Streaming date announced for all 18 classic series of Byker Grove
The show launched Ant and Dec's careers
Last updated 14th Oct 2025
Following the news in 2023 that Byker Grove will be rebooted, with popular Geordie duo Ant and Dec as producers, ITV have now announced the date classic episodes will be available to watch for free.
Nearly two decades after the popular kids TV show ended, the old episodes are available to watch. They are currently on STV Player in Scotland, and all 18 series will be added to ITVX on 16th November, following a partnership with Ant and Dec's production company Mitre Studios.
Originally shown on BBC One, as many will know, the show was set in the Byker area of Newcastle, in the youth club, the Grove. Starring Ant McPartlin as PJ, and Dec Donnelly as Duncan, the show helped launch the duo's hugely successful careers, along with that of Jill Halfpenny and Donna Air.
Speaking about the return of Byker Grove to our TV screens, 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, added: "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."
With Ed Sleeman, MD at Mitre Studios also saying: "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."
Following the news that that the series would be available to stream, one fan wrote on X: 'old kids shows deserve another viewing 🙌🙌🙌', with another saying: 'Best #BykerGrove episode', sharing a gif of the famous paintball scene.
When was Byker Grove originally on TV?
It was originally shown on BBC One between 1989 and 2006.
How to watch Byker Grove
If you're in Scotland you can watch Byker Grove straight away through STV Player. For those with ITVX, all 18 series will be available to watch from 16th November 2025.
How many series are available to watch?
At present, on STV Player, only the first three series are available to watch. When the series is added to ITVX all 18 series will be available to watch on the streaming service.
Will there be a rebooted series?
Yes, there will, with Ant and Dec serving as producers. At present not a lot is known about the series, but you can find out more here.
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