The original 1982 cast.
Brookside was a soap opera devised by Phil Redmond and produced by Mersey Television, debuting as part of Channel 4's launch line-up on 2nd November 1982.
The soap was set in the fictional Liverpool suburb of Manor Park, and followed the lives of Brookside Close residents. Brookside was initially noted for its realistic and socially-challenging storylines, with characters coming from a variety of social backgrounds; however, by the 1990s, Brookside began exploring more controversial topics.
The script for episode 2932—the final episode.
Viewing figures began to decline in the early 2000s. Efforts to combat this failed, resulting in Channel 4 axing the show. After a run of 2,932 episodes (plus numerous spin-offs and bonus episodes), the final episode was broadcast on 4th November 2003—almost exactly 21 years after the premiere.
Brookside Wiki was founded on 29th March 2014. We are a small team who were frustrated at the lack of accurate information available online, and took steps to rectify that. We are always looking for new team members to help out, particularly with character biographies.
A slide from the 100 Greatest Moments feature, confirming the official episode count.
We use official production information for our episode numbering. Unfortunately, many online resources were populated by users who followed a fan-made episode guide containing incorrect numbering, amongst other issues. In the absence of accurate data at the time, reputable websites then replicated the false information, having been given no reason to question its accuracy. We believe it is important—as an encyclopedia—that we offer accurate information, including a detailed explanation of how incorrect information went viral in the first place.
We have provided a conversion table to help alleviate any confusion here, and a collection of official evidence to support our stance here. We hope that other websites will eventually follow our lead in the future, as offering incorrect information benefits nobody.
Please bear with us as we continue to revamp and rebuild the Brookside Wiki.
Phase 1 (template pages for every episode) is complete. Phase 2 (cast list for every episode) is complete. Phase 3 (template pages for important character, cast and crew) is complete. Phase 4 will focus on location and family pages.
We are actively looking to expand our team. If you are interested in contributing in any way, please contact Sam or Daniel, or join our Discord server for a chat. Experience with Fandom and Wiki is not essential, but good knowledge of Brookside's history would be greatly beneficial.
Brookside is currently being streamed from the beginning on STV Player. Five new episodes are added each Wednesday. A schedule of the weekly drops is available here.
A Most Memorable Moments DVD is available to purchase. This 2012 release features sixteen classic episodes on two discs.
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