celebrity Juice. So we spent the whole evening chatting about the reunion! I think the storyline was handled really, really well. It was 30 years ago! he says. Lee MacDonald - Zammo Maguire MacDonald, who joined the show age 13, went on to have one of the biggest storylines in the school's history when he became addicted to heroin. Looking at it now, we were the chosen ones; we were lucky to get it. I cant tolerate rudeness in people. Thoughts with his family RIP xxx.'. It was one of the longest-running programmes on British TV, finally ending in 2008. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. It was funny ; it was realistic. Show more. We always got on well. At the time it was Anthonys baby, to cover that whole story and he just supervised it so well. Something went wrong, please try again later. Ive written a couple of pieces and taken things around, not just about Grange Hill. After leaving the show, he went on to be a regular on ITV series London's Burning playing Billy Ray. Erkan also appeared in a few episodes of Rowan Atkinson's hit show Blackadder. I never even thought about acting. Check out our exclusive Jonathan Lambeth aka Danny Kendall interview - now online! Something went wrong, please try again later. In the last ten years, fans may have spotted the child actor on Celebrity Juice, Pointless Celebrities and Soccer A.M. Erkan spoke about his time on the show: "I was just a normal child attending school. Menu. Erkan spoke about his time on the show from 1982 to 1987, saying: "I was just a normal child attending school. . shows hes done. The star has had quite a change in career, and is now a corporate events manager. In an interview, somebody asked me if there was an episode of a Grange Hill school reunion, what would happen? I didnt know he was going; and he didnt know I was going. As well as continuing to act on stage and screen, he's also delved into producing and directing and made a memorable appearance on Dancing On Ice in 2009 because of his lack of flair. I said no but I could remember the first 3, so I said those and she said Youre probably the only person who would remember those. "The national press were advertising the fact that they couldn't find a fat child at stage school to appear in Grange Hill. In reality, only 3 years later, we had the whole beginning of the ecstasy movement. 'Finally got hitched!' The show was about Justin Lee-Collins not about any of the kids from Grange Hill; like any of the Bring Back . The Grange Hill cast then and now: Erkan Mustafa who played Roland 'Roly' Browning (Image: HullLive) Erkan, now 50, played one of the most popular stars of the show.. His character Roly. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As well as starring in panto, he appeared on Celebrity Masterchef in 2014 and, In 2015, the actor and his eldest son James filmed a documentary, Dangerous Adventures For Boys, for Channel 5 based on the book byConn and Hal Iggulden, Carty and his eldest son, James, filmed together in a factual television series for Channel 5, Dangerous Adventures For Boys, based on the book written by Conn and Hal Iggulden. Grange Hill's Zammo actor Lee MacDonald marries his girlfriend Jess as he shares beaming wedding day snaps - two Grange Hill actress Gwyneth Powell, known to millions as headmistress Mrs. McClusky, has died aged 76 after undergoing major surgery for a Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, TN residents say Jack Daniel's distillery spews black mold, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' Looking at it now, we were the chosen ones; we were lucky to get it. Former Grange Hill actor Erkan Mustafa still gets recognised, 29 years after making his debut on the groundbreaking school drama. After Grange Hill he starred in Lenny Henry's 90s sitcomChef! 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It was exciting; going into a recording studio, never done that before. Its ranging from George Armstrong (Alan) to people from much later, that I didnt even know on Grange Hill. leaving it . How did you get on with the adults on set? Certain episodes. John gave up acting after Grange Hill and now works as the manager of a casino. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Did you expect the character of Roland to stick with you for so long? . He invites Gripper there and says to him I forgive you for what you did. A lot of characters get invited to the reunion, and people dont actually know who sent the original letter. After Grange Hill, actor Erkan starred in Lenny Henry's 90s sitcom Chef! Roland Browning, played by Erkan Mustafa, was a legendary character on the show, tackling sensitive issues like bullying between 1982 until 1987. She doesnt know what shes missing!! I dont remember much about arriving there, apart from the amount of security. I find it bizarre that some people dont look back on their time at Grange Hill fondly. 