byker grove
Byker Grove is a British teen drama series that aired on CBBC’s BBC One from 1989 to 2006. Created by Adele Rose and executive producer Andrea Wonfor, the film was filmed in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. The show, which originally aired at 5:10 pm after the press conference (later moved to 5 pm), was aimed at older teens and young adults and featured serious and occasionally controversial storylines.
It gained attention for featuring the first gay kiss on children’s television and for breaking the fourth wall in its final season. Ant and Dec (former actors PJ and Duncan) plan to revive the show in 2024.
What happened to the Byker Grove actor?
The cast of hit children’s TV series Byker Grove went on to pursue a variety of different paths after the show ended. Here’s an overview of what happened to some of the actors:
- Ant & Dec (PJ & Duncan)
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly (also known as Ant & Dec) have found great success after working in Byker Grove. They released an album and scored several chart-topping hits, including “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble.” They became popular television presenters, hosting shows such as SMTV Live, Pop Idol, Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent.
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Jill Halfpenny became a famous actress after playing Nicola Dobson in Byker Grove. She has appeared in hit shows including Coronation Street, EastEnders, Waterloo Road and In the Club. She also had a successful career in London’s West End, winning an Olivier Award for her performance in Legally Blonde.
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Donna Air played Charlie in Byker Grove and branched out into music with the band Crush. She later became a television host, hosting shows such as “The Big Breakfast” and MTV’s “Total Request Live.” Donna also appeared on Dancing on Ice and worked as a fashion entrepreneur.
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- Andrew Hayden Smith (Ben)
Andrew Hayden Smith embarked on a speaking career after his character Ben was murdered in Byker Grove. He has appeared on shows such as Live & Kicking and CBBC. Andrew has also had roles in Doctor Who, The Cucumber and Hollyoaks. He is now a voiceover artist for ITV.
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Anna Orwin plays Lou in Byker Grove and has also appeared in other TV series such as 55 North, Holby City, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. She also appeared on the comedy show The League of Gentlemen.
Charlie Hunnam only played Jason in three episodes, but he became a global success. He starred in “Queer as Folk” and became the lead actor in the hit American TV series “Sons of Anarchy”. Charlie has also appeared in films such as Green Street, Nicholas Nickleby and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
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Lyndyann Barras plays the role of Spuggy in Byker Grove. Although she hasn’t made a major impact on the small screen since then, she has been involved in local stage productions and considers herself an actress and businesswoman.
Billy Fane played Geoff in Byker Grove and has appeared in Billy Elliot and Playboy Purely Belter” (Purely Belter) and other pantomimes and films. He is also a graduate of the Graduate Program in Education and Special Needs in Education.
These are just a few examples of the cast’s journey after Byker Grove. Each actor has his or her own unique path, and some have achieved significant success in the entertainment industry.
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Baker Grove actor
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actor |
Features |
subsequent career |
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Ant McPartlin |
Petaling Jaya |
TV presenter (Ant & Dec), chart-topping musician |
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Declan Donnelly |
Duncan |
TV presenter (Ant & Dec), chart-topping musician |
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Gill halfpenny |
Nikola |
Actress (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, West End) |
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Donna Eyre |
Charlie |
TV host, fashion entrepreneur |
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Andrew Hayden Smith |
Book |
TV presenter, actor (Doctor Who, Hollyoaks) |
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Anna Alvin |
building |
Actress (55 North, Holby City, Coronation Street) |
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Charlie Hunnam |
Jason |
Actor (“Sons of Anarchy,” “King Arthur: Legend of Mana”) |
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Lyndon Barras |
Spurge |
actress, businesswoman |
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Billy Finn |
Jeff |
Actor (Billy Elliot, Purely Belter), graduate student in education |
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