When did Brookside stop airing?

When did Brookside stop airing?

4 November 2003
Brookside is a British soap opera that was set in Liverpool, England. The series began on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982 and ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003.

How did they end Brookside?

The final instalment saw drug dealer Jack Michaelson (Paul Duckworth) die in an attack of mob justice. He was hanged from his bedroom window by a lynch mob that included Jimmy Corkhill, Steve and Marty Murray and Tim O’Leary.

Is Brookside Close coming back?

Brookside will soon make a shock return to TV on BritBox, 18 years after the Channel 4 soap aired its last episode.

Why was Brookside Cancelled?

Brookside cast 17 years after show was axed – from Hollywood to jail for selling drugs. For 21 years, Channel 4 soap Brookside had viewers gripped with its scandal and hard-hitting storylines from the Liverpool close.

Is Brookside coming back?

Sir Phil Redmond has teased the return of Brookside ahead of its 40th anniversary. Earlier this week, it was announced Sir Phil is creating a movie for Grange Hill. The 72-year-old from Huyton has the script ready and is planning to bring back former alumni for the film.

Is Ricky Tomlinson Scouse?

Liverpool actor traces his roots – but the result is not at all surprising. Ricky Tomlinson had to go on Who Do You Think You Are to find out something we already knew – he’s a Scouser through and through.

Is Ricky Tomlinson Ralf Little Father?

What is Ricky and Ralf’s Very Northern Road Trip? The actors behind the Royle Family’s father and son duo, Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little, are reunited for a heart-warming and hilarious staycation, travelling the length and breadth of northern England in a quest to unlock each of its region’s own unique secrets.

How can I watch old Brookside?

Select episodes of Brookside will be available to stream on BritBox from July. This month, Digital Spy Magazine counts down the 50 greatest LGBTQ+ TV characters since the Stonewall riots. Read every issue now with a 1-month free trial, only on Apple News+.