Abel Benson

Abel Benson is a student at Grange Hill School from 2003 to 2008, played by Lucas Lindo. He made his first appearance in episode 1 of series 26 and made his last appearance in episode 20 of series 31.

Abel is the son of Derrick Benson and the older brother of Theo Benson. Abel's best friends are Togger Johnson and Andy Turner and his friends are Tanya Young, Emma Bolton, Jeremy Bishop and Annie Wainwright.

Series 31 (2008)
Abel brings his brother, Theo, to Grange Hill for his first day with Theo's confident friend, Laxo.

Skateboards are banned at Grange Hill by Mr McDonnell, however, a skateboard superhero is born, dubbed as Boarderman. Abel tells his brother and his friends that people reckon they know who boarderman is and he reveals that they think it is XS.

XS says that he isn't confirming if he is or isn't boarderman and Abel reckons that XS could have started the rumour himself. Abel, Jenny Young and Jake Briggs rally round XS for him to do another stunt. However, the identity of boarderman is revealed and he happens to be Abel's brother.

On the last day of term, Abel, Togger and Tanya reminisce about their days at Grange Hill. Togger is on the verge of quitting school, but Tanya tells Abel there is one person he will listen to-his uncle, Tucker Jenkins.