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This is a comprehensive list of characters from the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside in alphabetical order by the character's surnames.
| | This article needs additional citations for verification .(November 2024) |
This is a comprehensive list of characters from the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside in alphabetical order by the character's surnames.
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Abbott | Andy Williams | 1999 |
| Charlotte Anderson | Emma Owen | 1999 |
| Ian Anderson | Paul Baden | 1989 |
| Paul Anderson | Philip Madoc | 1995 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bacon | Christopher Wild | 1982–1983 |
| Carl Banks | Stephen Donald | 1994–1995 |
| Eddie Banks | Paul Broughton | 1994–1996 |
| Lee Banks | Matthew Lewney | 1994–1996 |
| Rosie Banks | Susan Twist | 1994–1996 |
| Sarah Banks | Andrea Marshall | 1994–1996 |
| Claire Bannister | Jean Rimmer | 1984 |
| Nigel Bannister | Ellis Dale | 1984–1985 |
| Marcia Barrett [1] | Cheryl Maiker | 1990–1993 |
| Nisha Batra [1] | Sunetra Sarker | 1988–1991, 2000–2003 |
| Carl Beecham | David Groves | 2000 |
| Ross Beecham | Ian Champion | 1998–2000 |
| Fiona Bell | Judy Sweeney | 1985 |
| Judith Benison | Carol Ann Crawford | 1989 |
| Frank Bennett | John Gillett | 1984 |
| Sol Bennett | Danny Lawrence | 2002 |
| Maria Benson | Pauline Daniels | 1991 |
| Simon Benson | Andrew Fearon | 1990 |
| Tom Billington | Michael Simkins | 2003 |
| Sam Bishop | David Roper | 1991 |
| Adam Black | Toby King | 1986 |
| Barbara Black | Brenda Elder | 1986 |
| Heather Black [1] | Amanda Burton | 1982–1986 |
| Nicholas Black [1] | Alan Rothwell | 1985–1986 |
| Ruth Black | Joanne Sidwell | 1986 |
| Scott Black | Philip Glancy | 1986 |
| Ellie Blackshaw | Gedren Heller | 1987 |
| Neil Bond | Hugo Chandor | 1998 |
| Shelley Bower | Alexandra Wescourt | 1999–2001 |
| Cheryl Boyanowsky [1] | Jennifer Calvert | 1988–1989 |
| Anne Bradley | Faith Brown | 1996 |
| JC Bradley | Ken Sharrock | 1996–1997 |
| Jules Bradley | Sarah Withe | 1996 |
| Helen Brennan | Joanne Sherryden | 1999 |
| Sharon Briges | Hayley Smitten | 1997–1999 |
| Megan Brindley | Cheryl Mackie | 1998–1999 |
| Julia Broadbent | Beti Lloyd-Jones | 1982 |
| Stan Broadbent | David Miller | 1982–1983 |
| Julia Brogan [1] | Gladys Ambrose | 1985–1998 |
| Josie Brooks | Suzanne Packer | 1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2000 |
| Shaun Brookes | Richard Trinder | 1995 |
| Ducksie Brown [1] | Mark Birch | 1982–1984, 1987 |
| Kirsty Brown [1] | Joanne Black | 1987–1989 |
| Eric Brunet | Alain Bourgouin | 1996 |
| Lisa Burnett | Glen Jones | 1998–200? |
| Dave Burns | Simon Chadwick | 1999–2001 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Carey | Shaun Cavey | 2001–2002 |
| Chris Carlton | Andy Henderson | 1999 |
| Rufus Carmichael | Jimmy Gallagher | 1998 |
| Josh Carter | Paul Barnhill | 1999 |
| Sharon Carter | Stephanie McGill | 2002 |
| Janet Carver | Asia Duleah | 1982–1983 |
| Carla Casey | Gail McKenna | 1991 |
| Martin Cathcart | James D'Arcy | 1996 |
| Val Chang | Susan Leong | 1983 |
| Miriam Charles | Rowena Cooper | 1989 |
| Cassie Charlton | Ebony Grey | 1997–1998 |
| Gladys Charlton | Eileen O'Brien | 1997 |
| Caroline Choi [1] | Sarah Lam | 1989–1990 |
| Michael Choi [1] | David Yip | 1989–1990 |
| Stephen Choi | Kwong Lee Chong | 1989–1990 |
| Dave Clark | Rayner Bourton | 1997 |
| Karyn Clark | Joanna Phillips-Lane | 1993 |
| Arthur Clarke | Peter Kerrigan | 1982 |
| John Clarke [1] | Robert Pugh | 1985 |
| Eddie Cleary | Philip Walsh | 1986 |
| Joe Cleary | Con O'Neill | 1986 |
| Vicki Cleary [1] | Cheryl Leigh | 1985–1987 |
| Anne Clemence | Christine Moore | 1992 |
| Margaret Clemence [1] | Nicola Stephenson | 1990–1994 |
| Imelda Clough | Billie Clements | 2001–2002 |
| Jean Clough | Meryl Hampton | 2003 |
| Kenny Clough | Keith Newby | 2003 |
