Lucy Collins
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Lucy Collins is a character in Brookside
portrayed by Katrin Cartlidge
and later Maggie Saunders. The character appeaed in the programme from the first episode in November 1982 until June 1990 when Doreen Sloane
's death brought about the Collins family being written out in 1990.
and his friends, and somebody had stolen the toilet. An indignant Paul
confronted Bobby Grant
, accusing Damon of being the toilet thief. Damon admitted to the vandalism, but denied stealing the toilet.
Unlike the Grant family, who had come from a run-down council estate to live on Brookside Close, the Collins family had previously lived in a large, comfortable house on The Wirral, but were forced to downsize to something much smaller after Paul was made redundant. In the early days of Brookside, Paul was unemployed and storylines centred around the family's struggle to cope with their new humbler surroundings and financial hardship, along with Paul's discomfort at having to sign-on alongside people he once looked down on. Lucy resented her father for their reduced circumstances, especially after she was forced to swap her public school
for the local comprehensive, where her posh accent and privileged background saw her become the victim of bullying. Eventually Paul found another job, and the family's financial situation improved for a while. However, in 1986 he was again made redundant. This time he decided to take early retirement rather than face the humiliation of having to sign-on again.
, although she resented the fact that her father allowed him to stay on at public school as he was considered the brighter of the two. Lucy found herself bullier at her new comprehensive school and ended up attacking her tormentors with a hockey stick.
Lucy Collins contrasted with her counterpart in the Grant household Karen
. Unlike Karen, Lucy was straight-laced and conventional. Lucy was one of several politicised characters on the programme, being anti-American pro-Soviet, and anti-nuclear.
, she then leaves for France
. After returning she starts an affair with a married man and later with Barry Grant
.
(Annabelle Collins) died of cancer. In 1990 the Dixon family were introduced and later moved into the Collins house.
Brookside
Brookside is a defunct British soap opera set in Liverpool, England. The series began on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982, and ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003...
portrayed by Katrin Cartlidge
Katrin Cartlidge
Katrin Cartlidge was an English actress. She first appeared on screen as Lucy Collins in the Liverpool soap opera Brookside from 1982 to 1988 and later became well known for her film work with directors such as Mike Leigh and Lars von Trier.- Biography :Cartlidge was born in London to an English...
and later Maggie Saunders. The character appeaed in the programme from the first episode in November 1982 until June 1990 when Doreen Sloane
Doreen Sloane
Doreen Sloane was an English actress best known for her roles in the soap operas Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Brookside....
's death brought about the Collins family being written out in 1990.
Collins family
The Collins family moved into Brookside Close during the first episode, having bought Number 8. From the start, there was conflict between the middle-class Collins family and the working-class Grants; in fact, the conflict between the families provided much of the early storylines. Upon arrival at Number 8, they found house had been vandalised by Damon GrantDamon Grant
Damon Grant is a fictional character in the defunct British soap opera Brookside, played by Simon O'Brien. The character was part of the initial cast, appearing from episode one in 1982 until 1987...
and his friends, and somebody had stolen the toilet. An indignant Paul
Paul Collins (Brookside)
Paul Collins was a character in Brookside played by Jim Wiggins between 1982 and 1990.-The Collins family:The Collins family moved into Brookside Close during the first episode, having bought Number 8...
confronted Bobby Grant
Bobby Grant
Bobby Grant is a fictional character from British soap opera, Brookside played by Ricky Tomlinson. Bobby appeared in Brookside from the first episode in 1982 until the character's departure in 1988...
, accusing Damon of being the toilet thief. Damon admitted to the vandalism, but denied stealing the toilet.
Unlike the Grant family, who had come from a run-down council estate to live on Brookside Close, the Collins family had previously lived in a large, comfortable house on The Wirral, but were forced to downsize to something much smaller after Paul was made redundant. In the early days of Brookside, Paul was unemployed and storylines centred around the family's struggle to cope with their new humbler surroundings and financial hardship, along with Paul's discomfort at having to sign-on alongside people he once looked down on. Lucy resented her father for their reduced circumstances, especially after she was forced to swap her public school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
for the local comprehensive, where her posh accent and privileged background saw her become the victim of bullying. Eventually Paul found another job, and the family's financial situation improved for a while. However, in 1986 he was again made redundant. This time he decided to take early retirement rather than face the humiliation of having to sign-on again.
Early episodes
Early on Lucy was portrayed as a sullen character who resented her father for losing his job. She was close friends with brother GordonGordon Collins (Brookside)
Gordon Collins is a character in Channel 4 soap-opera Brookside, he appeared in it from the first episode in 1982 until 1990. He was portrayed by Nigel Cowley in earlier episodes and later on by Mark Burgess...
, although she resented the fact that her father allowed him to stay on at public school as he was considered the brighter of the two. Lucy found herself bullier at her new comprehensive school and ended up attacking her tormentors with a hockey stick.
Lucy Collins contrasted with her counterpart in the Grant household Karen
Karen Grant
Karen Grant is a character in Brookside portrayed by Shelagh O'Hara from 1982 until 1987.-Grant Family:The Grant family consisted of Bobby Grant, Sheila Grant, Barry Grant, Karen Grant and Damon Grant...
. Unlike Karen, Lucy was straight-laced and conventional. Lucy was one of several politicised characters on the programme, being anti-American pro-Soviet, and anti-nuclear.
Later episodes
Lucy soon sheded her meek and sullen attitude and started rebelling much to the dismay of her parents. In 1983 she becomes involved with the Campaign for Nuclear DisarmamentCampaign for Nuclear Disarmament
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is an anti-nuclear organisation that advocates unilateral nuclear disarmament by the United Kingdom, international nuclear disarmament and tighter international arms regulation through agreements such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty...
, she then leaves for France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. After returning she starts an affair with a married man and later with Barry Grant
Barry Grant
Barry Grant is a fictional character in the defunct Channel 4 soap opera Brookside. He was portrayed by Paul Usher and was in the series from episode one in 1982 until 1995 with several sporadic guest appearances in 1997, 1998 and the final episode in 2003....
.
Departure
Lucy Collins was written out of the programme in 1990 after Doreen SloaneDoreen Sloane
Doreen Sloane was an English actress best known for her roles in the soap operas Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Brookside....
(Annabelle Collins) died of cancer. In 1990 the Dixon family were introduced and later moved into the Collins house.