The BEST episodes of Grange Hill season 4

Every episode of Grange Hill season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Grange Hill season 4!

Grange Hill is a British children's soap opera television series originally made by the BBC and portraying life in a typical secondary school. The show began its run on 8 February 1978 on BBC1, and was one of the longest-running programmes on British television when it ended its run on 15 September 2008.

Last Updated: 10/1/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Episode 4
star
9.33
3 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/9/1981

Gripper Stebson makes his first appearance and gives Grange Hill a bad reputation at the sweet shop. Mr Hicks seems to be a bit of a head-case at the swimming lesson: he pushes Christopher Stewart (Stewpot) who cuts his head. He talks his way out of it, when Stewpot's parents come to complain, because the boys are scared of him. Mr. Baxter announces that Mr Hicks will be taking P.E. Mr. Hicks now has it in for Stewpot. Miss Lexington senses something is wrong and speaks to Bullet Baxter, who reprimands her for listening to tittle-tattle, however, older kids are putting doubts in his mind, so he surreptitiously goes to watch Mr. Hicks in action. When he sees Hicks pushing Christopher to the ground, he calls him out and punches him on the jaw.

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Episode 5
star
9.00
1 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/13/1981

While talking about the bad behaviour of Doyle, Trisha learns that the school has a file on her. Tucker seems confident about his art winning the Magazine Cover Competition, but Doyle seems determined to scupper him. Trisha and Susi have another meeting about their rights and problems- a poll is being held asking everyone about their opinions. Trisha goes to see Mrs. McClusky about being treated like kids, and asks to see her file. Alan finds Susi is at his house, and she ropes him into working out a plan of action.

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Episode 7
star
9.00
2 votes

#3 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/20/1981

The proposal of new costly sports gear causes an uproar.

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Episode 8
star
9.00
2 votes

#4 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/1981

Duane is infatuated with Miss Lexington, and Danny's ill-conceived lottery falls foul of Gripper's dirty tricks.

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Episode 9
star
9.00
2 votes

#5 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/1981

Trisha gets involved with the school council when a rumour starts that school uniform might be brought back.

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Christmas Special
star
8.50
2 votes

#6 - Christmas Special

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/28/1981

At the Christmas disco, Brookdale kids try to steal the takings and the equipment.

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Episode 10
star
8.33
3 votes

#7 - Episode 10

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/30/1981

A new questionnaire about school dinners ruffles feathers, and Cathy restarts the School Action Group.

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Episode 11
star
8.33
3 votes

#8 - Episode 11

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/1981

Doyle finds a market for the school's light bulbs, and it's increasingly difficult for Alan to find a place to smoke.

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Episode 17
star
8.25
4 votes

#9 - Episode 17

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/1981

Gripper forces Pogo to do his homework, but he deliberately does it badly. One smashed-up Common Room later, and Mrs. McClusky is on the war-path!

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Episode 6
star
8.00
2 votes

#10 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/1981

The School Disco is in danger of being cancelled if Tucker doesn't grass on Booga Benson.

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Episode 18
star
8.00
5 votes

#11 - Episode 18

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/1981

So who are better, boys or girls? An end of term contest takes place to find the answer.

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Episode 14
star
8.00
2 votes

#12 - Episode 14

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/1981

Tucker devises a plan to prove that Alan is seeing Susi.

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Episode 12
star
8.00
3 votes

#13 - Episode 12

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/1981

Tommy Watson has left it too late for the trip to France. Or has he?

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Episode 2
star
7.67
3 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/1981

The Tuck Shop prices rise again. Trisha is torn between fighting against the school lockout and being part of Cathy's band; Mr Sutcliffe persuades the girls that she'll have to go. Tucker catches a 1st former writing graffiti, but gets accused himself by the caretaker.

Episode 3
star
7.67
3 votes

#15 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/6/1981

Pogo overhears a girl talk about "time of the month", and tries the same excuse! A medical is in the offing for the 2nd Year - everyone speculates about how intrusive it will be. Alan worries about whether his smoking vice will be spotted, Clare is worried too, because she's not started her periods, and Selena is worried because her country's customs disapprove of undressing in company.

Episode 15
star
7.67
3 votes

#16 - Episode 15

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/1981

Cathy's group has a paying gig, and Doyle takes up Judo.

Episode 16
star
7.67
3 votes

#17 - Episode 16

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/1981

After the fiasco with the pop group, Mrs. McClusky comes down on Cathy and her companions like a ton of bricks.

Episode 1
star
7.25
4 votes

#18 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/30/1980

Justin is having troubles with his over-protective mother. Mrs. McClusky makes a start at the school, which is having vandalism problems. She puts new rules in place prohibiting pupils from staying inside during breaks. Tuck shop prices go up, and up and up. Trisha and Cathy form a group with some other girls. There's a competition to make a new design for the School Magazine, with a tenner for a prize, and Tucker thinks he's in with a chance. When a deliberate fire is started, and someone injured, a new prefect scheme is started.

Episode 13
star
7.00
2 votes

#19 - Episode 13

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/1981

Tucker's making a mess out of asking Pamela Cartwright out, and Andrew Stanton is found drunk, and unconscious.