| Paul Clough | Neil Borg Olivier | 2002 |
| PC Ian Coban | Tony Audenshaw | 1995 |
| Shane Cochrane | Richard Norton | 1995–1996 |
| Annabelle Collins [1] | Doreen Sloane | 1982–1990 |
| Gordon Collins [1] | Nigel Crowley | 1982–1984 |
| Mark Burgess | 1986–1990 | |
| Lucy Collins [1] | Katrin Cartlidge | 1982–1984, 1990 |
| Maggie Saunders | 1985–1986 | |
| Paul Collins [1] | Jim Wiggins | 1982–1990 |
| Bernie Connor | Claire Darling | 1999 |
| Ted Cook | Brian Grellis | 1985–1986 |
| Billy Corkhill [1] | John McArdle | 1985–1990 |
| Diana Corkhill [1] | Paula Frances | 1990–1993 |
| Don Corkhill | Bernard Merrick | 1990 |
| Doreen Corkhill [1] | Kate Fitzgerald | 1985–1987, 1989–1990 |
| Jackie Corkhill [1] | Sue Jenkins | 1991–2001 |
| Jimmy Corkhill [1] | Dean Sullivan | 1986–2003 |
| Kylie Corkhill | Jessica Allen | 1995–1997 |
| Hannah Dowd | 1996–2001, 2003 | |
| Lindsey Corkhill | Claire Sweeney | 1991–1992, 1995–2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Little Jimmy Corkhill | George Christopher | 1991–1992, 1996 |
| Rod Corkhill [1] | Jason Hope | 1985–1993, 2001 |
| Sheila Corkhill [1] | Sue Johnston | 1982–1990 |
| Tracy Corkhill [1] | Justine Kerrigan | 1985–1992, 2003 |
| William Corkhill | Jack Mythen | 1997–2003 |
| James Corran | Bruce Alexander | 1999 |
| Trish Cosgrove | Majella Reynolds | 1987 |
| Amber Costello | Crissy Rock | 2001 |
| Lana Costello [1] | Diana Ricardo | 1989 |
| Alexandra Courtney | Anna Sambrooks | 1998 |
| Martin Cox | Gerard Horan | 1987 |
| Peter Crampton | James Telfer | 1985 |
| Don Crawford | John Atkinson | 1987 |
| Geoff Cropper | Howard Ward | 1984 |
| David Crosbie | John Burgess | 1992–1998, 2000 |
| Jean Crosbie | Marcia Ashton | 1992–1996 |
| Penny Crosbie | Mary Tamm | 1993–1995 |
| John Crosby | Peter Faulkner | 1984 |
| Annie Cross | Georgina Smith | 1982–1983 |
| Edna Cross [1] | Betty Alberge | 1983–1985 |
| Harry Cross [1] | Bill Dean | 1983–1990, 1999 |
| Kevin Cross | Stuart Organ | 1984–1986, 1988–1989, 1999 |
| Charles Cuddington | Matthew Radford | 2000 |
| Lady Hilary Cuddington | Angela Douglas | 1999–2000 |
| Lord Robin Cuddington | Francis Matthews | 1999–2000 |
| Nathan Cuddington | Marcus Hutton | 1998–2000 |
| Bill Cummings | Anthony Naylor | 1984 |
| Eddie Cunningham | Adrian Mills | 1984 |
| Graeme Curtis [1] | David Banks | 1991–1992 |
| Tina Curtis | Caitlin Grey | 1999 |
| Jim Curzon | Bob Keegan | 1985 |
| Tom Curzon [1] | Brian L Stephens | 1985 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Dalton | Amanda Humphrey | 1997–1998 |
| Joan Daniels | Paula Jacobs | 1992 |
| Louise Daniels | Reanne Henesy | 1992–1996 |
| Kimberley Beer | 2001–2002 | |
| Owen Daniels [1] | Danny McCall | 1989–1993 |
| Tanya Davies | Joanne Davy | 1996–1997 |
| David Davis | Terry Coates | 1984 |
| Oscar Dean | Ken Campbell | 1993 |
| Lynne Dearman | Pamela Buckle | 1984 |
| Benwall Deburau | Jackson Davies | 1988 |
| Eric Dempster | Roger Walker | 1987 |
| Lisa Dibbern | Debbie Bowers | 1984–1985 |
| Mike Dickinson | Colin Rix | 1984 |
| Alison Dicks | Louisa Rix | 1995 |
| Ken Dinsdale | Eamon Boland | 1986 |
| Sally Dinsdale | Kate Riding | 1986 |
| Anthea Dixon | Barbara Hatwell | 1998–2001 |
| Beth Dixon | Uncredited | 1999–2003 |
| Bev Dixon | Sarah White | 1993–1996, 1998–1999, 2000–2003 |
| Cyril Dixon | Allan Surtees | 1991 |
| Deborah "DD" Dixon [1] | Irene Marot | 1990–1996, 2000–2001 |
| Josh Dixon | Jack McMullen | 1993–1996, 1998–2003 |
| Mike Dixon [1] | Paul Byatt | 1990–2003 |
| Rachel Dixon | Tiffany Chapman | 1993–2003 |
| Ron Dixon [1] | Vince Earl | 1990–2003 |
| Tony Dixon [1] | Gerard Bostock | 1990–1991 |
| Mark Lennock | 1992–1994 | |
| Lesley Donnelly | Sylvie Gatrill | 1995 |
| Howard Drucker | Ian Gardiner | 1985 |
| Stephen Dudlow | Matthew Webb | 1996–1997 |
| Christopher Duncan [1] | Stifyn Parri | 1986–1988 |
| Andrew Dunn | Rodney Litchfield | 1984 |
