Grange Hill : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 Box Set [DVD]

Wow, what a trip down memory lane. I remember when this series began as I had just started secondary school myself. Grange Hill was a big part of my growing up and I couldn't wait to get this on DVD. I was prepared to be slightly disappointed by the quality of the filming and acting as I was always remembering it through rose tinted nostalgia glasses. However, I was completely surprised by how good this actually is, even better than how I remembered it. The filming is great, the story lines are great and the acting from the principals is very good too. This series was so ahead of its time and that it is why it still looks good today. The style was almost like a fly-on-the-wall documentary, as if the rest of the school were not aware that any filming was taking place. The same goes for the external filming in the high street and shopping centre, the public seem to be oblivious to any cameras being there. As well as being a great programme, this is also a great reminder of what life was like in the late 70s. I loved seeing the old cars and the way people dressed, all simple things but things you had forgotten and there were no mobile phones ! Get this dvd, you will not be disappointed. It is brilliant and is a fantastic snap shot of how life was like when we were at school, something that our generation is very lucky to have.

It's great to have this released on DVD at last - I was only thinking last year how good it would be to see this classic series again from the start.Like other reviewers, I too could relate to the characters in this first season as I too had just started 'big' school back when this was first broadcast!It all looks happily dated now - and I've lost count at the amount of times I've laughed out loud at the accuracy of some of the scenarios portrayed here that brought memories flooding back.Great to see the classic characters of Tucker and his gang, and all the other pupils that made up the mixed bag of a Grange Hill - just like a comprehensive school would have been.And a final note - top marks to whoever had the inpspired idea of transferring the original videotape onto film for this DVD release. The filmed inserts of the original (some showing interiors of the real school location used - plus all exterior shots)now look more integrated with the studio footage, and it has given the episodes a filmic sheen that improves them tremendously.A pity there are no extras or commentaries though!

I may be only 10 years old but even a child from this generation can see the quality of 70's childrens TV. Head back to 1978 London with Tucker and Trisha and the rest of the Grange Hill gang. I felt poor Benny Green's pain as he suffered getting a severe telling off from his head teacher after failing to have any football boots, Justin's embarrassment when Tucker steals his school trousers in the changing rooms, Judy's fear when she is being bullied by the older girls. Grange hill is a childrens show which tackles harder subjects such as racism, bullying, and more! 10/10, wonderful show, great price I highly recommend! Buy it now, while you have the chance!

Naturally viewing this series as an adult is not the same as when I saw it as a child. Back then the thought of going to a "big" school was scary and grown up and Grange Hill managed to both frighten and entertain me back then. Watching this DVD, not only did numerous plots come back to me, two other things struck me, the first no doubt a cliche by now:1 Things were easier back then. Parents used more discipline, teachers were more respected and children were better behaved. In many ways, the Grange Hill of 1978 was an almost twee institution compared to a typical school and it's problems today. It's funny to think that 30 years ago many of the issues raised in this show were seen as too controversial and gritty for child viewing.2 Certain curios on the show, long forgotten, zoomed me back in an instant to when I was very young - the leather purse necklace worn by Madeline Tanner. I had one, I'd totally forgotten about it and seeing them again brought fresh memories of when I'd purchased it as a 6 year old. I could even smell the texture of it. The shopping mall scene - kitsch plastic fountains, garish public seating and facades of shops no longer in existence.I would highly recommend this dvd - the plotlines are enjoyable and the timeline a nostalgic treat. Tucker Jenkins and Trish Yates became household names and deserve to be brought to a new generation of schoolkids.

I started secondary school in 1978 when Grange Hill started. I was an avid watcher for many years, following the exploits and Tucker and the gang (I also enjoyed Tucker's Luck).I can't remember when I stopped watching, but am glad the BBC has released these episodes. I do remember watching the very last episode for nostalgic reasons. It was awful, not a patch on these originals.I am now watching them with my 8 yr old daughter who absolutely loves them. "Jenkins," said Mitchell. "What sir, me sir, no sir." These are lines she trots out all the time. Whatever happened to old Mitch?A must for anyone aged between 30-40

Brilliant series and takes you back in time to see how it was at school during the end of 1970s into the start of the 80sWell worth your time

My sister is very happy with her dvd

I started high school in 1978 and now i have a son starting this year in august. Bought these dvds and we watched them back to back over a weekend!!My son loves them and i tthoroughly enjoyed them too. Was a bit shocked at some of the racism in the first series, seems incredible that could have ever been acceptable but these are a must buy for anyone who grew up with grange hill and my son proves today's kids can enjoy them too.

Yes, I use to see this series and what a series. The music made me go back to those school years and remember the caracters. The Video format is get and the music all so, when you look at the series that it will all came back to up and remember those days.Yes I do recommend this.

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