Grange Hill S28E12 · Alex is Struggling

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Alex is desperate to get out of swimming but Mr McDonnell is having none of it. Pressure builds on Alex as he struggles through the ordeal, and things go from bad to worse when he goes to get changed and discovers someone's written a cruel message on his shirt. Tensions are rife between Tanya and Togger after she heard him talking about her. Emma's desperate to persuade Annie and Tanya to go on the school Outdoor Pursuits Trip. Tanya has a scare when she mistakes Wally for someone else, and Emma suggests the trip would help take Tanya's mind off what's happened. Baz warns Annie not to put pressure on their dad for the money, so she pays for the trip on her credit card. Tanya and Emma see the forged card for the first time but Annie covers and tells them her mum gave it to her out of guilt. The academy is taking its toll on Abel who's finding it hard to balance it with school. Abel finds himself in trouble with Mr Malachay when he falls asleep in class. Maddie's desperate to explain her

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1. 1 1. Year 7 Intro.2005-01-10Year 7 take in their surroundings on induction day. Alex and his best mate Ed meet Togger's younger brother Tigger. Mayhem soon erupts when Alex's toy airship gets into the wrong h
2. 2 2. Meet the Wannabes2005-01-12Chloe, Sammy and Andrea come up with a money making scam - to run an underground tuck shop. Mr Malachay is organising a healthy eating campaign so sweets are in demand! Alex encoun
3. 3 3. Underground Tuck Shop Scam2005-01-17Chloe pressures a reluctant Sammy to supply sweets for the underground tuck shop scam. Alex finds himself the victim of the other kids pranks and starts to feel out of his depth. T
4. 4 4. Your New Math Teacher, Mr. Fox2005-01-19Mr Malachay's raising awareness for the healthy eating campaign with a chocolate bar amnesty. A reluctant Tigger becomes Malachay's right hand man whilst Alex finds himself the cen
5. 5 5. Football Trials2005-01-24Chloe's fuming when Sammy drops the bombshell that her dad caught her stealing his stock for the underground tuckshop. Sammy explains her dad has a business proposition; they'll ha
6. 6 6. The Hill Radio2005-01-26Ed and Tigger have a moneymaking scam, but Tigger warns Ed not to tell Alex - he has a habit of getting them into trouble. It's Alex's birthday. He mistakes their secretive behavio
7. 7 7. Abel's In !2005-01-31The Wannabe's continue to operate the underground tuck shop, but disaster strikes when Malachay catches the operation red-handed. Alex's weight continues to make his life difficult
8. 8 8. Tanya's Radio Station2005-02-02Tanya continues to go to extremes to impress Jean. When her appearance gets her in trouble again, she rebels. Tanya hijacks the radio station determined to have her say. Mrs Bassin
9. 9 9. Year 7 Swimming Lesson2005-02-07Year 7 have their first swimming lesson with the notorious Mr McDonnell. Alex is desperate to get out of it, but Tigger can't wait to get in the pool and cause mayhem. Alex finds h
10. 10 10. Tanya's Kidnapped2005-02-09The last day of school before half term is peddle power to the pupils as they take part in 'On Your Bike', a charity bike ride. Sammy and Andrea are surprised Chloe's taking part,
11. 11 11. Tanya Returns to Grange Hill2005-02-14Everyone's still coming to terms with the dangerous situation Tanya recently put herself in. Togger's excited the press is calling him a hero, but feels spooked that his mischief m
12. 12 12. Alex is Struggling2005-02-16Alex is desperate to get out of swimming but Mr McDonnell is having none of it. Pressure builds on Alex as he struggles through the ordeal, and things go from bad to worse when he
13. 13 13. Series 28, Episode 132005-02-21
14. 14 14. Outdoor Trip (1)2005-02-25Everyone was looking forward to the outdoor pursuits trip, but their excitement soon turned to shock when they realised where they'd be staying. Meanwhile, the Wannabes were back
15. 15 15. Outdoor Trip (2)2005-02-28Andy and Togger started off the final day of the outdoor pursuits trip with one of their infamous pranks that upset the girls - especially Tanya. Meanwhile, everyone was gossiping
16. 16 16. Alex's Tries to Take His Life2005-03-02Miserable after his argument with Alison, Alex started the day strangely detached from life at Grange Hill. His unusual behaviour went largely unnoticed, and the Wannabe's continue
17. 17 17. Alex Returns to Grange Hill2005-03-14Mrs. Bassinger called every student to the hall, while Alex was on his way to school with his mum. Mrs. Bassinger read some of his diary entries, and talked about bullying in the s
18. 18 18. Lucy argees to Meet Tanya2005-03-16Tanya was frustrated she hadn't heard from Lucy since she sent an email asking her to meet up. Convinced Lucy could be the key to catching her attacker, Tanya set an ultimatum for
19. 19 19. Premiere of the Film2005-03-21Things were tense between Kathy and Spencer after their misunderstanding the week before, but Spencer breaks the ice and Kathy's relieved that they can still be friends. Meanwhile
20. 20 20. Series 28, Episode 202005-03-23