I could have written this thread about 2 months ago. I literally binge watched Grange hill for about 2 months solid. There are about 25 seasons!!
From Tucker, Gripper, Banksie, Roland, Hollo, Gonch, Zammo etc etc. I did the lot. I could not believe how well (for the time) they covered all the issues that were about at the time without having to pussy foot around the subject.
Have a youtube search of Grange Hill racism and there is an astonishing clip of Benny complaining to a teacher and one of the more caring and understanding older girls. She listens, gives advice and shows real empathy. Then she ruins it all right at the end (in front of the teacher) by saying "you cant help being a nigg nogg" (Apologies if this offends, its what she says). Simply stunning.
