<P> McPartlin and Donnelly first met while working on the BBC children 's drama Byker Grove in 1989 . After a shaky start , they soon became best friends . 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 £ 1,000,000 . Their inseparability has led to their receiving joint nominations for many awards . They are both managed by the James Grant Group . </P>
<P> McPartlin and Donnelly first met while working on the BBC children 's drama Byker Grove in 1989 . After a shaky start , they soon became best friends . 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 £ 1,000,000 . Their inseparability has led to their receiving joint nominations for many awards . They are both managed by the James Grant Group . </P>
when did ant and dec join byker grove
when did ant and dec join byker grove
1989
1989