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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brookside legend swaps soaps to join huge BBC show – and has already filmed his first scenes
It's not the first time he's ventured into other soap operas soap swap Brookside legend swaps soaps to join huge BBC show – and has already filmed his first scenes A BROOKSIDE legend has swapped soaps to join a huge BBC show - and already filmed his first scenes. The iconic Liverpool-set soap aired on Channel 4 from 1982 until ending in 2003. 4 Michael Starke is well-known as "Sinbad" Sweeney on Brookside Credit: PA:Press Association 4 He starred in the Channel 4 soap for 16 years Credit: Mersey Television 4 Michael has now signed up for a role in Casualty Credit: BBC Michael Starke, 67, played Thomas "Sinbad" Sweeney for a 16-year stint. The actor has signed up to play a role in BBC medical drama Casualty. He has already filmed his first scenes on the long-running programme. Nicola Bolton Management, who represent Michael, wrote on Instagram: "Our MICHAEL STARKE @michael_starke_ has been busy down in Cardiff filming on @bbccasualtyofficial @bbc #casualty." However, it's not the first time he has ventured into other major soap operas. Michael joined the cast of Coronation Street in 2007 - playing Jerry Morton, the patriarch of a new family. Viewers may recall his character opened up a kebab shop upon moving to the cobbles. The Morton clan were short-lived and he left the ITV soap after 18 months. Michael has also made appearances in Hollyoaks as a taxi driver named Benny. It comes as another Brookside alum revealed his real-life job - and its worlds away from the show. Brookside child star from one of soap's most controversial storylines EVER unrecognisable after swapping acting for DJ career Soap hunk Philip Olivier is best known for his role as Brookside's Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary. He is a managing director of Liverpool City Sights, a thriving bus tour business. Philip has successfully transitioned into an entrepreneurial role as the owner and has gained a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The 44-year-old is also a proud dad of five children. The star also revealed that the locals still call him 'Tinhead' when he's out and about in Liverpool. He said: "When I'm going around the city and around the world, people are still calling me Tinhead. "When I started when I was 15, I never would have thought I'd be 42 and people still call me Tinhead."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brookside legend swaps soaps to join huge BBC show – and has already filmed his first scenes
A BROOKSIDE legend has swapped soaps to join a huge BBC show - and already filmed his first scenes. The iconic Liverpool-set soap aired on Channel 4 from 1982 until ending in 2003. Advertisement 4 Michael Starke is well-known as "Sinbad" Sweeney on Brookside Credit: PA:Press Association 4 He starred in the Channel 4 soap for 16 years Credit: Mersey Television 4 Michael has now signed up for a role in Casualty Credit: BBC Michael Starke, 67, played Thomas "Sinbad" Sweeney for a 16-year stint. The actor has signed up to play a role in BBC medical drama Casualty. He has already filmed his first scenes on the long-running programme. Nicola Bolton Management, who represent Michael, wrote on Instagram: " Our MICHAEL STARKE @michael_starke_ has been busy down in Cardiff filming on @bbccasualtyofficial @bbc #casualty." Advertisement Read more on Brookside However, it's not the first time he has ventured into other major soap operas. Michael joined the cast of Coronation Street in 2007 - playing Jerry Morton , the patriarch of a new family. Viewers may recall his character opened up a kebab shop upon moving to the cobbles. The Morton clan were short-lived and he left the ITV soap after 18 months. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive Michael has also made appearances in Hollyoaks as a taxi driver named Benny. It comes as another Brookside alum revealed Brookside child star from one of soap's most controversial storylines EVER unrecognisable after swapping acting for DJ career Soap hunk Philip Olivier is best known for his role as Brookside's Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary. He is a managing director of Advertisement Philip has successfully transitioned into an entrepreneurial role as the owner and has gained a 5-star rating on The 44-year-old is also a proud dad of five children. The star also revealed that the locals still call him 'Tinhead' when he's out and about in Liverpool . He said: "When I'm going around the city and around the world, people are still calling me Tinhead. Advertisement "When I started when I was 15, I never would have thought I'd be 42 and people still call me Tinhead." 4 Michael left Brookside in 2000 - and made appearances in other popular shows Credit: Mersey Television
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brookside hunk reveals normal job that's worlds away from soapland – 22 years after classic show was axed
