Brookside was a soap opera set in Liverpool. The series began on the launch night of Channel 4 on November 2, 1982, and it ran for 21 years until November 4, 2003. There were 22 seasons and 2915 episodes.
Brookside became notable for its tackling of socially challenging issues. It was particularly well-known for being the first soap opera to show a pre-watershed lesbian kiss, a consensual incestuous sexual relationship, an openly gay character, and realistic drug addiction.
In a 1982 Episode (No. 361), written by Jimmy McGovern, four of its characters – Harry, Ralph, Julia and Madge – enjoy a holiday in Torquay. They are seen travelling by train to Devon and then in a variety of locations across town.
In 1991, Kevin Carson asked if his character, footballer Geoff Rogers, could be killed off. As two other characters had already died that year, the producers decided he should leave on a more upbeat note. Geoff went off to join Torquay United.
Come and enjoy Devon – book a hotel and get away!
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