

Byker Grove
“Byker Grove is an alternative place to be.”
Overview
Byker Grove was a British television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by Adele Rose. The show was broadcast at 5.10pm after Newsround on CBBC on BBC One. It was aimed at an older teenager and young adult audience, tackling serious and sometimes controversial storylines.
Seasons (18)
Season 1
6 Episodes
1989
Season 2
20 Episodes
1990
Season 3
18 Episodes
1991
Season 4
20 Episodes
1992
Season 5
20 Episodes
1993
Season 6
20 Episodes
1994
Season 7
20 Episodes
1995
Season 8
20 Episodes
1996
Season 9
20 Episodes
1997
Season 10
20 Episodes
1998
Series Cast
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