| Marianne Dwyer | Jodie Hanson | 1992–1993 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Eccles | Kate Doherty | 2001 |
| Eddie Eccleston | Billy Richo | 1985 |
| Dr. Michael Elliot | Michael Lees | 1984 |
| Diane Ellison | Anny Tobin | 1989 |
| Janice Evans | Lynda Thornhill | 1995 |
| Jeff Evans | Les Dennis | 2001 |
| Katrina Evans | Ann-Marie Davies | 1998–2001 |
| Matt Evans | Jamie Lomas | 2002 |
| Tommy Evans | Harry Goodier | 1989 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Fairchild | Colin Meredith | 1995–1996 |
| Harvey Fairhurst | Edward Wiseman | 1998–1999 |
| Jo Fairlie | Julie Mullen | 1998 |
| Gerald Fallon [1] | Bryan Matheson | 1988–1989 |
| Mona Fallon [1] | Margaret Clifton | 1987–1989 |
| Alice Farnham | Anna Norbury | 1994–1997 |
| Emily Farnham | Victoria Bennett | 1990–1993, 1995–1997 |
| Emma Farnham | Molly Stewart | 1999–2003 |
| Harry Farnham | Michael Garrett | 1998–2003 |
| Jacqui Farnham | Alex Fletcher | 1990–2003 |
| Matthew Farnham | Gareth Ryan Jones | 1990–1993, 1995–1997 |
| Max Farnham [1] | Steven Pinder | 1990–2003 |
| Patricia Farnham [1] | Gabrielle Glaister | 1990–1996 |
| Thomas Farnham | Kieran Warham | 1990–1997 |
| Sean Fay | Sean Wilson | 2003 |
| Alison Fernie | Ellie Darvill | 1987 |
| Jayne Ferris | Helen Latham | 1999 |
| Alasdair Finnegan | Freddie Boardley | 1997, 1999–2000 |
| Callum Finnegan | Gerard Kelly | 1997, 1999–2000 |
| Rose Finnegan | Amanda Noar | 1997, 1999–2000 |
| Ray Firth | David Farnworth | 1999, 2003 |
| James Fleming | Gene Foad | 1985 |
| Mark Fletcher | Colin Baker | 1995 |
| Ted Fowler | John Matshikiza | 1984 |
| Leon Francis | Gil Darnell | 2000 |
| Mo Francis | Stephanie Fayerman | 1986 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Don Gannon | Seamus Newham | 1999 |
| Rose Gannon | Lauren Groves | 1999 |
| Ray Gardner | Geoff Oldham | 1988 |
| John Garner | Edward Arthur | 1982 |
| Geoff Gee | John Jardine | 1983 |
| Donna Gibson | Dianne Michaels | 1988 |
| Terry Gibson | Greg Milburn | 2002–2003 |
| Richard Gill | Peter John | 1984 |
| Joey Godden [1] | Carl Chase | 1990–1991, 1997 |
| Tony Goodridge | Andrew Neil | 1997 |
| Alan Gordon | John Burton | 2002 |
| Ali Gordon | Kris Mochrie | 2002–2003 |
| Debbie Gordon | Annette Ekblom | 2002–2003 |
| Kirsty Gordon | Jessica Noon | 2002–2003 |
| Luke Gordon | Callum Giblin | 2002–2003 |
| Ruth Gordon | Lynsey McCaffrey | 2002–2003 |
| Stuart Gordon | David Lyon | 2002–2003 |
| Arthur Gordon-Davies | Timothy Bateson | 1987 |
| Helen Gordon-Davies | Beth Ellis | 1987 |
| Jonathan Gordon-Davies [1] | Steven Pinner | 1987–1990 |
| Laura Gordon-Davies [1] | Jane Cunliffe | 1987–1988 |
| Anne Gorman | Kathryn Hunt | 1996 |
| Bob Gossage | Allan O'Keefe | 1983 |
| Mark Gossage | Captain Mog | 1983 |
| Barry Grant [1] | Paul Usher | 1982–1995, 1997–1998, 2003 |
| Bobby Grant [1] | Ricky Tomlinson | 1982–1988 |
| Claire Grant | Amy Lynch | 1985–1990 |
| Damon Grant [1] | Simon O'Brien | 1982–1987 |
| Karen Grant [1] | Shelagh O'Hara | 1982–1986, 1988, 1990 |
| Alan Green | Michael Maynard | 1985 |
| Desmond Greenall | Bernard Brown | 1986, 1989 |
| Alison Gregory [1] | Alyson Spiro | 1989 |
| Hattie Gregory | Kate Ball | 1989 |
| Pamela Gregson | Caroline Wildi | 1985 |
| Dr. Stuart Griffiths | Danny McCarthy | 1984–1985 |
| Alice Grogan | Valerie Griffiths | 1985 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Halligan | Roger Abbott | 1985 |
| David Halpin | Robert Hamilton | 1983 |
| Jo Halsall | Susie Ann Watkins | 1992–1993 |
| Nawaz Hamoud | Bhasker Patel | 1987–1992 |
| Pat Hancock [1] | David Easter | 1984–1987 |
| Janet Hansen | Cheryl Kennedy | 1984–1985 |
| Grace Hardwicke | Ruth Holden | 1984 |
| Ralph Hardwicke [1] | Ray Dunbobbin | 1984–1989 |
| Bill Hargreaves | Brian Southwood | 1982–1983 |
| David Hargreaves | Stephen McGann | 1985 |
| Jonathan Hargreaves | Randal Herley | 1983–1984 |
| Billy Harper | Lyndam Gregory | 1984 |
| Jane Harper | Ann Beach | 1989 |
