November 13th 2025.
Great news for all Brookside fans! It has been officially announced that the beloved Liverpool-set soap will continue streaming on STV Player until 2029. Thanks to a new deal between STV's free streaming service and distributor All3Media International, the show's second life on the platform will be extended for three more years.
This exciting announcement comes after the recent one-off revival episode that was filmed in the iconic Brookside Close, bringing back the nostalgia for viewers. STV Player was the first streaming platform to bring back Brookside in 2023, and since then, it has become one of their biggest success stories with an impressive 33 million streams.
The new deal means that new episodes will continue to drop every Wednesday in batches of five, allowing viewers to relive the early years of the show. Currently, viewers are watching episodes from December 1989, known as the show's creative and cultural peak. With this extended deal, fans can look forward to following the residents of Brookside Close as the show heads into the early 1990s, a period known for its bold storytelling and tackling of social issues.
Created by Sir Phil Redmond, the mastermind behind Hollyoaks and Grange Hill, Brookside has become a defining part of British television history. Its realistic portrayal of working-class life and willingness to address taboo topics made it a groundbreaking show during its 21-year run. In the 1980s and early 1990s, it regularly drew in millions of viewers, thanks to its gripping and sometimes controversial storylines that reflected real-life social and political tensions.
One of the most iconic and shocking moments in soap history was the infamous Trevor Jordache murder plot, where his abusive wife and daughter killed him and buried his body under the patio. This storyline solidified Brookside's reputation as a fearless drama that pushed boundaries and challenged conventions.
The upcoming episodes on STV Player will include some of the most memorable and progressive storylines, such as the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ plot featuring Beth Jordache and Margaret Clemence, which had the UK's first pre-watershed lesbian kiss. These episodes will also introduce key characters who became Brookside legends, such as Jacqui Dixon (played by Alex Fletcher) and Lindsey Corkhill (played by Claire Sweeney).
STV Player has been praised for its smart approach to reviving Brookside and making it available for free across the UK. It can be accessed through various platforms, including Sky Q, NOW, Virgin Media, Amazon Fire TV, and Freeview Play. Richard Williams, STV's Managing Director of Audience, explained that the show regularly dominates their most-watched list and that extending the partnership with All3Media International and Lime Pictures was a no-brainer.
The EVP Strategic Development at All3Media International, Gary Woolf, also expressed his excitement for the extended partnership, noting the fantastic response from fans since the relaunch of Brookside on STV Player. John Whittle, Managing Director of Lime Pictures, added that they are delighted that fans can continue to enjoy original episodes for years to come.
Last month, the cameras returned to Brookside Close for the first time since the show ended in 2003 for a special revival episode, which paid tribute to the show's legacy and its connection with Hollyoaks. It was a nostalgic return for fans, reminding them of how Brookside changed the landscape of British television with its realism and regional identity.
Even after two decades, Brookside continues to resonate with viewers, and its themes of domestic violence, unemployment, social class, sexuality, and politics are still relevant today. Its influence can be seen in modern soaps such as EastEnders and Hollyoaks. With access to the show through 2029, a new generation can experience the groundbreaking stories from the beginning, while long-time fans can relive the moments that made Brookside a must-see show.
As STV Player prepares to enter the show's defining early '90s run, it's clear that Brookside has found a new life on streaming and is only just getting started. So, let's celebrate and relive the nostalgia of Brookside Close with the iconic soap that changed British TV. Comment now and share your thoughts on this exciting news. Metro is now a preferred source on Google, so make sure to add us to your preferred sources!
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