As tributes are paid to Grange Hill star George Armstrong following his death at the age of 60, MailOnline takes a look-back at their varying fortunes.
Although details of the new film have been kept under wraps, the producer, 73, has hinted at the surprise return of some of the dramas much-loved original stars.
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The character was driven out of Walford by Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) following his affair with Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) - and fans took to Twitter in hopes of a reconciliation.
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