| Baby Harrie | Samuel Langton | 1998–1999 |
| Joyce Harrington | Gil Brailey | 1984–1986 |
| Tony Harris | Eric Deacon | 1998 |
| Barbara Harrison [1] | Angela Morant | 1991–1992 |
| Eric Harrison | Chris Darwin | 1982–1984 |
| Irene Harrison | Hilary Crane | 1983 |
| John Harrison [1] | Geoff Leesley | 1991–1992 |
| Mike Harrison | John Markham | 1985 |
| Peter Harrison [1] | Robert Beck | 1991–1993 |
| Teddy Harvey | Graham Weston | 1989 |
| Gill Haversham | Eve Pearce | 1983, 1985 |
| Jack Haversham | Kevin Flood | 1983 |
| Liam O'Callaghan | 1986 | |
| Bruno Hawkes | Mark Frost | 1998 |
| Eric Hawkins | Shaun Hart | 1983 |
| Gizzmo Hawkins [1] | Robert T. Cullen | 1982–1985, 1987 |
| Jessica Haynes | Jo-Anne Knowles | 1984–1985 |
| Sally Haynes [1] | Roberta Kerr | 1984–1986, 1989 |
| Sonia Heaton | Joan Blackham | 1984 |
| Angela Heery | Paula Wilcox | 1992 |
| Jamie Henderson [1] | Sean McKee | 1986–1988 |
| Paula Heneghan | Jodie Draper | 1991 |
| Anthony Hesketh | Robert Schofield | 1989 |
| Tony Hetherington | Gordon Wharmby | 1985 |
| Jessie Hilton | Marji Campi | 1998–2002 |
| Kitty Hilton | Jean Heywood | 2000 |
| Ray Hilton | Kenneth Cope | 1999–2002 |
| Angela Hobbs | Lizzie Mickery | 1982 |
| Derek Hobbs | Norman Gregory | 1982–1984 |
| Gerrard Holt | Tom Sharkey | 1988 |
| Joan Hope | Julie Neubert | 1997 |
| Louise Hope | Lisa Faulkner | 1997–1998 |
| Tom Hope | Kenneth Hadley | 1997 |
| Andrew Hoskins | Granville Saxton | 1983 |
| Pauline Hoskins | Eileen O'Brien | 1983 |
| Nic Howard | James Sarsfield | 2002–2003 |
| Paige Howard | Chelsea Farrell | 2001–2002 |
| Simon Howe | Lee Hartney | 1993–1994 |
| Martin Howes | Andrew Hall | 1988 |
| David Howman | Michael Roberts | 1987 |
| Betty Hughes | Paula Tilbrook | 1984–1985 |
| John Hughes | Stephen Lloyd | 1985 |
| Brian "Bumper" Humphreys [1] | James Mawdsley | 1987–1991 |
| Betty Hunt | Marji Campi | 1988–1989 |
| Lizzie Hunter | Holly Stock | 2002–2003 |
| Margaret Huntington | Muriel Lawson | 1983 |
| Roger Huntington [1] | Rob Spendlove | 1982–1983 |
| Sydney Huntington | Bert Gaunt | 1983 |
| Tony Hurrell [1] | Martin Wenner | 1987 |
| Malcolm Hutchinson | James Taylor | 1985 |
| Sarah Hutchinson | Nicolette McKenzie | 1985 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Geoff Ivers | Brian Downey | 1988–1996 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Jackson [1] | Allan Patterson | 1983–1985 |
| George Jackson [1] | Cliff Howells | 1983–1984 |
| Little George Jackson [1] | Steven Patterson | 1983–1985 |
| Marie Jackson [1] | Antonia Mallen | 1983 |
| Anna Keaveney | 1983–1985 | |
| Helen Jefferson | Lisa Shaw | 1985 |
| Margaret Jefferson | Barbara Marten | 1985, 1987, 1989 |
| Matthew Jefferson | Richard Moriarty | 1985 |
| Tony Jefferson | Richard Walker | 1985, 1987 |
| Michelle Jenkins | Clare Coleman | 1997 |
| Elaine Johnson | Beverly Hills | 1996–1998 |
| Ellis Johnson [1] | Francis Johnson | 1991–1993 |
| Gemma Johnson | Naomi Kamanga | 1998–1998 |
| Carla Jarrett | 1998–2001 | |
| Jerome Johnson | Leon Lopez | 1999–2002 |
| Leo Johnson [1] | Leeon Sawyer | 1990–1996 |
| Steven Cole | 1996–2001 | |
| Mick Johnson [1] | Louis Emerick | 1989–2001 |
| Yvonne "Vonnie" Johnson | Nicola Gardner | 1999 |
| Suzette Llewellyn | 2000–2001 | |
| Trevor Johnston | Tim Barker | 1983 |
| Alun Jones [1] | Norman Eshley | 1986 |
| Barbara Jones | Jane Hollowood | 1983 |
| Davey Jones | Ian Hendry | 1984 |
| Elena Jones | Emma Rigby | 2002–2003 |
| Gregory "Jonah" Jones | Tom Branch | 1982–1983 |
| Jason Jones | Andrew Ukuesa | 1983 |
| Michelle Jones | Tracy Jay | 1983–1985 |
| Beth Jordache | Anna Friel | 1993–1995 |
| Brenna Jordache | Gillian Hanna | 1993 |
| Mandy Jordache | Sandra Maitland | 1993–1995 |
| Trevor Jordache | Bryan Murray | 1993 |
| Teddy Jordan | Peter Richey | 1986 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Kaye | Judy Holt | 1983 |
| Dr. Neil Kelly | Guy Parry | 2001 |
