"Brookside" (1982) TV series 1982-2003

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Creators:

Colin McKeown
Phil Redmond

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

2 November 1982 (UK)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

The everyday life and times of the residents, friends and enemies who live in a suburban street in the city of Liverpool in the north of England.

Plot Keywords:

Liverpool | Friend | One Word Title | Soap | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

7 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Marcus Hutton	...	Nathan Cuddington (24 episodes, 1998-2000)
Colin Meredith	...	Bernard Fairchild / ... (17 episodes, 1989-1996)
Suzanne Packer	...	Brooks / ... (15 episodes, 1990-2000)
Lynda Thornhill	...	Janice Evans (12 episodes, 1995)
Gabrielle Glaister	...	Patricia Farnham (10 episodes, 1990-1996)

Also Known As:

Meadowcroft (UK) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min | UK:90 min (2002)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Benidorm, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Company:

Mersey Television

Trivia:

The series was filmed on a real estate in Liverpool. Mersey TV owned all the houses one of which was used as a production office and never actually filmed in. When the series was cancelled in 2003 the houses were renovated and are now used for the interior scenes in "Hollyoaks" (1995). The only exterior scenes are shot around the front doors.

Quotes:

Beverly 'Bev' McLoughlin Gonzales Dixon: [making fun of Lindsey] She's gone from stealing pesetas to peeling potatoes.

Movie Connections:

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A shadow of its former self

Up until early 2001 I was prepared to give this show the benefit of the doubt. I defended it to my friends who said it was past its best and tried to convince me to watch EastEnders instead. But no more; this show is utter drivel now compared to the relevant and dramatic storylines that were being effortlessly pumped out in its late 80s/early 90s heyday. Now it's all about sex, sensationalism and whiny Scouse angst. What a shame. Channel 4 should cancel it now and leave the show with some shred of dignity.