He made his first appearance in episode 1 of series 5 and made his final appearance in episode 18 of series 6. I didnt know he was going; and he didnt know I was going. The proper message, though, was an anti-drugs one, taking on first lady Nancy Reagans campaign catchphrase, Just Say No. . lots of reasons. Grange Hill: Erkan Mustafa stars as Roland in 1983, Hollyoaks star John Pickard looks completely different over a decade after leaving show, Sacked CBeebies star Sarah-Jane Honeywell felt 'lost' after axing over naked photoshoot. The TV star alsoworked as a presenter for E4 Music and previously did some interviews and presenting for a film website. The original show provided early TV exposure for some future stars,. It first aired on BBC1 on February 8 1978. Thats why me and Lee do our own Roland and Zammo thing; we do music shows (mainly because my friend is the booker) but also a couple of charity nights. She was very welcoming, she was warm. Her most recent TV role was in an episode of Casualty in 2014. Paula-Ann's edgy character Claire caused a stir by fantasising about teacher MrHopwood in her diary, who was then attached by her overprotective father. Lee MacDonald played. He was a very sad character. Looking back, later on in life, it had no effect on me. Janet was such a helpful character; even though she got on Rolands nerves, I think he loved it really. But after his departure from the square, he played away from type portraying the villainous PC Gabriel Kent in The Bill. 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. 9.2K views 5 years ago #GrangeHill Lee MacDonald (born 21 June 1968) is a British actor who played Zammo McGuire in the children's TV series Grange Hill from 1982-1987. We keep saying we are going to meet up; we will do some time this month. Taking to Twitter, he said: 'Deeply saddened by the news of a dear friend Terry Sue-Patt passing away. 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. Unable to cope, he goes and locks himself in the toilets. It had taken me a year to write six episodes, and so I was thinking had I told anyone about this? Bullied by others, only child Roland struggled to fit in at 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. who played Tucker, Janet actress Simone Nylander, and Erkan Mustafa, who starred as Roland. Lee Macdonald and I get on really well now. "The national press were advertising the fact that they couldn't find a fat child at stage school to appear in Grange Hill. Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. 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. He became a lot more confident. Thats snowballed into quite a lot of people going to be attending. What was that experience like . You had the four main characters who were involved in the storyline; Lee (Zammo), Melissa (Jackie), Mmoloki (Kevin) and myself. Look at Alex Kingston, who has gone on to do loads of stuff. He also had minor roles in other TV shows including Desmonds, General Hospital and Jackanory. Youre going to have people you like, and people you dont like. Gripper had picked on Roland during the series, making him give him money and humiliating him. Lee MacDonald played. Erkan Mustafa (born 14 May 1970) is a British actor and television presenter of Turkish Cypriot descent, [1] most noted for the part of Roland Browning in Grange Hill ( BBC 1982-1987). . The actor shot to fame playing Roland 'Roly' Browning on BBC's Grange Hill, All the latest TV news and gossip straight to your inbox every weekday. The long-running series was created by Phil Redmon, who also created Channel 4's Brookside as well as Hollyoaks. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. (1991). It really bugs me. Grange Hill creator Sir Philip Redmond explained the sudden name change for the show (Picture: PA) . When I tracked her down, I had to ask Are you the real Simone? I never thought all those years ago that we would even be friends. I bought this special suit, but looking at the pictures now, it was awful the trousers didnt match and I remember wearing white socks. Regardless of getting into trouble Roland would continue to bunk off school and also faced numerous threats from Gripper. 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. 5. I dont get over to see him much, but Ive met his wife and I was invited to their wedding. Simon Vaughan who played Freddie in the show is a TV producer, so we already had a producer on the team. . I was acting. Erkan Mustafa speaks exclusively to Grange Hill Gold about playing one of Grange Hills most iconic characters, and the legacy of Roland Browning . Hes living in France and he owns a restaurant. You come up with conversations and it just spurred me on. Visiting Hours: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Wellsville Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:00 a.m. Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Wellsville Diane K. Young, 62, passed away Friday (Oct. 26 . We started with the clothes and she was quite fashion conscious and chic. Erkan Mustafa - Roland 'Roly' Browning. It first aired on BBC1 on February 8 1978. 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. He played the character for six years. Im starting to arrange this cast reunion, which started off as just a joke with John Holmes (Gonch). Zammo, Tucker, Janet and Roland meet for catch-up 43 YEARS after the beloved children's show first aired. So many people, who went on to be really successful started on the show. Watch out for a Grange Hill feature in this on BBC 1, Weds at 2100. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. . . After Grange Hill, actor Erkan starred in Lenny Henry's 90s sitcom Chef! Half the time people would come up to me in the street and say You should fight Gripper. A few years ago, Channel 4 reunited some of the cast for Bring Back Grange Hill. The four actors starred in the hit BBC school-based show back in the late 70s and early 80s. We ask about each others lives. Susan Tully landed her Grange Hill role in 1981, aged 13. Did the character develop along the lines of your own personality? Now 75, actress Gwyneth Powell went on to act in shows including A Touch of Frost, Casualty, Doctors and. His uncoordinated moves became a ratings draw and in one routine he accidentally skidded through the exit. We pay for videos too. Actor and TV presenter Erkan Mustafa shot to fame playing Roland 'Roly' Browning in popular BBC show Grange Hill. He played the role for six years and became an iconic character in the series, suffering horrific bullying at the hands of Gripper Stebson. 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. What are your favourite memories from your time playing Roland? For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. After sixyears as Zammo, Lee left Grange Hill with critical acclaim for his portrayal of Zammo. Michelle moved to Dundee in the early 1990s to bring up her family, where she works alongside her husband running their family glazing business. The former teenage pin-up was caught by the News Of The World's Fake Sheikh and then served a six week sentence after being charged. 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. . but thats only my joke! In certain ways it had an affect on certain individuals. July 23, 1956 - October 26, 2018. . When Roland began at Grange Hill he was singled out by bully Gripper Stebson who would threaten him for his lunch money and with further threats of violence if he didn't comply. I cant tolerate rudeness in people. How do you think the character developed? Its quite strange that that was the first episode we ever filmed and it was also, as actors, one of the most fun. Erkan - who is of Turkish-Cypriot descent - is now 50 years old and looks like a whole new person compared to his younger self. Even now if I hear it I just cringe!! Always full of money making schemes, Gonch was a wheeler dealer who ran a toast bar, a dating agency, a homework service and a PE kit lending scheme all from the classroom. It was exciting; going into a recording studio, never done that before. They made my character dance with his girlfriend, Fabienne. Roland reported Annette to Mrs McClusky but Annette said that this was because he wasn't kind to Diane. In reality, only 3 years later, we had the whole beginning of the ecstasy movement. Thanks very much to Erkan Mustafa for taking part in this interview. His relationships include Fabienne. Actor and writer Erkan Mustafa starred in the BBC1 series, Grange Hill, for six years from 1982 to 1987. She said no, and I pointed to myself as if I was sex-god and said this is what you could have had! Word of mouth is not enough! But his fortunes turned when he was written out after being caught in a drugs sting. So never say never! Watch the video for Just Say No, the Grange Hill single, and there are many things a child would do well to denounce: a mullet, a saxophone solo and wearing a cardigan to a disco. The actor - who played Roly for six years - became one of the most inspiring characters during his time on the programme. 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. Your email address will not be published. At the end of the day, if they didnt enjoy it; fair enough, but Grange Hill set you on a path. Something went wrong, please try again later. It was a bit of a dream come true, really.'