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     • Sadly, the series was axed due to a decline in viewing figures. In its 80s heyday, the soap had around 8 million viewers per episode. However, viewing figures dropped to just half a million in the noughties. Therefore, Channel 4 made the difficult decision to axe the soap.
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   What happened to Brookside Close?

   • At the height of its popularity, Brookside was watched by nine million viewers - a record for Channel 4. By the time it was axed in November, 2003, just two million people were tuning in to watch the action on Brookside Close. But what happened to the stars of the show whose on-screen antics kept viewers gripped for more than two decades.

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   When did Brookside end?

   • Brookside ending: When did it finish? The final episode of Brookside aired on Channel 4 on November 4, 2003. At least 1.9million viewers tuned in to bid the soap farewell. The series had run for 21 years, since November 02, 1982. Over the course of 22 series, there were 2915 episodes in total.

   Brookside ending: Why did Channel 4 soap end? Will it ever return?

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   How has Brookside changed over the years?

   • The numbers have been changed since their time on screen, with the house each labelled with an odd number, instead of even numbers. Another big change is that of the interiors, especially those that were originally used as costume departments so that the residents are now able to call Brookside home.

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   Is Brookside coming back?

   • There is some hopeful news for fans, although it’s far from confirmed. Brookside creator Sir Phil Redmond recently teased some form of comeback as the show approaches its 40th anniversary. The iconic series celebrates four decades since it first started on November 2 this year, and Phil has hinted at a possible film.

   Brookside ending: Why did Channel 4 soap end? Will it ever return?

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   How long has Brookside been on Channel 4?

   • For 21 years, Channel 4 soap Brookside had viewers gripped with its scandal and hard-hitting storylines from the Liverpool close. Created by Grange Hill boss, Phil Redmond, Brookside launched the careers of several huge stars and broke television taboos.

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   Was Brookside a soap?

   • Yes, that soap was none other than Brookside. Some of the harder-hitting storylines that took place on the close included domestic abuse that led to murder, the first ever on-screen lesbian kiss, and an incestuous sibling relationship that proved to be very controversial.

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3. www.mirror.co.uk › tv › tv-newsBrookside cast 17 years after show was axed - The Mirror

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   Aug 1, 2020 · By the time it was axed in November, 2003, just two million people were tuning in to watch the action on Brookside Close. But what happened to the stars of the show whose on-screen antics kept...

4. news.bbc.co.uk › 2 › hiBBC NEWS | Entertainment | Brookside is finally axed

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   Jun 11, 2003 · Channel 4 soap Brookside has been axed with its final episode coinciding with the show's 21st anniversary in November. The end of the Liverpool-based soap was signalled last year when it was...

5. www.walesonline.co.uk › lifestyle › nostalgiaWhat happened to Brookside Close homes after soap was axed ...

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   Nov 27, 2022 · For over 20 years Liverpool soap Brookside won millions of fans with its hard-hitting storylines, but what happened to the show's iconic exterior set after it was axed in 2003?

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7. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk › news › nostalgiaLife on Brookside Close after the soap was axed from Channel 4

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   Dec 16, 2023 · But one Brookside star, the late Dean Sullivan, who played Jimmy Corkhill in the soap, did enter the bidding war and was unsuccessful. ‌

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   Aug 9, 2022 · Sadly, the series was axed due to a decline in viewing figures. In its 80s heyday, the soap had around 8 million viewers per episode. However, viewing figures dropped to just half a million in the noughties. Therefore, Channel 4 made the difficult decision to axe the soap.

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9. www.mirror.co.uk › 3am › celebrity-newsWhere Brookside stars are now from sad death to Hollywood ...

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   Nov 30, 2023 · Since Brookside was axed Philip, 40, carved out a successful TV career, appearing on The Games, Come Dine With Me and Benidorm and has three children with partner Amy Virtue.

10. www.examinerlive.co.uk › news › tvBrookside cast now 18 years after popular Channel 4 soap was axed

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    Feb 2, 2021 · But what has happened to Brookside's cast since the Scouse show was axed in November 2003? Find out below what happened to the stars of the show and where they are now. Ricky Tomlinson