The first series of the British television drama series Grange Hill began broadcasting on 8 February 1978, before ending on 5 April 1978 on BBC One.
The series follows the lives of the staff and pupils of the eponymous school, an inner-city London comprehensive school.
First appearances: Benny Green, Peter "Tucker" Jenkins, Alan Humphries, Justin Bennett, Ann Wilson, Tommy Watson, Trisha Yates, Carol Yates, David Lewis, Mr Tony "Old Mitch" Mitchell, Mr "Frosty" Foster, Mr Rankin, Margaret Shaw, Mary Johnson, Jackie Heron, Brenda, Lucy, Mrs Monroe and Mr Garfield.
First appearances: Mr Malcolm First appearances: Michael Doyle Final appearance: Miss Monroe Last appearances: Ann Wilson, David Lewis, Anthony Underwood, Mr Rankin, Mr "Frosty" Foster, Margaret Shaw, Mr Malcolm, and Miss Mather The first series of Grange Hill was released on DVD in the UK in 2007.
The set includes all nine episodes.