Grange Hill

Alex is Struggling (28x12)

Air date: Feb 16, 2005

Alex is desperate to get out of swimming but Mr McDonnell is having none of it. Pressure builds on Alex as he struggles through the ordeal, and things go from bad to worse when he goes to get changed and discovers someone's written a cruel message on his shirt. Tensions are rife between Tanya and Togger after she heard him talking about her. Emma's desperate to persuade Annie and Tanya to go on the school Outdoor Pursuits Trip. Tanya has a scare when she mistakes Wally for someone else, and Emma suggests the trip would help take Tanya's mind off what's happened. Baz warns Annie not to put pressure on their dad for the money, so she pays for the trip on her credit card. Tanya and Emma see the forged card for the first time but Annie covers and tells them her mum gave it to her out of guilt. The academy is taking its toll on Abel who's finding it hard to balance it with school. Abel finds himself in trouble with Mr Malachay when he falls asleep in class. Maddie's desperate to explain her