No, I never liked watching myself haha. I know channel 4 sold the rights awhile ago but wasnt sure which channel it was on now. If I tried putting it on my kids would probably be like what are you watching this for?!!
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I don’t know if you have any daughters but did they look like you when you were that age?
Aw its so nice to read these messages haha.Our Claire!!!Brookside royalty
you were the first born in a storyline. Obviously you know that! I say this because when we first started watching at ours we mentioned the Grant baby storyline as one we remembered. Are you watching the old episodes?
Can't remember, did you have any lines in later episodes?
So many questions
I'll be reporting back to my husband later
Yes I remember being the only child on set for ages, it was always so exciting if there was another child around!
I once asked why my name wasn't on the credits so I did get given lines on a couple of occasions but then refused to say them lol.
One of my parents was a writer for it so they are still good friends with Ricky and in touch with Sue.
But honestly, I hated the attention haha. I could have been in the final episode but didn't want to. I remember the make up chair and wardrobe department being the most exciting place, I've always worked in fashion type jobs and did my degree in that too ..... I think my family didn't anticipate the level of attention I got at the time so I think that's why I was taken out when I was 5. I was 6 weeks old when I was first brought to set and its funny but even now I can pick out Sue Johnston's voice on an advert instantly it always sounds so familiar.
My best memory is when Madge from Neighbours came to visit the set (no idea why lol). She was so nice and gave me a big hug. My parents were at a dinner party later and she was talking about the young girl she worked with wanting to leave Neighbours to start a pop career and the brookie cast were saying what a fool she is giving up a good job like that...of course it was Kylie Minogue haha
Everyone says my daughter does or did (different hair colour) but I don't see it at all!
Thank you for answering! The reruns are on STV player, the one of you tripping over is in the last 5 shown (they show 5 episodes a week!) oh you must show your kids, Brookside was one of the best soaps, ever!!
Ah thanks! I'll try later haha
We love it, Wednesday night when STV drop 5 episodes is our favourite night sat in front of the TV. It's the nostalgia for us, spotting actors, love to see the 80's fashion, house furnishings, cars etc. I think the reruns show how ahead of it's time it really was, the writers all did a great job.
Sue Johnston is the best, her scenes always hit hard and in everything she's done since.
Was there some sort of Brookie/Neighbours mash up towards the end of the final shows? Seem to remember that being a thing, maybe that's why Madge was there?
I didn't watch towards the end, so will be good to catch those episodes.
How lovely all those memories you have, your children will probably love to watch the episode of you and Sue coming back from a shopping day out. Depending on age, as some of the language and views aren't for the modern day we live in now
If Madge/Anne Charleston was talking about some young girl wanting to leave Neighbours to start a pop career (Kylie), then that would have been around 1987/88 just before her pop career started, not at the end of Brookie’s run
yes it was around 1988. it's nice that people still watch it and enjoy it
Oh yes, excuse me, my brain cells don't wake up properly on a Sunday
Brilliant!
I think last weeks episodes were the best yet
All the visitors at The Corkhills and especially Rod winding Jimmy up about the meat
And I'm always pleased to see Barry
I think last weeks episodes were the best yet
All the visitors at The Corkhills and especially Rod winding Jimmy up about the meat
And I'm always pleased to see Barry
Hello all, I have been waiting for this for years! I have about 30 episodes to catch up on. Loving all the 80's house styles, fashions, hair ( I so miss a perm). One thing that has struck me in the early episodes is they all say shall I put the kettle on, and then there is no kettle boiling noises. Sound recording must have been a bit more complicated in the 80's.
I remember watching the first three years with my mum, then I moved away and Brookside was our way of keeping in touch, we would have a weekly phone call where we discussed what had been going on, on the close.
I have been laughing at Heather and her typewriter, the close is still quite empty in the episodes I am watching, but loving it all so far. Got lots of opportunity to catch up over the next week or so, so hopefully I'll be up to speed with the rest of you soon.
Finally I can't believe how young everyone looks. I must be getting old.
I remember watching the first three years with my mum, then I moved away and Brookside was our way of keeping in touch, we would have a weekly phone call where we discussed what had been going on, on the close.
I have been laughing at Heather and her typewriter, the close is still quite empty in the episodes I am watching, but loving it all so far. Got lots of opportunity to catch up over the next week or so, so hopefully I'll be up to speed with the rest of you soon.
Finally I can't believe how young everyone looks. I must be getting old.
Do you know, I've never thought about the silent kettles, but you're absolutely right!
I had an unexpected day off yesterday so I went to download the episodes, but could only find the last one
I normally watch later in the week, so I've no idea when they actually come on to SkyQ
Hope they are there tonight!
I normally watch later in the week, so I've no idea when they actually come on to SkyQ
Hope they are there tonight!
Are you able to download the STV app?Can someone please tell me how to watch this in Ireland. Can't find it anywhere
Former Brookside actor jailed for £13.6m fraud scheme targeting aspiring models
Philip Foster, a former Brookside actor, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years behind bars for orchestrating a £13.6 million fraud targeting young hopefuls dreaming of a modelling career.
another ex cast member up to no good