| Brian Kennedy | Jonathan Caplan | 1993 |
| DS Steve Kent | Gary Whelan | 1991 |
| Bobby Kinsella | Anton Brookes | 1982–1984 |
| Eleanor Kitson | Georgia Reece | 1997–1998 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Lambert [1] | Hilary Welles | 1992 |
| Fiona Lambert | Emma Beaman | 1992 |
| Jenny Lambert | Stephanie Keely | 1992 |
| Judith Lanigan | Claire Webzell | 1999 |
| Jack Latimer | Mark Brignal | 1987 |
| Brian Lawrence [1] | Vincent Maguire | 1988 |
| Deborah Lawson | Debra Beaumont | 1999–2000 |
| Ian Leigh | Mark Adams | 1999 |
| DC Eric Lloyd | Paul Humpoletz | 1991 |
| Joan Lloyd | Jane Hogarth | 2003 |
| Claire Lomax | Barbara Washington | 1982 |
| Maureen Lomax | Val McLane | 1983 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Janine Marsh | Julian Kerridge | 1996 |
| Ian Maghie | Martin Muchan | 1985 |
| Sandra Maghie [1] | Sheila Grier | 1984–1986 |
| Audrey Manners | Judith Barker | 1995 |
| George Manners | Brian Murphy | 1995 |
| Molly Marchbank | Diane Keen | 1997—1998 |
| Clive Marsland | Kenneth Hadley | 1988 |
| Jack Martell | Graeme Kirk | 1983 |
| Helen Massey | Colette Stevenson | 1990–1991 |
| Deakin Matthews | Graham Callan | 1985 |
| Gavin Matthews | Carl Rice | 1993 |
| Greg McAdam | Nigel Caliburn | 1984–1985 |
| Diane McAllistair | Rosy Clayton | 1983 |
| Tommy McArdle [1] | Malcolm Tierney | 1984–1986 |
| Maggie McArdle [1] | Peggy Shields | 1986 |
| Carol McDermott | Sarah Neville | 1991 |
| Mo McGee | Tina Malone | 1993–1998 |
| Marie McGovern | Deanna Brown | 1982–1984 |
| Maeve McGowan | Fenella Norman | 1989 |
| Debbie McGrath | Gillian Kearney | 1986–1989 |
| Steve McGrath | Philip Howe | 1998 |
| Tom McGrath | Nick Maloney | 1988 |
| Barbara McKay | Barbara Pierson | 1989 |
| Brigid McKenna | Meg Johnson | 2000–2003 |
| Peter McMahon | Simon Oates | 1989 |
| Susi McSharry | Helen Martin | 1982–1983, 1985 |
| Jack Michaelson | Paul Duckworth | 2003 |
| Suzie Michaelson | Simone Barry | 2003 |
| Erica Miller | Jan Harvey | 1984 |
| Gillian Miller | Jo Cameron Brown | 2000 |
| Louise Mitchell | Jenny Hesketh | 1989–1990 |
| Gary Mitchell | Gavin Stanley | 1989 |
| Clint Moffat | Greg Pateras | 2000–2001 |
| Robbie Moffat | Neil Davies | 2000–2001 |
| Shirley Moffat | Esther Wilson | 2001 |
| Kathleen Monaghan | Christine Moore | 1986 |
| Franki Morgan | Linda Lusardi | 1998 |
| Susan Morgan | Steph Bramwell | 1990 |
| Ted Morgan | Gerry Forgarty | 1988 |
| Dan Morrisey | Matthew Crompton | 2002–2003 |
| Daphne Morrisey | Daphne Oxenford | 2000 |
| Lisa Morrisey | Amanda Nolan | 1998–1999 |
| Nina Marc | 2000–2001 | |
| Susannah Morrisey | Karen Drury | 1991–1993, 1995–2000 |
| Kate Moses [1] | Sharon Rosita | 1984–1985 |
| Darren Murphy | Matthew Crompton | 1992 |
| Les Murphy | Tom Williamson | 1992 |
| Adele Murray | Katy Lamont | 2000–2003 |
| Alec Murray | John Langford | 1985 |
| Anthony Murray | Ray Quinn | 2000–2003 |
| Christy Murray | Glyn Pritchard | 2000–2003 |
| Diane Murray | Bernie Nolan | 2000–2002 |
| Jan Murray | Helen Sheals | 2002–2003 |
| Marty Murray | Neil Caple | 2000–2003 |
| Steve Murray | Steven Fletcher | 2000–2003 |
| Joey Musgrove | Dan Mullane | 1998–2000 |
| Kelly Musgrove | Natalie Earl | 1998–2000 |
| Luke Musgrove | Jason Kavanagh | 1998–2000 |
| Matt Musgrove | Kristian Ealey | 1998–2000 |
| Niamh Musgrove | Barbara Drennan | 1998–2000 |
| Ryan Musgrove | Samuel Hudson | 1998–2000 |
| Linda Myers | Susan Dempsey | 1984 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Newton | Polly Highton | 2000 |
| Bernard Nichols | Will Tacey | 1985 |
| Diane Nichols | Linda Armstrong | 1999 |
| Matty Nolan [1] | Tony Scoggo | 1982–1992 |
| Stephen Nolan | Ian Puleston-Davies | 1986 |
| Teresa Nolan [1] | Ann Haydn-Edwards | 1982–1986 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alec O'Brien | Al T. Kossy | 1998–2000 |
| Richard O'Connor | Chris Sanders | 1984–1985 |
| Derek O'Farrell [1] | Clive Moore | 1990–1992 |
