Brookside is back!

[HowlOwl]

He was a kid's TV presenter!

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As for attractive, it's got to be Barry Grant!

That rings a bell now, actually.

Oh yes, Barry - he had lots of female fans!

 

[Maid22]

I've just caught up on latest 5, (wish there was10), am finding some of it abit odd, like when flowers were delivered for Heather, her husband just read the note, then there was nothing, no scene of him asking her who they were from

 

[Sh1tRollsDownHill]

Spoiler: Filming

What a reunion!
Shame Dean Sullivan isn't here to be part of it. Trying to work out the logistics of it all here, haven't watched Hollyoaks religiously for a fair few years but have seen Sinbad and Mick, now Donny, scenes which were great! Looking forward to how the story goes there.
Jacqui now Diane would be interesting writing

 

[RocksOff]

It really is isn't it! Especially after the way he left!
Wonder if he got back with Sheila? Will our Claire make an appearance!!

Yes, absolutely @Maid22
I wonder what the back story is? And Billy is in it too, so things could get interesting!

Didn't Claire come on this thread?
It was a real pleasure to hear her side of things and it really annoys me that she is never mentioned in the credits, she was a massive part in the story

 

[Maid22]

I have always remembered Kate calling Annabelle Bella to try and signal to her that something wasn't right and I was a kid the first time I saw this.

And ordering chicken, she was really trying to hint that something was really wrong.

 

[kendallroysdownfall]

Bit of a boring week!
Noticed the spin off South, where Tracy and Jamie go to London is on STV, don't think I've ever seen it.

I don't remember this at all! I was obsessed with the Damon and Debbie spin off but on a rewatch it was crap! I really really enjoyed South. What a shame Jamie didn't stay longer term; I thought he was a really likable and convincing character.

 

[twinkleunicorn]

I know! I don’t think Sheila Grant is even 40 yet. And don’t get me started on Paul - I’d have put him at 67 rather than 57

Yes . I’m older than Shiela grant and I feel like she looks years older than me

 

[Cupid_Stunt]

I've just had a quick look to see what happens in this new year, no spoilers, but a huge storyline for the Grants, iykyk!!

The one that had a spinoff?

 

[Beverley macca]

I watch on youtube. I had to forward about 10 years tbh I did watch all episodes back in the day. Love it. I'm watching right this very moment. December 1999.

 

[HowlOwl]

Aw man first Paul then Alan - I thought the more traumatic Brookie scenes were the murder storylines but it turns out it’s Paul and Alan topless in bed (not together). What a time to have eyes

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AND NOW BOBBY IS IN BED IN AN OPEN DRESSING GOWN!!! MAKE IT STOP!!!

I cannot see what Sam saw in Alan, at all. Even his voice is annoying.

 

[AdsB]

I also don’t watch HO but I believe a couple of the Brookside actors are currently in it playing different characters so that will just mess with the space time continuum.

Also they are apparently filming on the close but it was demolished in the Brookside universe? I'm so confused .

 

[Leeds2]

Ron's looking well for 80!
Just catching up with last week's, enjoyed the episodes, glad Lucy 2 has gone, she was dreadful!

Anyone know if she, and Gordon, ever come back from France? I can't remember.

I really detest Nick at the moment, and not liking the young (!!) Jimmy Corkhill, but I do remember that he was an acquired taste!

 

[Misssj80]

Just watching the next 5 episodes. Episode 28, poor Petra Am loving the old episodes, the fashions, home decor, cars etc

 

[LennyBriscoe]

I've never seen River City, used to watch Take the high road, Mrs Mack used to scare me!

It was amazing!! Lots of fond memories of watching it with my mum and grandma. I think STV player have that too, or they used to anyway

 

[Maid22]

Agree to both of your points @Maid22!

Is it just me that cannot get over Billy's hairy neck??
It makes me feel a bit ill
Especially when he has an open necked shirt!
It seems to just be treading water til the new families arrive, which is ok, no need for massive drama every minute, but it does seem a bit flat at the moment

Oh! And how the heck would Jimmy and Kath get a mortgage?

Excellent point!!
I think Kath works though not sure what she does, but Jimmy, has he ever had a job, just seems like a chancer in life!!

 

[twinkleunicorn]

Thanks @Maid22 for flagging up this thread! I’ve seen so many storylines mentioned so far that I don’t remember, although i only really watched it from about the mid-90s. Saturday teatimes were never the same without the omnibus!

I remember the body under the patio, the lesbian kiss, the brother and sister relationship and Mick Johnno’s mother-in-law (?) asking him to euthanise her. Casa Bevron!

I’m looking forward to seeing what makes Barry Grant turn rogue as he seems alright so far! Not sure how he can cope with Petra tbh

This is my era too haha! Well it’s when I remember watching it. It’s weird watching Barry grant not being a villain!

 

[HowlOwl]

I know! Karen would hve snapchatted Jeff by now! And no computer in the offices. No emails. How did life work?! It all seems so difficult.

So … much … typing! (memos, carbon paper etc). It’s much better now!

 

[Beverley macca]

I watched Brookside back in the day and I'm watching about 5 episodes a night on youtube. I live in Portugal and can't get access via iplayer or whatever its called. I'm on episodes 1945 to 1949 September 97. Its just brilliant. So addictive.

 

[Cupid_Stunt]

The first appearance of Max & Patricia Farnham coming to view the house

This feels like the start of Brookside 2.0

 

[HowlOwl]

It was very amusing to see Gordon recently, asking for a pint of “bitter beer”!