I’m on to series eight of Grange Hill, and it struck me just how few pop culture references there have been in the show until now. Then along came a couple all at once.
I find it funny that they explain the joke in such detail.*
And later on, we get a Terry & June reference, which is unexpected.
*Yes I am aware of the Death Wish connection to a new member of the cast this series, but let’s not dwell on such things.
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