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. The question is how far do you go? You could have ex cast members being interviewed. He made his first appearance in episode 1 of series 5 and made his final appearance in episode 18 of series 6. He became a lot more confident. The actor - who played underdog Roly for six years - became one of the BBC show's most beloved characters. The Kaiser Chiefs, Denise Van Outen, Johnny Vegas all agreed to do it. There were some great scenes that were cut, that were really really good. Roland- Erkan Mustafa. Me and Simone (Janet) had a wonderful relationship. After leaving Grange Hill she appeared in popular shows such as Heartbeat, A Touch of Frost and Holby City. Now married with four children, she is a qualified beauty therapist and has reportedly set up a freight business. 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. The class clown was at the centre of one of the most talked about storylines on Grange Hill when his character developed a dangerous heroin addiction in the mid-80s. So never say never! Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. They had to be politically correct and they took Amma (Cheryl) and Alison (Louise) and Ricky (Ant) because he was a major part of the record, and Joann Kenny (Jane) because she played a major part in the video. To me, it made no difference working with a fellow child or an adult. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. A few notable people who starred in the show include Todd Carty (Mark Fowler in EastEnders ), Gary Love (Casualty), Lee MacDonald (The Bill) and John Alford (London's Burning). 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. Now 75, the actress went on to act in shows including A Touch of Frost, Casualty, Doctors and Holby City. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220 . He briefly worked in a catering business, before returning to his television roots to work as a writer and director. You can do it.". Its a real shame that the BBC has let down the public when it comes to the 30th anniversary of Grange Hill. When I met her many, many years later, I asked her if she remembered me. There was always animosity between stage schools at one point and I think at the time there was arguments about You only get invited because your mums a chaperone or You only get invited because . Look at Alex Kingston, who has gone on to do loads of stuff. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site is dedicated to the BBC TV series Grange Hill which ran from 1978-2008, concentrating particularly on the early years (1978-1990). Its a bit of a mish-mash to be honest. How will I know? July 23, 1956 - October 26, 2018. Its about forgetting the past, and its the past who made us who we are today. READ MORE: Call the Midwife icon Stephen McGann's co-star wife, 3 famous brothers and Emmerdale role. The tenth series of the British television drama series Grange Hill began broadcasting on 6 January 1987 before ending on 27 March 1987 on BBC One. Required fields are marked *. Lee had always had an interest in boxing and continued to develop his skill to a high level but unfortunately a car accident in the early 1990s left him unable to pursue the sport. Headmistress Bridget McClusky, played by Gwyneth Powell, was one of the longest standing characters in the show appearing on screen between 1981 and 1991. Was it difficult to play these scenes? Erkan Mustafa found fame in the Eighties as Roland 'Roly' Browning who was bullied for being obese. The fact that Im always going to look like Roland, unless I become slimmer of the year and change my whole body image means people will always recognise me as him. as the character 'Otto' in 1993. Pupils [ edit] * On joining the actors' union Equity at the age of 16, it was necessary for some Grange Hill actors to change their professional names to avoid confusion with existing artists with the same name. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? "A teacher put me up for the role and said 'Go on. Playing the popular rebel won her the part of Michelle Fowler in EastEnders which she played for a decade. We sat in this room and we heard footsteps coming down the hall, then loads of bodyguards around and then the door opens, and in comes Nancy. You can do it.'". I never really wanted to be an actor and doing Grange Hill, that made for 10 or 15 years of my life, think I was going to be an actor. So thats really good ; Ive spoken to her on the phone a couple of times. I say that to everybody in life! Roland is the son of Mr Browning and Mrs Browning. Roland's disappearance does much to transform his classmates' attitude to him and he returns to a hero's welcome.[1]. Thanks very much to Erkan Mustafa for taking part in this interview. . Theres a girl called Tracey who used to be in Grange Hill, who I tracked down and we met up in a pub in Islington, only to bump into Mark Burdiss (Stewpot)! Thats quite a nice thing. The Grange Hill gang meet Nancy Reagan in 1986. Roly even had a knack for foreign languages. I had a conversation with Anothony Minghella (Script Editor) and said theres no way Roland would ever be playing basketball. Erkan starred alongside other famous faces including former EastEnders star Todd Carty who played Peter 'Tucker' Jenkins, Casualty's Amanda Mealing, who portrayed Tracy Edwards and Lee MacDonald as Samuel 'Zammo' McGuire. Got a story? I think they should have release series 1-5, but I think the BBCs timing was wrong. But the BBC turned it down and I feel theyve let the public down. We ask about each others lives. The whole concept was a 40 minute show of celebrities, who grew up watching Grange Hill, talking about their favourite characters and being interviewed by their favourite characters. GRANGE Hill's Zammo, Tucker, Roland and Janet look unrecognisable in a 'mini reunion' picture. 