Grange Hill - Season 5 (1982)

School cuts are being noticed, what with the lack of a Technical Drawing teacher, and book shortages. The Computer Club wants to buy a new computer for £1200, and the PTA tries to come up with some fund-raising ideas. A "Sponsored Spell" is on the cards. Can Gripper spell any other word than "G.B.H"? Gripper sees the text book shortages as a way of earning money, getting his supplies from St. Mary's girls. He ropes in Pogo as an unwilling accomplice to sell them. Unfortunately, Gripper's muggings have not gone unreported, and a spot inspection by Mr. Keating brings ...

Belinda starts learning the Clarinet, an expensive instrument that she becomes paranoid about getting damaged. Annette hides it in the boys' changing rooms for a laugh, but Belinda is not amused, and nor is Pogo when she bursts in while he is changing. Annette's joke backfires when they find the clarinet gone, and Mr. Baxter tells the girls off when he finds them skulking around. Belinda's mum is annoyed when she finds out the loss, but the clarinet is insured: Fay and Annette have to fork out the first £20 from their savings.

Why has Annette brought two eggs to cookery? Benny Green has inspired Zammo to take the Athletic Trials. Fay is pleased to be selected for the hockey team against Brookdale. Mr. McDuffy is holding auditions for the "school review". Annette's launching of an egg aimed at Roland isn't helping his self-esteem, but he is at least trying to join in. Gripper's back to demanding money from Roly, but Benny intervenes. Roly's entry in the shot putt is a disaster. Fay is praised for their team winning the hockey practice, but Belinda has a clash of interest between hockey and ...

Mr. Hopwood catches Suzanne bunking off, and Mr. McGuffy is impressed by the natural humour of Stewpot and Duane.

Suzanne & Mr. McGuffy get into trouble because of their appearance, and Matthew Cartwright writes an article about bullying.

A sticker frenzy sweeps through Grange Hill.

Annette and Belinda go exploring underground - will they find the Phantom of the Tunnel?

Miss Mooney announces a scheme of collecting chocolate bar wrappers to raise money for new science equipment. Could Roland be an asset at last?

A busy day at the zoo. Who is better behaved, Grange Hill or the animals?

Suzanne seems to be going off the rails - can Clare save her?

Clare's crush on Mr. Hopwood is in danger of getting out of hand.

Unpopular, and bullied by Gripper, Roland Browning has no intention of staying at school.

It's time for the School Revue but will the satirical tone be too strong for Mrs. McClusky?

Belinda is leaving, and Roly is in hospital, so two collections are needed for presents.

It's nearly the end of term. Can Pogo make some money out of the examinations?