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BBC Grange Hill actor Lee McDonald recently looked unrecognisable, as he shared sweet snaps from his wedding day to his girlfriend of 10 years.Lee shared the happy news on his Twitter account, including a loved up snap of the couple leaving the wedding venue.He tweeted alongside the snap: 'Finally got hitched xxx," followed by a series of love hearts.READ NEXT: Grange Hill's Zammo star eyes up return as Sir Phil Redmond finishes film scriptLee is just one of the Grange Hill stars to have showcased a huge transformation in the years following their rise to fame on the beloved BBC drama.They have also gone on to new levels of fame too - from becoming EastEnders icons to appearing in Holby City.Here, Daily Star takes a look at the original Grange Hill cast's biggest transformations.If there was ever one character that was synonymous with Grange Hill, it is Samuel 'Zammo' McGuire.During his time on the programme between 1978 to 1984, Lee's character Zammo was at the centre of a hard-hitting drugs storyline, with the actor and his fellow cast members becoming involved in a number of anti-drug campaigns encouraging young people to "Just say no."Lee has since appeared in Birds Of A Feather and The Bill, and reportedly runs his own business in Surrey, where the star now lives.The actor has since wowed fans with his incredible transformation on programmes including This Morning, where the star now sports a shorter hairstyle, and as always, continues to flash his cheeky smile.He also delighted fans when he shared a photo of a cast reunion in 2017 for BBC Children In Need, alongside co-stars Alison Bettles, Todd Carty, Erkan Mustafa and the late Gwyneth Powell.Grange Hill fans could not get enough of the sweet snap, with one

Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ has died aged 72, his representative has confirmed.

Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ has sadly passed away at the age of 72.The actor's representatives confirmed his passing on Friday, 23 February. Stuart was famed for his portrayal of PE teacher Peter Robson in Grange Hill. He was also known for playing Kevin Cross in Brookside and appeared in Doctor Who story Dragonfire as Bazin, alongside Sylvester McCoy.

Grange Hill Zammo actor Lee MacDonald has paid tribute to Gwyneth Powell, who has died at the age of 76.She was known by millions of children – and parents – for playing the fictional comprehensive school’s headmistress Bridget McClusky for a decade.Lee – who played troubled Zammo McGuire on the BBC show – described Powell as a “wonderful lady”. The 54-year-old said on Instagram: “So sad to hear the loss of Gwyneth Powell AKA Mrs McClusky, what a wonderful lady and will be missed by so many.READ MORE: Grange Hill's Zammo star eyes up return as Sir Phil Redmond finishes film script“She was a massive part of my childhood, sleep well Gwyneth.”He signed off with heart emojis and kisses.Her representative Matthew Lacey said she died “after complications following a major operation for a perforated colon”. She was married to fellow actor Alan Leith, who was at her bedside in Brighton when she “passed away peacefully” last Thursday.Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC Children’s and Education said: “Her ­famous portrayal of Mrs McClusky is one that will be fondly ­remembered by all those that grew up watching Grange Hill.”The Grange Hill Twitter fan account also shared an image of Powell, writing: "Thank you for the memories".Broadcaster Anthony David also shared his condolences, tweeting: “Very sad about this.

GRANGE Hill's Zammo, Tucker, Roland and Janet look unrecognisable in a 'mini reunion' picture. The four actors starred in the hit BBC school-based show back in the late 70s and early 80s.

BBC secondary school drama back in the 80s - and they look dramatically different these days.Grange Hill was quite literally the talk of the playground back in the 1980s, so fans of the edgy teen show will likely remember having to rush home to catch the episodes in time.It's no surprise, then, that Grange Hill lovers were overjoyed to find out that some of the biggest stars on the show had got together for a "mini-reunion" with their former on-screen classmates.READ MORE:Grange Hill cast now - from EastEnders to a boxing promoter and tragic young deathsThe star-studded meet-up was announced by Lee Macdonald, who played one of the most defining characters on the show, Samuel "Zammo" McGuire.Lee took to Instagram on Tuesday morning (July 27) with a heartwarming photo showing him standing arm-in-arm with his fellow Grange Hill cohort Todd Carty, Erkan Mustafa and Simone Nylander.Lee was sporting a jazzy white open-collar shirt, which was quite obviously a far cry from his Grange Hill uniform.Todd played the rebellious Peter "Tucker" Jenkins, who starred in the first four seasons and later appeared in his own spin-off show, Tucker's Luck.Tucker was known around school for his sweeping long brown hair and bomber jackets, but these days Todd had ditched the lengthy locks and opted for smarter attire, going by his dark shirt.Erkan also looked very different 29 years after his TV debut as Roland "Roly" Browning on the Grange Hill playground, where he became an inspiration to young viewers for defending himself against bullies.Mustafa has also buzzed off the hair, but he's still sporting a pair of specs like his beloved character.Actress Simone was wowing with much longer brunette locks than her character of Janet, which she

IT'S one of the most beloved children's TV series of all time - now Grange Hill is returning to our screens again. The classic BBC school drama - one of the longest-running shows in British television history - is making a comeback as a movie, with creator Phil Redmond reportedly inviting its original stars to return as grandparents.

Congratulations are in order for EastEnders and Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald, who has got engaged to his partner Jess.

EASTENDERS actor Lee MacDonald has popped the question to his long-term partner Jess. The 51-year-old shared a sweet snap of the happy couple as he gushed about their upcoming nuptials.

Star of 1990s classic Grange Hill, Lee McDonald, has announced he's engaged to his long-term partner Jess.