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Brookside

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• 1982

• Soap
• Drama

Summary

Groundbreaking British television soap opera which followed the everyday life and times of the residents, friends, and enemies who lived in the fictional suburban cul-de-sac of Brookside Close in the city of Liverpool in England.

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6.6/10

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Streaming

• Channel 4
• Disney+

Credits

Crew

rolenameDirectorShani S GrewalDirectorGraham Moore

Seasons

Latest season

Season 2003

Season 1995

Season 1994

Season 1991

Season 1986

Season 1982

Season 9

Season 3

Season 2

Season 1

Special episodes

News & features about Brookside

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  Returning to Brookside is the perfect way to honour Hollyoaks' heritage
  
  The crossover is a tribute to both groundbreaking soaps.

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  Hollyoaks favourite reveals hopes for more Brookside crossovers following popular anniversary episodes
  
  Tisha Merry talks to Radio Times at the Inside Soap Awards 2026.

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  Motherland and Brookside icons star in exclusive look at BBC’s new AI comedy
  
  Diane Morgan, Sue Johnston and Paul Ready lead the cast of Ann Droid.

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  Hollyoaks and Brookside to crossover again as three legendary characters arrive in the village
  
  The returns were confirmed in the 2026 trailer.

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  Brookside legend Bryan Murray placed into assisted care following Alzheimer's diagnosis
  
  The actor is also well-known for starring in the RTÉ soap opera Fair City.

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  Louis Emerick on his Hollyoaks future after Brookside crossover twist
  
  The actor talks to exclusively to Johnathon Hughes about Mick, Donny and going back to the Close.

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  Brookside star Marian Diamond dies, aged 89 – Miriam Margolyes shares emotional tribute
  
  The actress played Mrs Shackleton in the classic soap opera in the 1990s.

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  Motherland and Brookside legends' new BBC comedy series Ann Droid confirms release date with bonus treat for fans
  
  Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston form an unlikely friendship in the futuristic BBC sitcom – and viewers can binge it from day one.

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  Sherwood season 3 confirms new and returning cast - including Brookside and Skins legends
  
  Sue Johnston and Joe Dempsie are amongst those joining the new season.

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  Brookside revival confirms return of British comedy icon for much-anticipated reunion
  
  "I’m looking forward to being on the Close again after all these years."

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  4 things we need to see in Brookside's big Hollyoaks crossover
  
  What do you want to see?

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  Brookside set to air until 2029 as new deal is signed following Hollyoaks crossover
  
  More cul-de-sac drama!

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  Two Brookside legends confirmed to reprise beloved roles for special Hollyoaks crossover episode
  
  "I'm looking forward to seeing all of the old faces."

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  4 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Tony's wedding ends in disaster and Donny heads to Brookside Close
  
  All you need to know as some Brookie favourites return!

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  Sue Johnston, Ricky Tomlinson on reprising iconic Brookside roles – and if they’d star in a revival
  
  Sue Johnston and Ricky Tomlinson are back again in the Brookside revival.

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  5 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Brookside reunion for troubled Donny Clark as Lucas Hay spirals
  
  John Paul has a bad day at work, Sienna is suspicious of Tinhead and Cleo is struggling.

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  Brookside legend will reprise iconic role for Hollyoaks crossover after 35 years
  
  The first cast member for the upcoming special has been confirmed.

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  Two beloved Brookside fan-favourites confirm return for special Hollyoaks crossover episode
  
  "I feel like I'm going home."

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  Beloved Channel 4 soap Brookside to return for major crossover with another major soap
  
  Brookside Close is back after more than two decades off air.

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  Brookside icon Anna Friel delivers verdict on revival - and whether she would return
  
  Anna Friel played Beth Jordache in the iconic soap.

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  Yasmin Davies cast as legacy character Esme for Hollyoaks Later spin-off and Brookside crossover
  
  The character has links to a Brookside favourite.

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  Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney reveals verdict on Brookside revival and whether she will return
  
  The star played Lindsey Corkhill in the former soap.

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  Time writer Jimmy McGovern tells Lacey Turner he was heckled by gardeners for Brookside scripts
  
  The Cracker and Time creator appears on the latest episode of Turner's podcast We Started Here.

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  Brookside star Louis Emerick joins cast of Hollyoaks
  
  Emerick is playing Vicky and Andre's estranged dad Donny.

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