User:Clements1997/List of Brookside characters introduced in 1983

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside in 1983, by order of first appearance.

George Jackson

Main article: George Jackson (Brookside)

Marie Jackson

Marie Jackson
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Antonia Mallen (1983) Anna Keaveney (1983–1985)
Duration	1983–1985
First appearance	8 February 1983 Episode 29
Last appearance	18 June 1985 Episode 276
Classification	Former; main
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Occupation Housewife Father Davey Jones Sisters Petra Taylor Michelle Jones Husband George Jackson Sons Little George Jackson Gary Jackson First cousins Ronnie

Marie Jackson was the elder sister of Petra Taylor (Alexandra Pigg) and wife of fireman George (Cliff Howells).

Appearing firstly at brother-in-law Gavin's (Danny Webb) funeral, Marie took Petra in for a few weeks until Petra felt constrained by Marie and her children. Despite Petra wanting to be independent, Marie dispatched younger sister Michelle (Tracey Jay) to stay with Petra. Marie still visited regularly, disapproving of Petra's relationship with Barry Grant (Paul Usher).

Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Tracey Jay
Duration	1983–1985
First appearance	15 March 1983 Episode 39
Last appearance	18 June 1985 Episode 276
Classification	Former; main
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Occupation Barmaid Hairdresser Father Davey Jones Sisters Marie Jackson Petra Taylor Husband Dave Randall (1991) Nephews Little George Jackson Gary Jackson First cousins Ronnie

Michelle Jones was the younger sister of Marie Jackson (Anna Keaveney) and Petra Taylor (Alexandra Pigg), and fiancee of Terry Sullivan (Brian Regan).

Alan Partridge

Main article: Alan Partridge (Brookside)

Sydney Huntington

Sydney Huntington
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Bert Gaunt
First appearance	23 March 1983 Episode 42
Last appearance	20 December 1983 Episode 119
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Occupation Lorry driver Wife Margaret Huntington Sons Roger Huntington

Sydney Huntington was the father of Roger Huntington (Rob Spendlove).

Margaret Huntington

Margaret Huntington
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Muriel Lawford
First appearance	23 March 1983 Episode 29
Last appearance	25 May 1983 Episode 60
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Husband Sydney Huntington Sons Roger Huntington

Margaret Huntington was the mother of Roger Huntington (Rob Spendlove) and wife of Sydney (Bert Gaunt).

Samantha Davis

Samantha Davis
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Dinah May
Duration	1983–1984
First appearance	6 April 1983 Episode 46
Last appearance	18 July 1984 Episode 180
Classification	Former; main
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Occupation Systems demonstrator Husband Alan Partridge (1984–)

Samantha Helen Partridge (also Davis) was the long-term partner, and eventual wife, of Alan Partridge (Dicken Ashworth)

Mark Gossage

Mark Gossage
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Captain Mog
First appearance	17 May 1983 Episode 57
Last appearance	23 November 1983 Episode 112
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Father Bob Gossage

Mark Gossage was a disreputable friend of Gordon Collins (Nigel Crowley).

Polly

Polly
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Janet Rawson
First appearance	3 May 1983 Episode 53
Last appearance	21 December 1983 Episode 120
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Occupation Secretary

Polly was a friend of Heather Huntington (Amanda Burton) who worked as a secretary at her accounting firm.

Robin Tate

Robin Tate
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Richard Tate
Duration	1983–1984
First appearance	24 May 1983 Episode 59
Last appearance	3 April 1984 Episode 149
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Wife Dorothy Tate

Robin Tate was a friend of Annabelle Collins (Doreen Sloane).

Diane McAllister

Diane McAllister
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Rosy Clayton
First appearance	29 June 1983 Episode 70
Last appearance	27 September 1983 Episode 95
Classification	Former; guest
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Husband Roland McAllister (backstory)

Diane McAllister was a client of Roger Huntington (Rob Spendlove) who had an affair with him.

Little George Jackson

Little George Jackson
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Steven Patterson
Duration	1983–1985
First appearance	27 September 1983 Episode 95
Last appearance	2 April 1985 Episode 254
Classification	Former; main
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Father George Jackson Mother Marie Jackson Brothers Gary Jackson Grandfathers Davey Jones Aunts Petra Taylor Michelle Jones

"Little" George Jackson was the son of George (Cliff Howells) and Marie Jackson (Anna Keaveney), and elder twin of Gary (Allan Patterson).