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. A teacher put me up for the role and said Go on. There weren't many black actors about on TV at that time. A few years ago, Channel 4 reunited some of the cast for Bring Back Grange Hill. Roland Browning was a student at Grange Hill from 1982 to 1987, played by Erkan Mustafa. Erkan, who is now also a writer and director, also appeared in several episodes of Blackadder, where he played one of the "enormous orphans" in the Christmas Carol episode. He reunited with some of his Grange Hill class mates for Channel 4's Bring Back Grange Hill and also works for a taxi firm. People dont realise that. As Benny Green, Terry Sue-Patt was the first character to ever be seen on the show and became one of the most popular characters. Were talking about the most protected building in the world, where a president cant even get a blow job without the rest of the world knowing. 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. Mustafa laughs wearily. Do you have a story to sell? 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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Alison Bettles, now 51, played Fay Lucas from 1982 to 1987 in six series of the show. Janet St. Clair noticed that Roland had started having school dinners. And the rest is history basically. Lee MacDonald played. How is a 16-year-old kid meant to be doing that? Roland reported Annette to Mrs McClusky but Annette said that this was because he wasn't kind to Diane. The original show provided early TV exposure for some future stars,. 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. There was an episode where there was a school disco and they were playing Spandau Ballets True (another song I cant stand!). Lee MacDonald played Zammo the character whose heroin addiction provided the hard-hitting storyline and sat on the sofa next to Mrs Reagan. However the route is sabotaged by Mandy Firth and Sarah Wilks who hide one of the control markers, causing Mr Baxter and Roland to get lost. 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. What are your memories of that? His Grange Hill character was so popular, he was given his own spin-off show Tucker's Luck from 1983 to 1985. Get all the biggest showbiz news straight to your inbox. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He also runs a locksmith business in Wallington, Surrey. And really well acted by Lee. Its a shame they didnt have 45 minutes of it. The national press were advertising the fact that they couldnt find a fat child at stage school to appear in Grange Hill. He and his mother, had a word with Mrs McClusky, and Roland started visiting an educational psychologist and also attempted to lose weight. Theres even talk of a Grange Hill convention that Im discussing with someone at the moment; a meet and greet day, with a Q and A and show some episodes. . Emily Atack won't stop accepting sexy TV roles despite cruel online trolls, The Inbetweeners actress and comedian Emily Atack has vowed to keep accepting racy on-screen roles despite the horrific abuse she's received from online abusers, Police hunt for East London gang setting foxes on fire with 'lighter fluid', The sickening criminals have reportedly been torturing foxes, setting them on fire, and smoking out their dens with police are appealing for more information from the public. 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. I was acting. "A teacher put me up for the role and said 'Go on. Gordon 'Jonah' Jones, was a student at Grange Hill, from 1982 to 1983, played by Lee Sparke. I cant stand listening to Careless Whisper. We have to ask you about Rolands friendship with Janet. Ive written an episode about it. He's appeared in Casualty and CBBC show Mile High and had a long-term relationship with Tina Mahon who played Ronnie Birtles. Thats what the whole episode was about. Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. There were a couple of people who were a few years older than me. He came up trumps; it was so well written. Was it difficult to play these scenes? Im going to be seeing Simone for the first time in about 20 years, this month, and its just going to be amazing. A teacher put me up for the role and said Go on. His relationships include Fabienne. The gritty Grange Hill with its often hard-hitting storylines was always one of the more true-to-life shows for kids of the 70s, 80s, 90s and the noughties. No, really, I just hope that they enjoyed watching Grange Hill as much as we enjoyed making it!
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