The nineteenth series of the British television drama series Grange Hill began broadcasting on 23 January 1996, before ending on 28 March 1996 on BBC One. The series follows the lives of the staff and Students of the eponymous school, an inner-city London comprehensive school. It consists of twenty episodes.

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Students

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Others

Episodes

No. Episode Writer Director Original airdate 1Episode OneChris EllisSteven Andrew 23 January 1996Jessica is unwell, and boyfriend Joe seems to have lost interest. Wayne has an air pistol, and finds that Kevin is a surprisingly good shot. Wayne wants to know how good he is with a live target, so they go to an animal sanctuary... 2 Episode Two Chris Ellis Steven Andrew 25 January 1996Jessica publicly dumps Joe and then collapses. Kevin has Wayne's air-gun, but Wayne chooses the Maths lesson to ask it to be returned. As Kevin takes out the gun, Mr. Davies enters and demands to see what's in everyone's bag. 3Episode Three Ol Parker Steven Andrew 30 January 1996 Kevin accidentally shoots Sarah-Jane with the air gun. He doesn't tell the police whose gun it really is. Jessica goes to collect the results of her blood test. 4 Episode Four Ol Parker Steven Andrew 1 February 1996Jessica is diagnosed with M.E, but has an offer to stay with an Aunt in California. Dennis uses this as a business opportunity - importing cheap jackets - but Arnie quashes the idea. 5 Episode Five Alison Fisher Karen Stowe 6 February 1996Julie returns to school from her time in Spain. Mrs. Maguire announces that she's pregnant. Poppy brings a precious photo to school, but Wayne trips her up, and it is smashed. 6 Episode Six Alison Fisher Karen Stowe 8 February 1996 Dudley is stalking Joanna. Robyn gets the blame for a mistake in allocating homes for the French Exchange scheme. 7Episode SevenAlison FisherKaren Stowe 13 February 1996The sixth formers are paid to monitor bullying. The French exchange kids arrive, and Arnie takes a fancy to Edith - if only he can summon the courage to ask her to go to the disco... 8 Episode EightAlison FisherKaren Stowe 15 February 1996Julie tells Robyn about her Spanish romance. At the French disco, there's a disagreement about the music, Robyn dances with Mr. Parrott, and the Year 9 peasants revolt against the high refreshment prices. 9 Episode Nine Sarah Daniels Adrian Bean 20 February 1996A clear up is done after the disco, Chris invents a fight to cover up his strict parents' limitation on his social life, and Julie is convinced to give a talk on bullying. 10 Episode Ten Sarah Daniels Adrian Bean 22 February 1996Mr. Parrott's late night casino visits are taking their toll on both his finances and his appearance. The Anti-bullying counselling starts and Lauren's first customer is Poppy. 11 Episode Eleven Kevin Hood Adrian Bean 27 February 1996 Mr. Parrott's careless comment affects Julie's self-esteem. "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" takes place: Jodie has a disappointing day. Rehearsals for Grease start, and Mme. Lefevre's daughter Cecile makes an impact. 12Episode Twelve Kevin Hood Adrian Bean 29 February 1996Robyn's spends the evening at a casino and then spends the night on Mr. Parrott's sofa bed. Chris talks to his parents about his religious doubts, but Anna makes a surprise visit. 13 Episode Thirteen Diane Whitley Steven Andrew 5 March 1996Miss Carver's class create an audio book, Robyn can't understand why Mr. Parrott has gone so cold, Christophe makes a sudden departure to Paris and Gabriel lets Cecile sing in the musical. 14 Episode Fourteen Diane Whitley Steven Andrew 7 March 1996 Christophe handles Miss Carver's detention class badly. Chris plans to escape his baptism by leaving home. He tells Anna he's going on a trip, and she surprises him by appearing at the coach station. 15Episode Fifteen Diane Whitley Steven Andrew 12 March 1996Chris and Anna head up to the Highlands but get lost when they get off the coach. A local woman rescues them, but they aren't the only people from Grange Hill in the area - Miss Carver is spending a holiday there. 16 Episode Sixteen Diane Whitley Steven Andrew 14 March 1996Robyn calls at Mr. Parrott's house, but he's in no fit state for a tutorial. The net closes in on Chris and Anna, and they finally arrive at Chris's grandmother. 17 Episode SeventeenSarah Daniels Philippa Langdale 19 March 1996Mr. Parrott goes missing, and Robyn visits his flat, fearing for his safety. At the same time, his letter of resignation has landed on Mr. Robson's desk. 18 Episode Eighteen Sarah DanielsPhilippa Landale 21 March 1996 The Sixth Formers visit the Hologram Laboratory where Christophe kisses Julie. After writing nothing in the history exam, Josh walks down the corridor and then collapses. 19 Episode Nineteen Judith Johnson Philippa Langdale 26 March 1996 Dudley's caught putting graffiti on the school wall, Denny sells advertising for the Grease production, and when Lucy has a roller blading accident, the unpopular Cecile steps forward to replace her. 20 Episode Twenty Judith JohnsonPhilippa Langdale 28 March 1996There's a surprise for Robyn as Mr. Parrott returns to school. While the Grease show is performed, Mrs. Maguire's baby is delivered by Dennis and Lucy in the loos.

DVD release The nineteenth series of Grange Hill has never been released on DVD as of 2024.

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