V duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are bringing again in style teen drama Byker Grove for a brand new collection 17 years after it was final broadcast, it has been introduced.

The new collection, at the moment in growth with Fulwell 73 and Mitre Studios, will return underneath the identify Byker and be filmed and produced in and across the North East.

It will see a brand new technology of youngsters navigating the challenges confronted by younger adults at this time, relating youth and grownup storylines, and set towards a backdrop of Newcastle and the North East.

McPartlin and Donnelly, who performed fun-loving duo PJ and Duncan within the authentic collection, will function government producers and artistic consultants of the reboot.

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“We owe such a lot to Byker Grove and the North East so we can’t wait to start working with Fulwell 73 and the team to bring this iconic series back to life,” McPartlin stated.

“Already talking characters and storylines has us all buzzing at the possibilities ahead.

“The original series was the starting point for a lot of North East talent so we’re excited to see what the new team will bring.”

Donnelly added: “Byker Grove will always be very special to us as the show which gave us our break, so we are beyond excited to be working together with Fulwell 73 on bringing it back.

“We are looking forward to bringing this fresh incarnation to a whole new generation as well as those who remember it as fondly as we do.

“As proud Geordies, we’re looking forward to help shine a spotlight on the North East and the talent the region has to offer both in front of the camera and behind it.”

Fulwell 73’s Leo Pearlman and Heather Greenwood will even function government producers alongside McPartlin and Donnelly, who not too long ago introduced they may take a break from ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway after the 2024 collection.

Pearlman, Fulwell 73 co-founder and managing accomplice, stated: “Working in collaboration is vital to the North East’s success.

“Partnering through our Sunderland office with Ant and Dec’s company Mitre Studios, an unlikely and yet dream team of Mackems and Geordies, to bring back a series starring and made by local people is something we’re incredibly proud of at Fulwell 73.

As proud Geordies, we’re looking forward to help shine a spotlight on the North East and the talent the region has to offer both in front of the camera and behind it.

“We can’t wait to share Byker with new and old fans alike, showcasing the very best of our region to the world as part of our long-term commitment to a sustainable industry in the North East.”

Behind the scenes, Byker will even intention to be a returnable collection offering sustainable coaching each in entrance and behind the digicam, together with a North East centered writers’ room and work placements.

We owe so much to Byker Grove and the North East so we are able to’t wait to begin working with Fulwell 73 and the group to carry this iconic collection again to life.

Fulwell 73 and Mitre Studios will movie throughout Newcastle and Sunderland as a part of each firms’ dedication to their residence area and North East-based manufacturing workplaces.

McPartlin and Donnelly will even combine their Prince’s Trust Making It In Media course into the manufacturing to assist in giving expertise to younger folks within the North East.

The present, which grew to become a staple of British tv all through the Nineties and Noughties, additionally helped launch the careers of Donna Air and Jill Halfpenny.

Emmy-award profitable leisure firm, Fulwell 73, has beforehand produced reveals together with Friends: The Reunion, The Kardashians and Gavin and Stacey: Christmas Special.