Gary Jackson

Little George Jackson
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Allan Patterson
Duration	1983–1985
First appearance	27 September 1983 Episode 95
Last appearance	2 April 1985 Episode 254
Classification	Former; main
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Father George Jackson Mother Marie Jackson Brothers Little George Jackson Grandfathers Davey Jones Aunts Petra Taylor Michelle Jones

Gary Jackson was the son of George (Cliff Howells) and Marie Jackson (Anna Keaveney), and younger twin of Little George (Steven Patterson).

Harry Cross

Harry Cross
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Bill Dean
Duration	1983–1990, 1999
First appearance	5 October 1983 Episode 98
Last appearance	24 March 1999 Episode 2192
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
Spin-off appearances	Friday the 13th (1998)
In-universe information Occupation Retired soldier Retired engine driver Property landlord Wife Edna Cross (until 1985) Sons Kevin Cross Grandsons Tim Haynes Granddaughters Harriet Haynes First cousins Maudie

Harold "Harry" Cross was the husband of Edna (Betty Alberge), and together they were the first owners of Number 7, Brookside Close.

Edna Cross

Edna Cross
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Betty Alberge
Duration	1983–1985
First appearance	5 October 1983 Episode 98
Last appearance	3 September 1985 Episode 298 (appearance) 16 December 1985 Episode 327 (flashback)
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Phil Redmond
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Sisters Lily Wife Harry Cross Sons Kevin Cross Grandsons Tim Haynes Granddaughters Harriet Haynes Uncles Walter

Edna Cross was the long-suffering wife of Harry Cross (Bill Dean).

Will Thurley

Will Thurley
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Derek Thompson
Duration	1983–1984
First appearance	11 October 1983 Episode 99
Last appearance	23 May 1984 Episode 164
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Occupation Fisherman Barman Brothers David Thurley Sisters Rose Thurley

Will Thurley was a childhood friend of Heather Huntington (Amanda Burton).

A fisherman by trade, Will worked part-time as a barman at Heather's parents' hotel, where they reconnected when she returned after discovering her husband Roger (Rob Spendlove) had been having an affair with his client Diane McAllister (Rosy Clayton). He took Heather and her friend Polly (Janet Rawson) around Belfast, where Polly noticed that they were attracted to each other and left them alone. They discussed their futures and Heather's marriage, which led to Heather deciding not to take Roger back and move on with her life.

Will appeared on Heather's doorstep in February 1984 for a weekend away, to her surprise. They have a pleasant weekend and Will offers to stay for longer, admitting that he is attracted to her. Although flattered, Heather refuses him, as she sees her life and career in Liverpool and she is unwilling to give them up for a life in Belfast with Will. He understands and leaves, returning again May to bring his sister Rose back home after she kept extending her stay with Heather to avoid marrying her fiancé Timmy (Kilian McKenna). Frustrated by Rose's refusals to come home, Heather persuaded him to stay calm and let Rose stay and make her mind up about the wedding. He offered to stay and sleep on the sofa, but Heather gently his offer down and he returned to Belfast alone.

Dorothy Tate

Dorothy Tate
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Mary Cunningham
Duration	1983–1984
First appearance	28 December 1983 Episode 122
Last appearance	15 May 1984 Episode 161
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Nicholas Prosser
In-universe information Husband Robin Tate

Dorothy Tate was the wife of Robin Tate (Richard Tate).

