When Ant & Dec Met the Prince: Byker Grove duo get emotional as they return to castle set in Prince’s Trust special

The Geordie presenters went back to Benwell Tower for Prince’s Trust documentary
Ben Travis4 January 2016

Now huge stars in the UK in their own right, it’s easy to forget Ant and Dec’s humble beginnings as stars of children’s TV hit Byker Grove.

The Geordie duo were afforded a reminder of their showbiz roots recently when they returned to Benwell Tower, the tower house building that doubled as the show’s titular youth centre back in the day.

The pair returned as part of their documentary When Ant & Dec Met the Prince: 40 Years of the Prince’s Trust.

“We had some of the happiest times of our life here,” says Dec as he surveys the grounds. “We wouldn’t be where we are without it. I’m getting a little bit emotional talking about it.”

“It changed our life,” agrees Ant.

Ant and Dec are ambassadors for the Prince’s Trust, making them apt hosts for this 90-minute special.

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As well as interviewing and following the likes of Princes Charles, William, and Harry, the presenters meet a number of people who have experienced the benefits of the charity first-hand.

ITV, 9pm

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