From 1969 Konttinen lived in Byker, and for seven years photographed and interviewed the residents of this area of terraced houses until her own house was demolished.
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In the 1990s, McPartlin had an off-screen relationship with Byker Grove co-star Nicola Bell.
Its pupils come from a large area of Newcastle's east end including Byker, Heaton, Walker, Walkergate and Walkerville.
As a producer Byker won the 1997 Emmy Award (shared with Blaine Baggett and Jay Winter) for The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century in the category of Outstanding Informational Series.
Scott later began winning building contracts in the North East and was the main contractor behind several landmark buildings within Newcastle, including the Tyne Theatre, Byker Bridge and added the portico to Newcastle railway station in 1863.