Sausage On A Fork

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Julieanne Steel aka Diane Cooney. Julieanne tells us how she was very different to Diane; whether or not Diane's acne was real and how she has built a very successful career away from acting, resulting in her first book being published next January!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Julia Gale aka Carol Yates. Julia tells us what it was like playing the big sister of one of Grange Hill's most iconic characters; who her real famous sibling is and finally puts to bed the rumour of who the other girl is dancing with her in Squeeze's Cool for Cats video!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Nicola Wright aka Rosie Spencer. Nicola tells us why she was only in two episodes of Grange Hill; what it's like on the set of a horror film and how she ended up in Disney Nastys!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Joshua Fenton aka Mauler McCaul. Joshua tells us what he really thought about being part of the Grid Iron Crew; how a later career might be a bit of a surprise to Grange Hill fans and finally puts to bed the rumour about him being The Beast from The Chase!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're rejoined by Mark Baxter aka Duane Orpington. Mark talks openly and honestly about his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer; the treatment he has undergone and urges people to contact their GP to be tested.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Linda Magistris OBE aka Susi McMahon. Linda tells us what her favourite storyline was; how Grange Hill indirectly led to her becoming the founder and CEO of The Good Grief Trust and why having to kiss one of her Grange Hill co-stars on the cheek was a lot more difficult than it looked!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by David Bell aka Big Tel Parker. David tells us why he liked doing drama at school; which scene in Grange Hill he 'dined out on for years' and how his current job now sees him working with some of the biggest names in the movie industry!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Keith Jayne. Keith was an extra in Series 3 of Grange Hill but was a very recognisable face on Children's Television in the 70s and 80s. Keith tells us how an accident at home indirectly led to him attending stage school; how he wasn't supposed to be on Grange Hill and how his appearance on Murphy's Mob once affected his j...

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're rejoined by George Wilson aka Ziggy Greaves. George talks about living with Bipolar Disorder and the recently published second edition of his book, 'From Grange Hill to Bipolar and Back'.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Dhirendra. Dhirendra played a couple of characters in Grange Hill but most notably, Riki. Dhirendra tells us how watching a movie inspired him to become an actor; what it was like playing Riki alongside some of Grange Hill's most well-known characters and how he is now part of the Jurassic World Universe!

In the latest episode, we're joined by Ashley Blaker. Ashley is a comedian, writer, director, producer and a Grange Hill Superfan. He tells us his favourite storylines, favourite characters and how he ended up working with three legendary actors from Grange Hill!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Keith Macey. Keith was a Supporting Artist in the very early days of Grange Hill, most notably being credited with the part of 'Gregson's Gang Member'. Keith tells us how he got his first acting job within a week of starting Stage School; what it was like being a Supporting Artist on Grange Hill and what it was like workin...

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Nigel Douglas, a Director in four series of Grange Hill in the 1990s. Nigel tells us what it was like directing some of the biggest names in television during his first directing job; exactly how much research went into the more hard-hitting storylines of Grange Hill and why working on a game reserve in South Africa wasn't as amaz...

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Darren Kempson aka Gabriel Woods. Darren tells us how his sister was the reason he got into acting; what made him and Gabriel so alike and what it was like working with Kevin the fruit bat!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by William Brand aka Mr Jan Van Der Groot. William tells us how acting wasn't his first foray into the entertainment industry; how many languages he and Mr Van Der Groot can speak and why there is such a big gap on his IMDB page (which I know isn't the most reliable source of information)!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Flip Webster aka Mrs Marjorie Mason. Flip tells us what it's like to work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, why leaving Grange Hill wasn't her decision and what it's like performing all the parts in a one-woman show!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Paul Orchard aka Mr Fox. Paul tells us how a friend's play became his gateway into acting; why Mr Fox carried an air of mystery and why Paul has become famous in Norway!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kelly George aka Ray Haynes. Kelly tells us how - despite coming from a boxing family - he went into ballet dancing; why Ray didn't return for the second year of sixth form and what it was like returning to Grange Hill four years after he originally left!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Melissa Gordon-Wilks aka Jackie Wright. Melissa tells us how her family moving house led to her acting career; what it was like being involved in one of the most memorable storylines ever on children's television and how people still remember her for one of Britain's greatest ever out-takes almost 50 years after it happened!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Julia Goodman aka Mrs Pearson. Julia tells us how she practically gave herself a part in a Shakespeare play at the age of 6; how her own life mirrored what Mrs Pearson was going through on Grange Hill and how Mrs Pearson's hair ruined the continuity on Grange Hill!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Jade Williams aka Zoe Stringer. Jade tells us how joining a local dance school at a very early age led to a lifetime career; why she thought her cohort felt like outsiders at Grange Hill and why she only appeared in 9 episodes of her second series before disappearing completely!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Cerrie Burnell aka Miss Green. Cerrie tells us how she discovered a passion for acting from a very young age; what it was like being a children's TV presenter on CBeebies and why the part she ended up playing on Grange Hill was very different to the part she auditioned for!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Alison Bettles, Ruth Carraway, Fiona Lee-Fraser and Lisa York - four former Grange Hill cast members who recently appeared in a new play called 'Lavvies'. Lavvies was written and directed by Ruth Carraway. The ladies discuss how they were feeling on opening night; the things that didn't go according to plan; the things tha...

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Richard Drew - the Art Director on Series 15 of Grange Hill and the first crew member to appear on Sausage On A Fork. Richard tells us about his route into becoming an Art Director and Production Designer on television; how really small details in set design that might only be on screen for a few seconds are vitally important for a sc...

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by John Holmes aka Gonch Gardner. John tells us how missing the initial auditions for Gonch actually helped him get the part; what it was like recording the follow-up single to Just Say No and how his career since appearing in Grange Hill involves something Gonch Gardner loved to do!