when did ant and dec join byker grove
Ant & Dec McPartlin and Donnelly first met while working on the BBC children's drama Byker Grove in 1989. After a shaky start,[7] they soon became best friends.[7] They have achieved such popularity as a duo that they are hardly ever seen apart on screen. It is reported that they are each insured against the other's death, with the amount reportedly being around Â£1,000,000.[8] Their inseparability has led to their receiving joint nominations for many awards.[citation needed] They are both managed by the James Grant Group.[citation needed]