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Brookside

★6.4 1982 – 2003 22 Seasons Phil Redmond TV-MA

The ground-breaking soap set in a housing estate on the outskirts of Liverpool.

Seasons & episodes

22 seasons · 2915 episodes

Episode 1 - Bollocks

Episode 01

Episode 1 - Bollocks

Nov 2, 1982 · 30 min

Although he has nothing to go on, Paul Collins accuses one of his new neighbours of stealing his toilet. But Barry believes that Damon's poor spelling clears him of responsibilty for the graffiti found in Gordon's bedroom.

Episode 2 - Mass

Episode 02

Episode 2 - Mass

Nov 3, 1982 · 30 min

The Grants are taken to church by the Collins when there car breaks down and Heather wants Roger to come back to bed instead of watching what is going on in the Close.

Episode 3 - Shortage

Episode 03

Episode 3 - Shortage

Nov 9, 1982 · 30 min

Paul registers for benefit, Lucy struggles at the local comprehensive.school, realising that her posh voice and background will be a disadvantage. Barry has a dodgy suggestion for Annabelle.

Episode 4 - Productivity

Episode 04

Episode 4 - Productivity

Nov 10, 1982 · 30 min

Roger tries to assemble a shelving unit, despite having not enough screws and no instructions. Bobby plans a strike at work, and there are cookers on the move on the Close.......

Episode 5 - Cost

Episode 05

Episode 5 - Cost

Nov 16, 1982 · 30 min

Paul's digging amuses Damon and his friends. Barry tells a horrific tale of an accident on the building site. Karen brings home her new boyfriend, Demon Duane.......

Episode 6 - Diminishing Returns

Episode 06

Episode 6 - Diminishing Returns

Nov 17, 1982 · 30 min

Heather wonders why Paul is always at home, Roger is becoming agitated about the cookers in the next garden, Karen's period starts, and a strike looks imminent.

Episode 7 - Gav and Pet

Episode 07

Episode 7 - Gav and Pet

Nov 23, 1982 · 30 min

New neighbours arrive.......in a large frozen meat truck. Karen wants to persuade Bobby and Sheila to allow her to go on holiday, and Heather gets her revenge on Roger.

Episode 8 - Humping

Episode 08

Episode 8 - Humping

Nov 24, 1982 · 30 min

Barry makes Duane understand that boasting about his "conquest" of Karen was really not a very good idea. Meanwhile, Lucy is being physically intimidated at school.

Episode 9 - Burgled

Episode 09

Episode 9 - Burgled

Nov 30, 1982 · 30 min

The whole close is burgled, but Petra has more reasons to be upset than most. Not only are her house contents not insured even though she works for an insurance company, but she is still not pregnant.

Episode 10 - Property Values

Episode 10

Episode 10 - Property Values

Dec 1, 1982 · 30 min

A buyer for Gavin's cookers turns up at the Huntingtons'. Barry tries to persuade Sheila to bump up their insurance claim.

Episode 11 - Intervention

Episode 11

Episode 11 - Intervention

Dec 7, 1982 · 30 min

Sheila is hassled, Bobby is pressurised, Gavin is visited by the council and given a week to dispose of his cookers, and Arthur dies.

Episode 12 - Home Improvements

Episode 12

Episode 12 - Home Improvements

Dec 8, 1982 · 30 min

Gavin plans revenge, Barry delivers his new doors, and Petra fills in her chart. Damon advises Karen to keep quiet about her decision for the moment.

Episode 13 - Burglar Alarm

Episode 13

Episode 13 - Burglar Alarm

Dec 14, 1982 · 30 min

Roger has an alarm installed, Gordon is resentful, Lucy is being followed, Petra is ovulating and Barry is stabbed.

Episode 14 - Insecurities

Episode 14

Episode 14 - Insecurities

Dec 15, 1982 · 30 min

Roger does his Christmas shopping, all of which is then stolen. Bobby is under increased pressure to end the strike as Christmas approaches.

Episode 15 - Ill-mannered

Episode 15

Episode 15 - Ill-mannered

Dec 21, 1982 · 30 min

Lucy is rescued from a kiss under the mistletoe by one of her class-mates. Karen wants to go to a party instead of attending the midnight Mass. Derek makes a pass at Heather.

Episode 16 - Christmas Spirit

Episode 16

Episode 16 - Christmas Spirit

Dec 22, 1982 · 30 min

It is an upsetting Christmas for the Collins family, while Karen has a hangover, Bobby has an emergency meeting, Roger's burglar alarm goes off again, and Damon has no presents.

Episode 17 - Bit of Business

Episode 17

Episode 17 - Bit of Business

Dec 28, 1982 · 30 min

Barry is determine to get revenge on his attacker, Paul receives some encouraging news, but Petra is still feeling fed up and depressed.

Episode 18 - Open House

Episode 18

Episode 18 - Open House

Dec 29, 1982 · 30 min

The Grants invite all their neighbours to their New Year's Eve party. Roger and Heather return home, and discover that their alarm has been tampered with, and Gavin has erected a multicoloured shed to house his cookers.

About the series

Brookside poster
Audience score
★ 6.4 /10

based on 21 votes

Synopsis

The ground-breaking soap set in a housing estate on the outskirts of Liverpool.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Dean Sullivan

Dean Sullivan

Jimmy Corkhill

Claire Sweeney

Claire Sweeney

Lindsey Corkhill

Jennifer Ellison

Jennifer Ellison

Emily O'Leary

Philip Olivier

Philip Olivier

Tim 'Tinhead' O'Leary

Jack McMullen

Jack McMullen

Josh Dixon

Ray Quinn

Anthony Murray

Sarah White

Sarah White

Bev Dixon

Neil Caple

Marty Murray

Where to watch Brookside

Brookside is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The soap from Phil Redmond, Colin McKeown has 22 seasons and 2915 total episodes, rated 6.4/10 by 21 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Brookside have?

Brookside has 22 seasons with 2915 episodes in total.

Is Brookside still on the air?

Brookside has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Brookside?

Brookside airs on Channel 4.

When did Brookside first air?

Brookside first aired on November 2, 1982.

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