Legendary 90s kids show coming to streaming for first time ever – after launching the careers of TV's biggest stars
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AN ICONIC 90s kids show is coming to streaming for the first time ever.
The popular show made multiple cast members into enduring household names.
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Byker Grove is coming to streaming for the first time
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The popular kids drama launched Ant & Dec's careers
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Jill Halfpenny featured on Byker Grove early in her career
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Classic episodes of Byker Grove will be available to stream for free on STV Player and ITVX.
Ant & Dec featured prominently in the series, playing best friends P.J. and Duncan.
The streaming services have partnered with Ant & Dec's production company Mitre Studios - which owns the rights to Byker Grove - in order to relaunch the series.
Viewers across the UK can stream it now on STV Player and on ITVX from later this year.
Ant & Dec's characters, PJ & Duncan were among the most popular and enjoyed chart success with eight Top 20 singles - including Let's Get Ready to Rhumble.
Having launched on BBC One in 1989, Byker Grove fast became an after-school viewing staple for teenagers.
The series takes place in Byker, Newcastle - while following the lives of young people at local youth club, the Grove.
During its run, Byker Grove tackled social issues such as abortion, drug addiction and homophobia.
In 1994, it also featured the first gay kiss on UK children's TV - when character Noddy Fishwick kissed his friend Gary Hendrix.
Past cast members also include Jill Halfpenny, who featured from 1989 to 1992.
Watch as Ant and Dec bring back their classic 90s Byker Grove roles - live on I'm A Celeb
In addition, Donna Air starred in four series from 1992 until 1995.
Byker Grove follows another legendary British drama, Brookside onto STV Player.
The streaming service relaunched classic episodes of the iconic Merseyside soap.
Richard Williams, STV's Managing Director, Audience: Video & Technology, said: 'Just when you thought the 90s revival might have been slowing down, we've only gone and brought back one of the seminal TV shows of the decade.
'Byker Grove was an integral part of so many British childhoods and we're delighted that those original viewers – now of a slightly more mature vintage – can relive all the nostalgic action on STV Player.
"And if any Gen Z viewers want to find out who really started the baggy trousers trend, look no further than Byker Grove!'
Craig Morris, Managing Editor, ITV Channels & ITVX, said: 'We are so excited to bring this iconic coming-of-age series to ITVX, marking the first TV appearances of two ITV stalwarts.
"Relive all the great moments with us later this year.'
Ed Sleeman, MD at Mitre Studios added: 'We're delighted to be teaming up with ITVX and STV Player to give a new generation of viewers the opportunity to watch this iconic series from the start and to see where it all began for Ant & Dec.'
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