Brookside returned to screens in a one-off special with Hollyoaks on Wednesday night View 5 Images Dean was the longest serving member of Brookside

Brookside delivered an emotional tribute to Dean Sullivan during its special crossover episode with Hollyoaks. ‌

The Channel 4 drama made a spectacular return on Wednesday evening (October 22), marking 22 years since viewers last visited the Close. The Merseyside-set programme joined forces with Hollyoaks to celebrate its 30th milestone with a thrilling one-off special. ‌

Brookside first graced our screens on November 2, 1982, introducing audiences to 12 characters across three founding families. Among them were Ricky Tomlinson as Bobby Grant, Sue Johnston as his wife Sheila, alongside their lads Barry and Damon, portrayed by Pau

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