Summary
It's been an institution on children's telly for nearly 17 years, but it was announced today that Byker Grove is to be axed. Entertainment Editor Gordon Barr has the details
It's the end of the Grove for one of children's TV's most popular and enduring series. After nearly 17 years, 18 series and 344 episodes, Byker Grove is set to close its doors forever.See the full content of this document
Extract
Fond Farewell to Byker Grove
The next series, to be screened from September will be the last.
But it's not all bad news - bosses at the Beeb are planning to launch a new children's TV series from the region, to be launched in 2008.Byker Grove has be...See the full content of this document
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