Thank you so very much for uploading these classic eps, sinbad0p! The episodes from 1984 to 1987 represented Brookside's "Golden Era", I think. Gritty, controversial and unafraid to explore taboos (for the time) but levened with great humour and pretty firmly rooted in realism. Marvellous to be able to relive them! And, other than the cars, some of the fashions and the Corkhill's hideous 1970s decor in the lounge, it's barely dated. SPOILER ALERT!!... I remember this tragic episode most clearly because, as a teenager in 1986, I was mesmerised by Heather Haversham, so Amanda Burton's departure was both a shock (in those days broadcasters didn't leak storylines in advance) and crushing blow... from which I don't think I've ever completely recovered! There seems to be conflicting information from Amanda on why she chose to leave Brookie. On television chat shows during the 1990s she simply said that while she loved working on it, she wanted to try other things. However in a newspaper interview she gave shortly after leaving, she claimed that she didn't like the Nick storyline and felt that Heather wouldn't have settled down so soon after Tom and would have "played the field". Either way I suppose her character did rather end up in and endless loop of failed relationships!
@@Renwick19 She was just absolutely incredible with the Nick Black storyline which I've just watched. It's a shame her and Alan Rothwell didnt get any awards for this
I wasn’t born until 1986 so don’t really remember Brookside. I started watching it recently and I have to say it was and remains the most realistic soap in the UK. Not afraid to mention politics, first gay soap character, first ever lesbian kiss on UK TV. It was a ground breaking show that unfortunately lost its way by putting out ridiculous storylines to chase viewing figures (which is what ultimately killed it!) I think if they remade this now and worked hard on the storylines it could be successful again. It couldn’t be any worse than Eastenders!
The fact that James Bulger was mentioned in the programme was a big plus as far as I was concerned It was a crime that shook Liverpool and the rest of the country and indeed the whole world so for somone to mention the little boy who we all know about was a good touch bringing reality to the real world
@@paulwhite1040 I think they meant that it was mentioned around the time on brookside not necessarily the specific episode. James Bulger was still 3 odd years from being born when this episode aired
Love Barry's 1980s sports top. Still got a couple of those in the back of the wardrobe! Never understood where the Corkhills got their horribly dated 1960s/1970s style kitchen wallpaper from though (don't think it's in this episode - thank heavens!). Must have been a discontinued line they got cheap! It was a bad move as Doreen was quickly established as trying to keep up with the Joneses. Mind you, their settee was 1980s. It just wasn't in the best possible taste! LOL! My dear old mum was a bad taste merchant and I can vouch for the authenticity - but even she'd moved on from that kitchen wallpaper!
Episode 430 (T 09-12-86 “Too Many Memories”) Written by Susan Pleat. Pat receives a letter from Avril. Tracy signs up for a hairdressing job. Tragic news forces Heather to decide about her future.
After Heather left she rented Number 9 out to Johnathan Gordon-Davis and his wife Laura who sadly died. Johnathan left the close not long after and Heather sold Number 9 to Terry Sullivan and his new wife Sue in 1990
Not quite. Heather sold number 9 to Jonathan. Then 3-4 years later Jonathan sold the house to Terry and Sue, who had been living there as lodgers with Jonathan as their landlord.
Thank you so very much for uploading these classic eps, sinbad0p! The episodes from 1984 to 1987 represented Brookside's "Golden Era", I think. Gritty, controversial and unafraid to explore taboos (for the time) but levened with great humour and pretty firmly rooted in realism. Marvellous to be able to relive them! And, other than the cars, some of the fashions and the Corkhill's hideous 1970s decor in the lounge, it's barely dated.
SPOILER ALERT!!...
I remember this tragic episode most clearly because, as a teenager in 1986, I was mesmerised by Heather Haversham, so Amanda Burton's departure was both a shock (in those days broadcasters didn't leak storylines in advance) and crushing blow... from which I don't think I've ever completely recovered!
There seems to be conflicting information from Amanda on why she chose to leave Brookie. On television chat shows during the 1990s she simply said that while she loved working on it, she wanted to try other things. However in a newspaper interview she gave shortly after leaving, she claimed that she didn't like the Nick storyline and felt that Heather wouldn't have settled down so soon after Tom and would have "played the field". Either way I suppose her character did rather end up in and endless loop of failed relationships!