| Tommy O'Grady | Raymond Livingston | 1990 |
| Ben O'Leary | Simon Paul | 1997–1998 |
| Carmel O'Leary | Carol Connor | 1996–1998, 2000 |
| Emily O'Leary | Jennifer Ellison | 1998–2003 |
| Melanie O'Leary | Elizabeth Lovelady | 1997–1998 |
| Tim O'Leary | Philip Olivier | 1996–2003 |
| Jackie O'Shaughnessy | Jill Dawn | 1985 |
| Tom Osbourne | Michael Strobel | 1988 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Palmer | Noel Coleman | 1984–1985 |
| Dil Palmer | Gordon Warnecke | 1995 |
| Imogen Parker | Helen Warburton | 1989 |
| Arthur Parkinson | Edward Clayton | 1988 |
| Gabby Parr | Stephanie Chambers | 2002–2003 |
| Gary Parr | Ben Hull | 2002–2003 |
| Dilys Parry | Jenny Funnell | 1985 |
| Alan Partridge [1] | Dicken Ashworth | 1983–1984 |
| Molly Partridge | Hilda Braid | 1984 |
| Samantha Partridge [1] | Dinah May | 1983–1984 |
| Doreen Payne | Stella Tanner | 1984 |
| James Payne | Colin Kerrigan | 1995 |
| Ken Payne | Peter Geddis | 1984 |
| Fran Pearson [1] | Bernadette Foley | 1987 |
| Julie Peasgood [1] | 1991–1993 | |
| Wally Peek | Carl Chase | 1983 |
| Colin Peterson | Bob Hewis | 1985 |
| Peter Phelan | Samuel Kane | 1995–1999 |
| Gina Philips | Jill Brassington | 1991 |
| Meg Pierce | Anne Rutter | 1988 |
| Carol Pilkington | Cathy Nicholson | 1983 |
| Ray Piper | Duggie Brown | 1994 |
| Malcolm Pollock | John Golightly | 1985 |
| Reg Pope | Ted Morris | 1988 |
| Cheryl Potter | Antonia Mallen | 1985 |
| PC Mark Potter [1] | Paul Crosby | 1991 |
| Jimmy Powell | Alan Turton | 1985 |
| Lance Powell | Mickey Poppins | 2000–2003 |
| Leanne Powell [1] | Vickie Gates | 1992–1993, 1997, 2000–2003 |
| Joseph Pride | Charles Haggith | 1984 |
| Sarah Pride | Mae Stelfox | 1984 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Randall | Nigel Nevinson | 1985 |
| Jeff Rawlings | Paul Green | 1982 |
| Derek Reece | Dick Brannick | 1989 |
| WPC Emma Reid | Tricia Penrose | 1988–1989 |
| Mary Reid | Carolyn Jordan | 1997–1998 |
| Simon Reynolds | Gary Carp | 1983 |
| Janice Richardson | Jeanette Dobson | 1987 |
| Madge Richmond [1] | Shirley Stelfox | 1986–1987 |
| Shelley Rimmer [1] | Lesley Nicol | 1987 |
| Penny Riozzi | Lynda Rooke | 1988 |
| Archie Rivers | Phil McCall | 1985 |
| Toby Rivers | Christopher Hollis | 1999 |
| Kathy Roach [1] | Noreen Kershaw | 1988–1990 |
| Sean Roach [1] | Derek Hicks | 1989–1990 |
| Camilla Roberts | Dawn Brady | 1985 |
| John Roberts | Jack McKenzie | 1989 |
| Lenny Roberts | Stephen McKenna | 1989 |
| Pauline Robson | Kim Taylforth | 1998 |
| Dr. Darren Roebuck | Timothy Deenihan | 1999–2001 |
| Chrissy Rogers [1] | Eithne Brown | 1987–1991, 1993 |
| Frank Rogers [1] | Peter Christian | 1987–1993 |
| Geoff Rogers | Kevin Carson | 1987–1991 |
| Stephen Walters | 1993 | |
| Katie Rogers [1] | Debbie Reynolds | 1987–1989 |
| Diane Burke | 1989–2003 | |
| Lyn Rogers | Sharon Power | 1992–1994 |
| Sammy Rogers | Rachael Lindsay | 1987–1993, 1996, 2001–2003 |
| Sophie Rogers | Robert and Thomas McGowan | 2003 |
| Keith Rooney [1] | Kirk Smith | 1991–1993 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eileen Salter | Judith Barker | 1983–1984 |
| Sampikos Sarikas | Chris Constantinou | 1990 |
| Scott Saunders | Ryan Hurst | 2000 |
| Tommy Scanlon | Peter Lynch | 1988 |
| Alan Scott | Edmund Kente | 1999 |
| Victor Scott | Robbie Dee | 1982–1984 |
| Rick Sexton | Jeffrey Longmore | 1984–1985 |
| Greg Shadwick | Mark Moraghan | 1998–1999 |
| Jason Shadwick | Vincent Price | 1998–1999 |
| Margi Shadwick | Bernadette Foley | 1998–2000, 2002–2003 |
| Nikki Shadwick | Suzanne Collins | 1998–2003 |
| Bel Simpson | Lesley Nightingale | 1996–1998 |
| Danny Simpson | Andrew Butler | 1996–1998 |
| Dave Simpson | Roger Phillips | 1983 |
| Georgia Simpson | Helen Grace | 1996–1997 |
| Jules Simpson | Sarah Withe | 1996 |
| Nat Simpson | John Sandford | 1996–1997 |
| Ollie Simpson | Michael J. Jackson | 1996–1998 |
| Greg Sinnott | Neil Fitzmaurice | 1990–1991 |
