Press Gang

- Season 1

(1989)

As the first edition of the Junior Gazette nears publication, Lynda, the Editor, and the rebellious Spike are thrown into contention over what story should be used for their front page.

Spike has the lead story but Linda wants more. Colin gets a phone.

Sarah tries to help the new teacher, not always successfully. Colin introduces the "Ping".

A printer's strike. But they can print the Gazette early - if they can predict next week's news. Can Colin get the picture?

Spike & Linda on the night shift. Spike cooks up a surprise, Linda feels awkward, Tiddler takes notes. Colin wants to impress but he should choose his wardrobe with care.

When someone begins to send in anonymous TV Reviews on the Gazette's brand new Computer with the use of Internet Technology, Lynda is determined to find out who the mystery writer is.

Kenny is determined to discover why a girl draws chalk outlines of a body outside the same block of flats once a month, believing it could be a good story for the Junior Gazette.

Following Kenny's departure, Lynda is forced to appoint Spike as her new Assistant Editor. Meanwhile, Kenny continues to pursue the story, which leads him to a shocking discovery about the availability of solvents to minors.

The Junior Gazette faces a crisis when an increasing number of people leave in the face of the looming mock exams, causing conflict between Sarah and Lynda.

Colin tries to rid the newsroom of an infestation of birds, Tiddler plays at match-maker between Lynda and Spike, whilst Sarah and Billy investigate the theft of £30 from the school judo club.

With the scene alternating between Monday and Tuesday, Lynda, Spike, Sarah and Kenny try to piece together what happened when a member of the Junior Gazette tried to blackmail Lynda, only for Lynda to stand up to him moments before tragedy occurred. In the meantime, Colin enlists Spike's help to successfully ask a girl out.

Colin and Kenny go head-to-head in a bid to be the new editor of the Junior Gazette, whilst Spike desperately searches for Lynda.