Iconic 90s series finally available to stream in Scotland as fans praise ‘nostalgic' bliss
AN ICONIC 1990s TV show is now available to stream for Scots fans.
Telly lovers will be able to get the legendary British drama which became a must-watch for the nations teens.
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Byker Grove was an iconic must-watch for teens
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It launched the careers of Ant and Dec
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It will be back on screens
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Byker Grove followed the lives of youngsters living in Newcastle.
The now-legendary show aired in the nineties and early noughties.
It launched the careers of TV legends Ant and Dec, who's characters PJ and Duncan became household favourites.
So much so they were catapulted into more fame with their music career off the back of the show, including much-loved tune 'Let's Get Ready To Rhumble'.
The show was considered a trailblazer for tackling issues like drug addiction, child abuse, homophobia and abortion.
But those who grew up with The Grove will be able to enjoy it again.
Byker Grove will soon be added to the STV Player after telly bosses cut a deal with Ant and Dec's production company Mitre Studios.
Mitre own the rights to Byker Grove and have been working with the TV channels ITV and STV to relaunch the series.
The launch date currently isn't known with TV chiefs remaining tight-lipped.
All they have said is it will be back on screens later this year.
Watch as Ant and Dec bring back their classic 90s Byker Grove roles - live on I'm A Celeb
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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