| Eugene Skelly | Mark Aspinall | 1983–1984 |
| Tony Skipper | Kev Seed | 2001 |
| Cheryl Smith | Sherrill Parsons | 2000 |
| Luke Smith | Callum Giblin | 2002–2003 |
| Mark Smith | John Michie | 1996 |
| Sean Smith | Barry Sloane | 2002–2003 |
| Marcus Sneddon | Matthew Brenher | 1998 |
| Faye Spence | Joanne Zorian | 1998 |
| Freddie Spence | Peter Corey | 1991 |
| Gary Stanlow | Daniel McNamara | 1991 |
| Andrew Fillis | 1995–1996, 1998 | |
| Laura Stevens | Elizabeth Avis | 2002–2003 |
| Mike Stevens [1] | Saul Jephcott | 1987 |
| Norman Stone | Ian Hastings | 1985 |
| Jack Sullivan [1] | William Maxwell | 1984–1987, 1989–1991, 1996–1997 |
| Sue Sullivan [1] | Annie Miles | 1987–1991 |
| Terry Sullivan [1] | Brian Regan | 1982–1997 |
| Daniel Sullivan | Keiran Poole | 1989–1991 |
| Ruth Sweeney [1] | Rhiannon Wright, Mary Healey | 1995–2000 |
| Thomas "Sinbad" Sweeney [1] | Michael Starke | 1984–1985, 1988–2000 |
| Arthur Sweeting | Martin Oldfield | 1984 |
| Jenny Swift | Kate Beckett | 1995 |
| John Swift | John Line | 1995 |
| Keith Swift | Raymond Sawyer | 1989 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Tan | Stacy Liu | 2000 |
| Dorothy Tate | Mary Cunningham | 1983–1984 |
| Robin Tate | Richard Tate | 1983–1984 |
| Gavin Taylor [1] | Danny Webb | 1982–1983 |
| Melanie Taylor | Fionnuala Ellwood | 1997 |
| Petra Taylor [1] | Alexandra Pigg | 1982–1983 |
| Keith Tench | Anthony Smee | 1984, 1986 |
| Carol Thompson | Geraldine Griffiths | 1985 |
| Celia Thompson | Annette Ekblom | 1984–1985 |
| Dick Thornton | Graham Seed | 1995, 1997 |
| Rose Thurley | Penelope Fischer | 1984 |
| Will Thurley | Derek Thompson | 1983–1984 |
| Michael "Tommo" Tomlinson [1] | John O'Gorman | 1988–1989, 1992 |
| Alan Torenson | David Williams | 1982–1983 |
| June Torenson | Dinah Handley | 1983 |
| Sarah Townes | Julianne White | 1989 |
| Herbert Travis | Geoffrey Wilkinson | 1984 |
| Colin Trent | Tony Karol | 1984 |
| Dr. Ian Tripp | Philip McGough | 2003 |
| Tanya Tunford | Louise van de Buors | 2000 |
| Janice Tuomey | Diane Whitley | 1983 |
| Jack Turner | Tony Newbury | 1982–1983 |
| Vera Turner | Gladys Ambrose | 1982–1983 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Vernon | Angus Kennedy | 1985 |
| Victor | Nigel Bradshaw | 1989 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Walker | Sandra Coxe | 1998 |
| Cathy Walker | Katy Newell | 1984 |
| Val Walker | Pauline Fleming | 1996 |
| Maurice Walsh | George Malpas | 1989 |
| Jim Ward | Jon Keats | 2003 |
| Mo Ward | Angela Walsh | 2003 |
| Gary Watson | Paul Kelly | 1983 |
| Ken Watson | Chris Johnstone | 1984 |
| George Webb | Kenneth MacDonald | 1992 |
| Michael Wells | Michael Gunn | 1988 |
| Nikki White [1] | Michelle Byatt | 1988, 1990–1992 |
| Mark Wilcox | Dugald Bruce Lockhart | 1999–2000 |
| Victoria Wilcox | Patricia Potter | 1999–2001 |
| Rob Wilde | Miles Moss | 2000 |
| Bert Williams | Syd Newman | 1982 |
| Di Williams | Meryl Hampton | 1989 |
| George Williams | Doc O'Brien | 1982–1988 |
| Ronnie Williams [1] | Claire Robinson | 1989 |
| Guy Willis | Ian Michie | 1986 |
| Neil Wilson | Francis Ivediebo | 1985–1987 |
| Anna Wolska | Kazia Pelka | 1992–1993 |
| Danny Wood | Lorne Walker | 1988 |
| Martin Wood | Jamie Summers | 2002 |
| Christian Wright | Philip Dowd | 1995, 1997 |
| Dorothy Wright | Jacqueline Morgan | 1987–1988 |
| Geoff Wright | Arthur Kelly | 1987–1988 |
| Joanne Wright | Carleen Lumdon | 1987 |
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Ying | Choy-Ling Man | 1989, 1999 |
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Damon and Debbie is a three-part spin-off from the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside first broadcast in November 1987. A Mersey Television production, it was written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, directed by Bob Carlton, and produced by Colin McKeown. The series is credited as the first 'soap bubble'.
