Sausage On A Fork

Neil Mattocks

Sausage On A Fork is a podcast dedicated to the U.K.'s longest running children's drama, Grange Hill. Each episode will feature an interview with a former cast member about their life before, during and after Grange Hill.

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S1 · E121
September 12 · 1 hr 27 min
Sausage On A Fork with Joshua Fenton
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Joshua Fenton aka Mauler McCaul. Joshua tells us what he really thought about being part of the Grid Iron Crew; how a later career might be a bit of a surprise to Grange Hill fans and finally puts to bed the rumour about him being The Beast from The Chase!
S1 · E120
August 29 · 23 min
Sausage On A Fork with Mark Baxter - Prostate Cancer Awareness Special
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're rejoined by Mark Baxter aka Duane Orpington. Mark talks openly and honestly about his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer; the treatment he has undergone and urges people to contact their GP to be tested.
S1 · E119
August 15 · 1 hr 16 min
Sausage On A Fork with Linda Magistris OBE
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Linda Magistris OBE aka Susi McMahon. Linda tells us what her favourite storyline was; how Grange Hill indirectly led to her becoming the founder and CEO of The Good Grief Trust and why having to kiss one of her Grange Hill co-stars on the cheek was a lot more difficult than it looked!
S1 · E118
June 27 · 54 min
Sausage On A Fork with David Bell
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by David Bell aka Big Tel Parker. David tells us why he liked doing drama at school; which scene in Grange Hill he 'dined out on for years' and how his current job now sees him working with some of the biggest names in the movie industry!
S1 · E117
June 13 · 1 hr 13 min
Sausage On A Fork with Keith Jayne
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Keith Jayne. Keith was an extra in Series 3 of Grange Hill but was a very recognisable face on Children's Television in the 70s and 80s. Keith tells us how an accident at home indirectly led to him attending stage school; how he wasn't supposed to be on Grange Hill and how his appearance on Murphy's Mob once affected his job as a financial advisor!
S1 · E116
May 30 · 1 hr 5 min
Sausage On A Fork with George Wilson - From Grange Hill to Bipolar and Back
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're rejoined by George Wilson aka Ziggy Greaves. George talks about living with Bipolar Disorder and the recently published second edition of his book, 'From Grange Hill to Bipolar and Back'.
S1 · E115
May 17 · 1 hr 19 min
Sausage On A Fork with Dhirendra
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Dhirendra. Dhirendra played a couple of characters in Grange Hill but most notably, Riki. Dhirendra tells us how watching a movie inspired him to become an actor; what it was like playing Riki alongside some of Grange Hill's most well-known characters and how he is now part of the Jurassic World Universe!
S1 · E114
May 2 · 1 hr 4 min
Sausage On A Fork with Ashley Blaker
In the latest episode, we're joined by Ashley Blaker. Ashley is a comedian, writer, director, producer and a Grange Hill Superfan. He tells us his favourite storylines, favourite characters and how he ended up working with three legendary actors from Grange Hill!
S1 · E113
April 18 · 1 hr 33 min
Sausage On A Fork with Keith Macey
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Keith Macey. Keith was a Supporting Artist in the very early days of Grange Hill, most notably being credited with the part of 'Gregson's Gang Member'. Keith tells us how he got his first acting job within a week of starting Stage School; what it was like being a Supporting Artist on Grange Hill and what it was like working with some of the biggest names in show business!
S1 · E112
March 21 · 1 hr 10 min
Sausage On A Fork with Nigel Douglas
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Nigel Douglas, a Director in four series of Grange Hill in the 1990s. Nigel tells us what it was like directing some of the biggest names in television during his first directing job; exactly how much research went into the more hard-hitting storylines of Grange Hill and why working on a game reserve in South Africa wasn't as amazing as it sounds!
S1 · E111
March 7 · 1 hr 7 min
Sausage On A Fork with Darren Kempson
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Darren Kempson aka Gabriel Woods. Darren tells us how his sister was the reason he got into acting; what made him and Gabriel so alike and what it was like working with Kevin the fruit bat!
S1 · E110
February 21 · 1 hr 25 min
Sausage On A Fork with William Brand
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by William Brand aka Mr Jan Van Der Groot. William tells us how acting wasn't his first foray into the entertainment industry; how many languages he and Mr Van Der Groot can speak and why there is such a big gap on his IMDB page (which I know isn't the most reliable source of information)!
S1 · E109
February 7 · 1 hr 30 min
Sausage On A Fork with Flip Webster
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Flip Webster aka Mrs Marjorie Mason. Flip tells us what it's like to work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, why leaving Grange Hill wasn't her decision and what it's like performing all the parts in a one-woman show!
S1 · E108
January 24 · 1 hr 16 min
Sausage On A Fork with Paul Orchard
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Paul Orchard aka Mr Fox. Paul tells us how a friend's play became his gateway into acting; why Mr Fox carried an air of mystery and why Paul has become famous in Norway!
S1 · E107
January 10 · 1 hr 37 min
Sausage On A Fork with Kelly George
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kelly George aka Ray Haynes. Kelly tells us how - despite coming from a boxing family - he went into ballet dancing; why Ray didn't return for the second year of sixth form and what it was like returning to Grange Hill four years after he originally left!
S1 · E106
Dec 20, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Sausage On A Fork with Melissa Gordon-Wilks
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Melissa Gordon-Wilks aka Jackie Wright. Melissa tells us how her family moving house led to her acting career; what it was like being involved in one of the most memorable storylines ever on children's television and how people still remember her for one of Britain's greatest ever out-takes almost 50 years after it happened!
S1 · E105
Nov 15, 2025 · 52 min
Sausage On A Fork with Julia Goodman
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Julia Goodman aka Mrs Pearson. Julia tells us how she practically gave herself a part in a Shakespeare play at the age of 6; how her own life mirrored what Mrs Pearson was going through on Grange Hill and how Mrs Pearson's hair ruined the continuity on Grange Hill!
S1 · E104
Nov 1, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Sausage On A Fork with Jade Williams
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Jade Williams aka Zoe Stringer. Jade tells us how joining a local dance school at a very early age led to a lifetime career; why she thought her cohort felt like outsiders at Grange Hill and why she only appeared in 9 episodes of her second series before disappearing completely!
S1 · E103
Oct 11, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Sausage On A Fork with Cerrie Burnell
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Cerrie Burnell aka Miss Green. Cerrie tells us how she discovered a passion for acting from a very young age; what it was like being a children's TV presenter on CBeebies and why the part she ended up playing on Grange Hill was very different to the part she auditioned for!
S1 · E102
Sep 27, 2025 · 47 min
Sausage On A Fork with The Cast of Lavvies (Again!)
In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Alison Bettles, Ruth Carraway, Fiona Lee-Fraser and Lisa York - four former Grange Hill cast members who recently appeared in a new play called 'Lavvies'. Lavvies was written and directed by Ruth Carraway. The ladies discuss how they were feeling on opening night; the things that didn't go according to plan; the things that went really well and what they have gained from this experience.

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