. His character became inspirational to young viewers as the character always defended himself when getting bullied. So we spent the whole evening chatting about the reunion! But it was all good really. Little brother to Jaqui, Robbie is best remembered for his romances with Calley Donnington and his friendship with Ziggy Greaves. He briefly worked in a catering business, before returning to his television roots to work as a writer and director. Apprentice pair facing the sack after romping at show's 17m mansion, Brand new Disney show fails to premiere leaving fans furious, Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, EastEnders Natalie Cassidy shares rare picture of her lookalike daughter Joanie, 6, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He also runs a locksmith business in Wallington, Surrey. Get in touch with us at [email protected] or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. Gripper began picking on a new kid at Grange Hill named Roland Browning, mostly because Roland was overweight and shy with no friends. 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 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. I think they should have release series 1-5, but I think the BBCs timing was wrong. At the time there was some animosity on the set because only certain people on the set got invited to America. Was there any storyline you didnt enjoy doing? The storylines focused on hard-hitting issues for its time - including teenage pregnancy to alcoholism and drug addictions. The show was about Justin Lee-Collins not about any of the kids from Grange Hill; like any of the Bring Back . Bettles was one of the cast members to take part in the famous Just Say No single, to promote an anti-drugs message after the programme's controversial storyline with Zammo McGuire who became hooked on heroin as a child. with Lenny Henry as well as several episodes of Blackadder. Click here to upload yours. Thirty years on, Roland and Zammo reveal all. . Strictly's Danny Miller, Emily In Paris' Lucien Laviscount and Corrie's Georgia May Foote also appeared on the later seasons of the show. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. GRANGE Hill Roland 'Roly' Browning actor Erkan Mustafa looks very different 39 years after his debut on the popular teen show. I didnt do that to many other members of the cast, but me and Simone always did. She made a brief return as Trisha in the final episode of Tucker's Luck, a Grange Hill spin-off based on Todd Carty's character Tucker. 10. Simone played the role of Calley in Grange Hill for six years, appearing in the very first episode of the show. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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He then starred as Mark Fowler in EastEnders from 1990 to 2003, with a groundbreaking storyline when his character was diagnosed with HIV. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. CC shared room with RD in Roland Gardens when RD at St Martin's [School of Art] and CC at Royal College of Art [RCA] in stained glass department. Plotting a deranged revenge plot on the mother who gave him away involving incest and raping a colleague, psychopathic Gabriel became a serial killer and eventually committed suicide. Mrs McClusky was Grange Hill's headteacher and she was in charge between 1981 and 1991. Grange Hill cast reunite 43 years on to discuss the importance of teaching kids about drugs in a pre-internet world and meeting First Lady Grange Hill reunion! 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. They talked about the campaign, and he explained the programme to her: I dont think she had a clue what Grange Hill was. It is only looking back, he says, that he realises what a big deal it was, although he did make an effort at the time. She also enjoyed a romance with Stewpot, before discovering he was seeing Annette Firman behind her back. And really well acted by Lee. Janet St. Clair | Grange Hill Wiki | Fandom in: Children, Teenagers, St. Clair Family, and 4 more Janet St. Clair Edit Janet St. Clair was a student at Grange Hill from 1982 to 1986, played by Simone Nylander. Fans loved that kind hearted Roland always stood up for himself and discovered he had a talent for foreign languages. Nobody really remembers the cross over between Tuckers year and my year; the Mark Burdiss (Stewpot) era. After Grange Hill he starred in Lenny Henry's 90s sitcomChef! She doesnt know what shes missing!! TV series Grange Hill is set to be turned into a film, which will take a "realistic view of what education is like now". Just general courtesy, an excuse me, sorry to disturb you is all it needs. Erkan, who starred in the show from 1982 until 1987, said: "I was just a normal child attending school. Menu. In 1988, Alison appeared in an Eastenders spin-off called Civvy Street, set during the second world war, playing a young Ethel Skinner. 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. Certain episodes. . How will I know? 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. Jonah is the cousin of Jeremy Irvine. She noticed a small dimple on her breast while on holiday in Rome in May 2015. The show focused on dealing with issues like bullying and learning difficulties in a fictional school in the fictional borough of Northam. Julie Marchant 73 episodes, 1983-1987 Sonya Kearns .