Other characters

Character	Original episode date(s)	Actor	Circumstances
Gary Watson	4 January	Paul Kelly	Two interviewers that see Paul Collins (Jim Wiggins) for a management job, but are unimpressed with his outdated views and disparage him once he has left.
Jenny Kaye		Judy Holt
Sister Catherine	19 January	Eve Matheson	An old schoolfriend of Heather Huntington (Amanda Burton), now a novice nun, who stays overnight at Number 9, much to the surprise of Heather's husband Roger (Rob Spendlove).
Jane		Bernadette McFarlane
Irene Harrison	25 January– 16 February (4 episodes)	Hilary Crane	The wife of Eric Harrison (Chris Darwin), who starts an affair with Barry Grant (Paul Usher) when he does a kitchen remodel for her, although he becomes uncomfortable when Eric implies that he knows. When Barry tries to end it on a date, Irene causes a scene that leads to Barry slapping her.
Barmaid	25 January	Yvonne Harrison
Carol Pilkington	15 February	Cathy Nicholson	A receptionist at a hair salon that Barry Grant (Paul Usher) falls for, although she rejects his advances and his Valentine's Day card.
Andrew Hoskins	23 February	Granville Saxton	A couple who, alongside Roger (Rob Spendlove) and Heather Huntington (Amanda Burton), attend a dinner party hosted by Derek Hobbs (Norman Gregory) at his home and spend the evening in debate. Pauline picks up on Derek's attraction to Heather, as well as the absence of Derek's wife Angela (Lizzie Mickery) and jokes about it throughout the night.
Pauline Hoskins		Eileen O'Brien
WPC Chambers	16 March	Josephine Roberts	Two policemen who disband an after-hours drinking session at The Swan.
PC Gordon		Joey Kaye
Jimmy		John Carr	Fellow drinkers at an after-hours drinking session at The Swan, alongside Bobby Grant (Ricky Tomlinson) and Matty Nolan (Tony Scoggo).
Joe		Stephen Quinn
Kenny		Mike Kay	The barman at The Swan.
Elsa	14 April– 22 June (3 episodes)	Angela Clarke	A girl that Damon Grant (Simon O'Brien) takes on a date, only to abandon him for her friends.
Janice Tuomey	19 April– 31 August (8 episodes)	Diane Whiteley	A friend of Lucy Collins (Katrin Cartlidge), whom she befriends based on their mutual loneliness. They begin attending CND rallies together, and when Lucy goes to France in the summer they promise to exchange letters.
Jean	26 April	Frieda Kelly	A one-night stand of Jonah Jones' (Tom Branch), who rejects his offer of spending the day together the next morning.
Barbara Jones	27 April	Jane Hollowood	The ex-wife of Jonah (Tom Branch), who is fighting to reduce his visitation rights to their son Jason (Andrew Ukuesa) believing he is not stable enough, despite admitting he is a good father.
Bob Gossage	14 June	Allan O'Keefe	The father of Mark Gossage (Captain Mog), a mechanic with shady practices who tries to interest Gordon Collins (Nigel Crowley) in some vinyl players when he visits Mark.
David Halpin	15 June	Robert Hamilton
Fran		Margi Clarke
Det. Sgt. Prescott	22 June	Jonathan Hackett	The officer in charge when Paul Collins (Jim Wiggins) goes to bail out his daughter Lucy (Katrin Cartlidge) after she is detained for causing a disturbance at a CND rally.
WPC Evans		Sarah Evans
Fred	2 August	Robert Booth
Jason Jones	9 August	Andrew Ukuesa	Son of Jonah Jones (Tom Branch), whom he takes for a day out to the Port of Liverpool to watch the ships. They are accompanied by Jonah's girlfriend Lucy Collins (Katrin Cartlidge), who bonds well with Jason.
Maureen Lomax	23 August– 26 October (6 episodes)	Val McLane	A Geordie friend of Sheila Grant (Sue Johnston) whose husband also worked at Fairbanks Engineering. She helped form the Wives' Action Committee to support the strikers, appearing with Sheila on regional television to generate interest.
Val Chang	24 August– 5 October (7 episodes)	Susan Leong
Eugene Skelly	6 September– 11 January 1984 (4 episodes)	Mark Aspinall	A troublesome member of a woodwork YTS scheme at the Youth Opportunities Programme Centre managed by Paul Collins (Jim Wiggins). His continued disruption is what drives Paul to hand in his notice, feeling he is not helping the cause. His girlfriend, Marie McGovern (Deanna Brown), used to bully Paul's daughter Lucy (Katrin Cartlidge) at Brookside Comprehensive, although neither Skelly nor Paul realised the connection.
Jack Haversham	11 October; 12 October 30 June 1986 (3 episodes)	Kevin Flood (1983) Liam O'Callaghan (1986)	The parents of Heather Huntington (Amanda Burton), who ran a hotel in Belfast. Heather visited with her friend Polly (Janet Rawson) after leaving her husband Roger (Rob Spendlove) over his affair with Diane McAllister (Rosy Clayton). Gill came to visit Heather in Brookside Close in 1985, to soothe her doubts over marrying Tom Curzon (Brian Stephens). Jack came for her wedding to Nicholas Black (Alan Rothwell) in 1986, although Eve had to remain in Belfast to manage the hotel. After Nick's death from an overdose of heroin, Heather left the Close and returned to her parents' hotel.
Gill Haversham	11 October; 12 October 21 October–19 November 1985 (6 episodes)	Eve Pearce
Eric Hawkins	9 November	Shaun Hart	Gizzmo's (Robert T. Cullen) elder brother, whom Gizzmo hides from after he dismantled and sold Eric's bed as a joke. Eric eventually finds him and beats him up outside Number 5.

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