I wish Heather had stayed another few months, so we could see her dealing with the situation, perhaps seeing Barbara and the kids too.
Heather was in the soap from 1982 and this episode was from 1986 I m sure most fans would agree that Amanda Burton was a major character in Brookside
This was Amanda’s breakout of her acting career she went on to star in Peak Practice and numerous other shows
@@Renwick19 She was just absolutely incredible with the Nick Black storyline which I've just watched. It's a shame her and Alan Rothwell didnt get any awards for this
best character of the lot, brilliant actress
Best british soap from 1982 - 1990
I would say best soap from mid 80's to early 2002.
Nah, at its personal best from mid 80's til 94/95 tops
I wasn’t born until 1986 so don’t really remember Brookside. I started watching it recently and I have to say it was and remains the most realistic soap in the UK. Not afraid to mention politics, first gay soap character, first ever lesbian kiss on UK TV. It was a ground breaking show that unfortunately lost its way by putting out ridiculous storylines to chase viewing figures (which is what ultimately killed it!)
I think if they remade this now and worked hard on the storylines it could be successful again. It couldn’t be any worse than Eastenders!
There was a time when I myself rated Brookside above Coronation street and Emmerdale which began its journey in 1972 ten years before Brookside
It's Pete Cellan From Family Affairs David Easter
Heather and Barry, easily brooksides best characters back in the days when it was real.
The fact that James Bulger was mentioned in the programme was a big plus as far as I was concerned It was a crime that shook Liverpool and the rest of the country and indeed the whole world so for somone to mention the little boy who we all know about was a good touch bringing reality to the real world
how would he be mentioned when it was 7 years before his murder?
@@paulwhite1040 I think they meant that it was mentioned around the time on brookside not necessarily the specific episode. James Bulger was still 3 odd years from being born when this episode aired
And those that are also mentioned, but are sadly destined to remain unseen forever (in order of non-appearance)
And Gina, Tracy’s friend
Such a bleak exit for Heather :(
Heather lived at number 9 which is and always will be my favourite house
Why?
Just wish they would show repeated programmes in stead of putting a load of shit on
Well now you can they are rerunning Brookie on STV player.
Love Barry's 1980s sports top. Still got a couple of those in the back of the wardrobe! Never understood where the Corkhills got their horribly dated 1960s/1970s style kitchen wallpaper from though (don't think it's in this episode - thank heavens!). Must have been a discontinued line they got cheap! It was a bad move as Doreen was quickly established as trying to keep up with the Joneses. Mind you, their settee was 1980s. It just wasn't in the best possible taste! LOL! My dear old mum was a bad taste merchant and I can vouch for the authenticity - but even she'd moved on from that kitchen wallpaper!
Episode 430 (T 09-12-86 “Too Many Memories”) Written by Susan Pleat. Pat receives a letter from Avril. Tracy signs up for a hairdressing job. Tragic news forces Heather to decide about her future.
Poor Barry. Posh totty slipping from his grasp.
Barry Grant has had numerous women but usually they where vaunerable. Remember Petra Taylor and Lindsey Corkhill
Bazza Grant Liked His
Posh Totty Ladies Lady P From Banbury Oxfordshire In The 90s
Gone but not forgotten-seen previously and still mentioned occasionally, but not reappearing in this season
Lucy Collins
Henty
Jane
And Eileen
Lucy Collins (original actress) returns briefly in a later season of 1990 following Doreen Sloane's passing
Barry Grant The Scally 80s Trackie Top Years
Before The Sharp Suites
In The 90s
Tracey Was A Cutie ❤
Heather should have stayed with tom
He was controlling that’s why she left him
Heather was cheated by her first husband roger and her second husband nick was a drug addict
David pat easter... terrible acting from day 1 to his end in this ...not long to go next year. 🎉🎉🎉🎉😮
After Heather left she rented Number 9 out to Johnathan Gordon-Davis and his wife Laura who sadly died. Johnathan left the close not long after and Heather sold Number 9 to Terry Sullivan and his new wife Sue in 1990
Not quite. Heather sold number 9 to Jonathan. Then 3-4 years later Jonathan sold the house to Terry and Sue, who had been living there as lodgers with Jonathan as their landlord.
16th December 1986