As six months pass by, things change quickly at Byker Grove. It's Donna's birthday, but before the party, she must find out why her mum broke her promise.

Byker Grove's honour is at stake in the football match against Denton Burn, but no one is betting on the outcome.

Donna's dad blows his top when she returns home with a hangover.

Gill cannot believe his eyes when Julie presents her new image. Nicola runs into a couple of thugs during a boat trip to the Farne Islands.

Spuggie comes down to earth with a bang, almost halting her spying activities.

Who is the thief at Byker Grove? Geoff sets a trap. It's Gill's big day, but will he get the prized job? Debbie is terrified in the video room.

Spuggie bunks off school and puts herself in danger.

Why does Carl always trail the Byker Grove girls? Winston gives Debbie nightmares; more money goes missing from Geoff's box; Spuggie returns to the shed and is sent on a mysterious errand...

Where is Spuggie taking Beckett and what does he want with her? The radio lads recognise an unusual talent in Kelly. Gill's unexpected visitor asks something outrageous.

Julie lies to her father to get to Gill's. Dexter is accused of leading Charley astray. Beckett teaches Spuggie to play chess. Radio Rocket is launched but can it stay on the air?

Donna is back, and hates what she hears about Charley.

Julie's lie is uncovered. Kelly's first agony aunt call is not what she expects. Charley and Robert get carried away - in different directions.

Charley loses her heart and her voice. Julie's father pays a visit and leaves quicker than he arrives. A black knight arrives for Spuggie but has she learned her lesson?

Charley's big chance of fame - will she break the record? Gill is put through the mangle by Julie and her mother! The Grove gang reveal all - not exactly what Geoff expected.

Gill's split with Julie makes him wild. Spuggie and Fraser settle in at Speedy's and meet a new face. Jan is back.

The Dobsons' party is rudely interrupted. Will Charley's record get released? And there's double trouble for Gill.

The Dobsons go to a leek show where Nicola meets someone green. The Bells plan a surprise. A hit-and-run accident is reported in the paper. Winston is worried. Geoff tries to help Duncan with his addiction.

Gill is asked about the car respray. Charley returns to the Riverfront Club to find out about her record.

Kelly confronts Carl. Donna deceives Kirsten. The return match looms with Denton Burn. Gill gets a threat and makes a confession.

Kirsten goes missing but Nicola lends a hand. Gwen gets a fright, the Grovers confront Denton Burn, Winston makes some discoveries, and Gill makes a fatal mistake.