Brookside’s Dean Sullivan thinks the show could be revived

Dean Sullivan has said that he thinks the Brookside reruns could see the show return for a full comeback.

The 67-year-old actor is best known for his role as criminal and drug addict Jimmy Corkhill on the soap opera that was controversially canceled by Hannel 4 in 2003.

speaking to Metro.esDean discussed the show’s arrival on STV Player, which will release five episodes a week since the show’s inception in 1982.

Asked if the news could spark a revival for the series, Dean said, “I think it could work even more these days because one of the great early stories, the Grants were a real working-class family.”

“I think there would be a huge appetite for it. If she comes back, who knows?

Dean said fans still stop him “every day” and tell him how much the show meant to them.

He said: ‘Every time I go out in public, every day of my life someone wants an autograph or a photograph or wants to talk, wants to participate. They are always very flattering with me, they always say that we love Jimmy.

Showtime: The 67-year-old actor is best known for his role as criminal and drug addict Jimmy Corkhill on the soap opera that was controversially canceled by Hannel 4 in 2003.

Brookside suffered a drop in ratings in the early 2000s which Dean blamed on Channel 4 changing its air schedule on several occasions, resulting in viewers not knowing when it was on, including his own mother.

Brookside originally aired on the first day Channel 4 aired on 2 November 1982 and proved to be an instant hit with viewers.

Fan favorites included Bobby, Sheila, and Grant, played by Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston.

The show launched the careers of many industry heavyweights including Anna Friel, Amanda Burton, and Claire Sweeney.

Classic: Dean discussed the show’s arrival on STV Player, which will release five episodes a week since the show’s inception in 1982.

Prior to the re-release of old episodes, they were remastered by Lime Pictures, the company that originally made the show when it was known as Mersey Television.

A spokesperson said: ‘Brookside is a lovingly produced show at Lime Pictures. Her strong social conscience combined with a never-ending supply of Northern acting and writing talent made her not to be missed and formed a model of storytelling that has stood the test of time.

“We are delighted that the public will be able to revisit or enjoy the investment in this era of innovative television that put Liverpool on the television landscape.”

Conceived by Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creator Sir Philip Redmond and produced by his company, the soap attracted millions of viewers.

Dean said, “I think it could work even more these days because one of the great early stories, the Grants were a real working-class family.”

At its peak, the show drew an audience of nine million viewers before it came to an end on November 4, 2003.

Sunetra Sarker said she “owes a lot” to the beloved soap opera after she was cast in the role of Nisha Batra after being spotted at a bus stop at 3pm.

The Ackley Bridge and Casualty actress added: “If I had known then that Brookside Close would be the path that would lead me to my surprising and eventful career, I never would have believed it.”

“I am delighted that STV Player is returning to broadcast Brookie after all these years. I never stop hearing fans tell me how much they miss the show. Get streaming and see just how groundbreaking this Liverpool-based soap opera was all those years ago.

Beloved: Brookside originally aired on the first day Channel 4 aired on 2 November 1982 and proved an instant hit with viewers.

In 1985, teenage character Gordon Collins came out to his family on the soap opera.

The character, played by Mark Burgess and Nigel Crowley, became the first openly gay character on a British television series when the episode aired.

Brookside also had the first pre-milestone lesbian kiss in British history between characters Beth Jordache, played by Anna Friel, and Margaret Clemence, who was played by future Emmerdale actress Nicola Stephenson.

Anna’s career has taken her to the United States, where she appeared in the comedy series Pushing Daisies, opposite Susan Sarandon in the country music drama Monarch, and opposite Bradley Cooper in the film Limitless.

The subsidies! Fan favorites included Bobby, Sheila, and Grant, played by Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston.

Silent Witness actress Amanda, Hollyoaks actress Alex Fletcher and West End musical star Claire Sweeney also began their careers on soap.

The soap opera, which is currently available in part on All 4, came to STV following an agreement with distributor All3Media International.

Richard Williams, managing director of digital at STV, said: “It may have been two decades since Brookside came to an end, but the love for the show from its passionate army of fans has never waned.”

We’re excited to be the first streaming service to bring this legendary piece of TV history to viewers’ living rooms for free, and I hope superfans and new audiences alike enjoy all the nostalgic drama Brookside has to offer. has to offer on STV Player. .’

Rising to stardom: The show launched the careers of many industry heavyweights, including Anna Friel, Amanda Burton and Claire Sweeney (pictured left)