TV series

Brookside

Name: Brookside
Released: 1982
Cast: Dean Sullivan, Claire Sweeney, Jennifer Ellison, Philip Olivier, Jack McMullen

1982–2003· 22 seasons· 90 min episodes★ 6.4Ended

On Channel 4 — From Mersey Television

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Synopsis

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

Themes

liverpool, england

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1 - BollocksNext upNov 2, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E2 Episode 2 - MassNov 3, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tony Scoggo
E3 Episode 3 - ShortageNov 9, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E4 Episode 4 - ProductivityNov 10, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.......
E5 Episode 5 - CostNov 16, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.......
Guest stars: Karl Lornie (Laxo (as Karl Lorni))
E6 Episode 6 - Diminishing ReturnsNov 17, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tony Scoggo, Peter Christian (Frank Blackburn)
E7 Episode 7 - Gav and PetNov 23, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Karl Lornie (Laxo (as Karl Lorni)), Peter Christian (Frank Blackburn)
E8 Episode 8 - HumpingNov 24, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E9 Episode 9 - BurgledNov 30, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E10 Episode 10 - Property ValuesDec 1, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
A buyer for Gavin's cookers turns up at the Huntingtons'. Barry tries to persuade Sheila to bump up their insurance claim.
E11 Episode 11 - InterventionDec 7, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sheila is hassled, Bobby is pressurised, Gavin is visited by the council and given a week to dispose of his cookers, and Arthur dies.
E12 Episode 12 - Home ImprovementsDec 8, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E13 Episode 13 - Burglar AlarmDec 14, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
Roger has an alarm installed, Gordon is resentful, Lucy is being followed, Petra is ovulating and Barry is stabbed.
E14 Episode 14 - InsecuritiesDec 15, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
Roger does his Christmas shopping, all of which is then stolen. Bobby is under increased pressure to end the strike as Christmas approaches.
E15 Episode 15 - Ill-manneredDec 21, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E16 Episode 16 - Christmas SpiritDec 22, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Peter Christian (Frank Blackburn)
E17 Episode 17 - Bit of BusinessDec 28, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
Barry is determine to get revenge on his attacker, Paul receives some encouraging news, but Petra is still feeling fed up and depressed.
Guest stars: Peter Christian
E18 Episode 18 - Open HouseDec 29, 1982 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tony Scoggo