| ←1989 1990 1991→ |
1990 was Brookside's ninth year of production.
Overview[]
Major storylines included the marriage of Sheila Grant and Billy Corkhill, and the departure of Sheila, Billy, and the Collins family.
House by House[]
5 Brookside Close[]
Chrissy mobilises the neighbours to protest against proposals for a parade of shops near the Close, but is unsuccessful. After being made redundant she gets a job as school secretary, much to her children's dismay. Owen recovers from his coma but is confined to a wheelchair. Sammy battles her drink problem, and by the end of the year is sober.
6 Brookside Close[]
Harry Cross moves to St. Helens and lets the bungalow to Mick, who has now been joined by his estranged wife, Josie. Mick catches a burglar trying to break into his children's bedroom and knocks him unconscious. He is shocked to find out he will be prosecuted for using 'undue force'.
7 Brookside Close[]
Caroline finds out that James has run up huge gambling debts and has also been stealing from her jewellery business. Panicking, James flees in Caroline's car, but is killed in a road accident in Aberdeen, which the police suspect was murder. Caroline leaves Liverpool, shortly followed by Michael and Alison, who emigrate to America. In September, Max and Patricia Farnham move in, together with son, Thomas, and live-in nanny, Margaret Clemence.
8 Brookside Close[]
Lucy returns from France, but doesn't get on with Louise. Paul and Annabelle decide against adopting Louise, and move to the Lake District. When Lucy leaves for France once more, Gordon moves in with colleague Judith. The Dixons arrive in October, only to upset the Farnhams with their garden full of 'junk'.
9 Brookside Close[]
Sue hopes to offset her guilt over Danny's paternity by trying to have a baby with Terry, but at the end of June, Terry finds he has a low sperm count and could not be Danny's father. He throws Sue and Danny out. However the distress caused by the death of Sue's mother brings them closer again, Terry stops the divorce proceedings, and ultimately asks Sue and Danny to come back. Jonathan moves to London and sells the house to Terry and Sue. Later, Barry Grant double-crosses Ricky and Kenny Fisher who kidnap Sue and Danny in retaliation, mistaking them for Barry's family. Barry negotiates their release, but ends up locked in a freezer on Christmas Day.
10 Brookside Close[]
Bobby asks Sheila for a divorce. Sheila then finds out that he has had his vasectomy reversed and that his new girlfriend is pregnant. Sheila agrees to marry Billy, and reveals that Bobby is not Barry's real father. Tracy and Barry begin a relationship, but on learning she is pregnant, Tracy decides to have a termination, which devastates Barry and Sheila. Jimmy and Billy start a feud with Godden, the man who murdered their brother, Frankie. As the feud escalates, Billy, Sheila and Claire leave for Basingstoke. Rod meets Diana Spence, a pharmacy assistant, and they start going out - but he keeps his occupation secret.
Events[]
Brookside events[]
- 9th April - James Markham is killed in a car accident.
- 9th May - Following the death of actress Doreen Sloane, Annabelle Collins makes her final appearance.
- 23rd May - Liam Riley commits suicide by jumping off a roof.
- 6th June - Following the axing of the Collins family, Lucy Collins makes her final appearance.
- 11th June - Following the axing of the Collins family, Gordon Collins makes his final appearance.
- 25th June - Following the axing of the Collins family, Paul Collins makes his final appearance.
- 10th August - Billy Corkhill and Sheila Grant marry.
- 10th September - Don Corkhill dies from unknown causes.
- 14th September - Doreen Corkhill leaves Brookside Close following the discovery of Billy Corkhill's part in the robbery. (Final appearance of the character).
- 21st September - Billy Corkhill leaves Brookside Close with wife Sheila, moving to Hampshire. (Final appearance of the characters, however, Sheila would later appear in Brookside: Friday the 13th)
- 8th October - Jane Harper dies in a car crash.
Real life events[]
- 8th April - Doreen Sloane (Annabelle Collins) dies. Her death leads to the axing of the Collins family.
Cast[]
Debuts[]
See also: Category:1990 debuts.
| Number | Character | Actor | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma Johnson | Naomi Kamanga | 14th March 1990 | |
| Leo Johnson | Leeon Sawyer | 14th March 1990 | |
| Max Farnham | Steven Pinder | 2nd July 1990 | |
| Patricia Farnham | Gabrielle Glaister | 2nd July 1990 | |
| Margaret Clemence | Nicola Stephenson | 14th September 1990 | |
| Thomas Farnham | Kieran Warham | 14th September 1990 | |
| Marcia Barrett | Cheryl Malker | 21st September 1990 | |
| DD Dixon | Irene Marot | 24th September 1990 | |
| Jacqui Dixon | Alexandra Fletcher | 24th September 1990 | |
| Mike Dixon | Paul Byatt | 24th September 1990 | |
| Ron Dixon | Vince Earl | 24th September 1990 | |
| Tony Dixon | Gerard Bostock | 24th September 1990 | |
| Emily Farnham | Victoria Bennett | 1st October 1990 | |
| Matthew Farnham | Ryan Jones | 1st October 1990 | |
| Diana Spence | Paula Frances | 21st November 1990 |
Returns[]
None
Departures[]
See also: Category:1990 departures.
| Number | Character | Actor | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Choi | Sarah Lam | 18th April 1990 | |
| Annabelle Collins | Doreen Sloane | 9th May 1990 | |
| Jessica Choi | Anna Sung | 16th May 1990 | |
| Michael Choi | David Yip | 16th May 1990 | |
| Harry Cross | Bill Dean | 23rd May 1990 | |
| Lucy Collins | Katrin Cartlidge | 6th June 1990 | |
| Gordon Collins | Mark Burgess | 11th June 1990 | |
| Paul Collins | Jim Wiggins | 25th June 1990 | |
| Doreen Corkhill | Kate Fitzgerald | 14th September 1990 | |
| Billy Corkhill | John McArdle | 21st September 1990 | |
| Sheila Corkhill | Sue Johnston | 21st September 1990 | |
| Claire Grant | Amy Lynch | 21st September 1990 | |
| Nisha Batra | Sunetra Sarker | 8th October 1990 | |
| Jonathan Gordon-Davies | Steven Pinner | 31st October 1990 |
Crew[]
Writers[]
- Allan Swift
- Joe Boyle
- Catherine Hayes
- Chris Curry
- Kathleen Potter
- Susan Pleat
- Barry Woodward
- Andy Lynch
- Valerie Windsor
- Sam Jacobs
- Joe Ainsworth
- Peter Cox
- Maurice Bessman
Directors[]
- Barry Letts
- Garth Tucker
- Brian Morgan
- Chris Johnston
- Andrew Higgs
- A J Quinn
- John Strickland
- Betsan Morris Evans
- Patrick Tucker
- Robert Gabriel
- Tim Fywell
- Philip Casson
- Darrol Blake
- Danny Hiller
- Misha Williams
- Celia Bannerman
- Riitta-Leena Lynn
Producers[]
- Phil Redmond (Executive Producer)
- Vanessa Whitburn (Producer)
- Mal Young (Associate Producer)
Episodes[]
See also: Category:1990 episodes.
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See Also[]
- Category:1990 minor characters
- Category:1990 births
- Category:1990 marriages
- Category:1990 deaths
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