Jimmy Corkhill is a fictional character from Brookside, played by Dean Sullivan, who joined the series in 1986. Jimmy originally appeared on a recurring basis appearing alongside his brother, Billy, before becoming a regular character, featured in major storylines, and remained in the show until its end 17 years later. He is cited as one of the show's most popular characters, and was the longest-featured character. Jimmy has often been cited as a lovable rogue by television critics.
Barry Grant is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Paul Usher. The character debuted on-screen during the first episode of Brookside, broadcast on 2 November 1982. Barry is one of the show's original characters and the only character to appear in the first and final episodes of Brookside. Usher decided to leave Brookside in 1984, but returned the following year and remained a regular cast member until 1995. He then returned for guest stints in 1997 and 2003. Actor Joe McGann was originally cast as Barry, but when McGann failed to gain an actors equity card, producers decided to recast the role to Usher. Barry is characterised as a "hard man" and constant law breaker. Writers transformed Barry into Brookside's long-standing villainous character. Despite his hard man characterisation, Barry has a special relationship with his mother Sheila Grant. He would do anything to protect Sheila and to the extent that it created problems with his father Bobby Grant.
Steve Murray is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Steven Fletcher. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 28 March 2000. Steve remained on-screen until the final episode of the series, which was broadcast 4 November 2003. Fletcher also played the role in the spin-off show Brookside: Unfinished Business.
Michael "Mick" Johnson is a fictional character from the British soap opera Brookside, played by Louis Emerick. The character made his first appearance during the episode airing on 12 April 1989. He made his final appearance on 22 August 2001.
Damon Grant is a fictional character in the defunct British soap opera Brookside, played by Simon O'Brien. The character was part of the initial cast, appearing from episode one in 1982 until 1987. At the time of the soap's inception, Damon was the youngest son of Bobby and Sheila Grant, with an older brother, Barry, and older sister, Karen.
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Doreen Corkhill is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Kate Fitzgerald. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 27 August 1985. Doreen was introduced as part of the new Corkhill family consisting of herself, husband Billy and their two children Tracy and Rod. Doreen was portrayed as the aspiring housewife who wants to buy her own home. Billy risks financial ruin to help Doreen get her ideal home on Brookside Close. She is characterised as competitive and wants to portray a positive family image to her neighbours. She is a shopaholic and over spender, a trait writers used to get the Corkhills into debt. Her behaviour causes her family many problems, Billy begins committing fraud and robberies to fund their lifestyle.
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Jonathan Gordon-Davies is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Steven Pinner. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 6 April 1987. Pinner was cast in the series after a period of unemployment and he credited the role as being his saviour from depression. Jonathan is characterised as an upper class solicitor from a wealthy family in London. Writers created Jonathan alongside his fiancée Laura Wright. Together they represented the young urban professionals (yuppies) of 1980/1990s British society. The two characters move into number nine Brookside Close, the house previously occupied by similar upper class character Heather Haversham. Writers created a wedding story for them, which was broadcast on 11 August 1987 and commemorated the 500th episode of Brookside. Jonathan was portrayed at odds with his interfering father-in-law Geoff Wright. He would invite himself into Jonathan's home and perform DIY home improvements to Jonathan's chagrin. His faulty repair of a light switch causes Laura to electrocute herself and fall down some stairs. The story formed Cunliffe's departure from the series after less than one year on-screen. Laura was killed off in January 1988, but writers decided to develop Jonathan's character further.
Sheila Corkhill is a fictional character from British soap opera Brookside, played by Sue Johnston. Sheila appeared in Brookside from the first episode in 1982 until the character's departure in 1990. Her most famous storyline was in 1986, when the character was attacked, raped and beaten by an unknown assailant. Everyone was a suspect, including family friend Matty Nolan, and most residents of Brookside Close found themselves accused. It was later revealed that the taxi driver raped Sheila.
Cyril Alan Partridge is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Dicken Ashworth. Alan appeared in the series until 18 July 1984. Ashworth was happy with his casting because he had previously been typecast in villainous roles. Alan is characterised as a "friendly type" and Ashworth relished the opportunity to play him. Writers portrayed him vastly different to other characters in the show. Alan is "scatter-brained" and an eccentric who enjoys computers, rugby and keeps a boat on his driveway. Other characters in the series view Alan as odd and find it difficult to understand his personality. Writers gave Alan enthusiastic dialogue in scenes which made him appear different to everyone else in his stories.
Gregory Milburn, better known as "Greg Wood", is a British actor from Manchester, England, known for playing characters in Channel 4 soaps like Trevor Royle in Hollyoaks and Terry Gibson in Brookside. He also played Rick Neelan in ITV soap Coronation Street. He is the brother of fellow actor Matt Milburn, who has also starred in Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.
Thomas Sweeney, commonly known as Sinbad, is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Michael Starke. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 18 September 1984. Sinbad was originally only supposed to feature in a couple of episodes but continued to appear on a recurring basis until Starke was promoted to the show's regular cast in 1990.
Gordon Collins is a character in the Channel 4 soap-opera Brookside. He was portrayed by Nigel Crowley from the show's debut in 1982 until 1984 and later on by Mark Burgess beginning in 1986 and ending with his departure in 1990. Gordon is notable for being the first openly gay character on a British television soap opera.
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Lance Timothy Powell is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, played by Mickey Poppins. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 5 July 2000 and departed on 26 August 2003. Poppins had previously worked with the show's producer Paul Marquess and he created Lance especially for the actor. He was introduced with the returning characters of Leanne Powell and Bev McLoughlin to work in Bev's Bar as Marquess felt Brookside needed a "good bar with some great staff".