BROOKSIDE legend has revealed his real-life job - and it couldn't be more different from his soap star days on the iconic drama. Philip Olivier, best known for his role as Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary in the Channel 4 soap, is still the spitting image of his character two decades on. 7 Brookside was watched by nine million viewers - a record for Channel 4 Credit: Channel 4 7 Philip first played the role as Tinhead at age 15 in the soap Credit: Channel 4 7 Now 44, he has a very normal day job away from fame Credit: instagram/@philip_olivier/ For 21 years, Brookside had viewers gripped with its scandal and hard-hitting storylines from the Liverpool close. From the first pre-watershed lesbian kiss on British TV in 1994 and the body buried under the patio plot, it was nothing if not groundbreaking. Philip first played the role as Tinhead at age 15 and initially played a bully - but changed his ways when his actions nearly killed his little sister. He formed an unlikely bond with Sinbad, who invited the troubled teen to live with him and Tinhead started a relationship with Emily. When his girlfriend was killed in the siege in 2002, he started to go off the rails and narrowly avoided jail several times. In the final episodes of the show he was working as a limo driver and was involved in the killing of a drug dealer. At the height of its popularity, Brookside was watched by nine million viewers - a record for Channel 4. But, when it was axed in November 2003 - just two million people were tuning in. Since then, Philip has appeared on a late-night spin-off of the popular series Hollyoaks, medical drama Doctors, and starred as Jason Gallagher in the hit series Benidorm. He also took to the stage in the Take That musical Never Forget, and some Doctor Who audio dramas from Big Finish. Brookside child star from one of soap's most controversial storylines EVER unrecognisable after swapping acting for DJ career He even tried reality TV taking part in Four in a Bed, Come Dine with Me and The Games, showcasing his determination and competitive spirit outside the world of acting. But now, Philip has a very normal job - and is a managing director of Liverpool City Sights, a thriving bus tour business. He has successfully transitioned into an entrepreneurial role as the owner and has gained a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The 44-year-old is also a proud dad of five children. He has three boys and two girls with his girlfriend, Amy Virtue. Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body. As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie's darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator. The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years. The star also revealed that the locals still call him 'Tinhead' when he's out and about in Liverpool. He said: "When I'm going around the city and around the world, people are still calling me Tinhead. "When I started when I was 15, I never would have thought I'd be 42 and people still call me Tinhead." When asked if he would want to be involved in a Brookside return, he said: "If he were to ask me back in Brookside of course I would do it. "It holds a special place in my heart.' 7 Tinhead started a relationship with Emily in Brookside Credit: Mersey Television 7 His character went off the rails and narrowly avoided jail several times Credit: Mersey Television 7 Philip has five children with his girlfriend Amy Virtue Credit: instagram/@philip_olivier/
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brookside hunk reveals normal job that's worlds away from soapland – 22 years after classic show was axed
BROOKSIDE legend has revealed his real-life job - and it couldn't be more different from his soap star days on the iconic drama. Philip Olivier, best known for his role as Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary in the Channel 4 soap, is still the spitting image of his character two decades on. Advertisement 7 Brookside was watched by nine million viewers - a record for Channel 4 Credit: Channel 4 7 Philip first played the role as Tinhead at age 15 in the soap Credit: Channel 4 7 Now 44, he has a very normal day job away from fame Credit: instagram/@philip_olivier/ For 21 years, Brookside had viewers gripped with its scandal and hard-hitting storylines from the Liverpool close. From the first pre-watershed lesbian kiss on British TV in 1994 and the body buried under the patio plot, it was nothing if not groundbreaking. Philip first played the role as Tinhead at age 15 and initially played a bully - but changed his ways when his actions nearly killed his little sister. He formed an unlikely bond with Sinbad, who invited the troubled teen to live with him and Tinhead started a relationship with Emily. Advertisement more on brookside When his girlfriend was killed in the siege in 2002, he started to go off the rails and narrowly avoided jail several times. In the final episodes of the show he was working as a limo driver and was involved in the killing of a drug dealer. At the height of its popularity, Brookside was watched by nine million viewers - a record for Channel 4. But, when it was Advertisement Most read in Soaps Since then, Philip has appeared on a late-night spin-off of the popular series Hollyoaks, medical drama Doctors, and starred as Jason Gallagher in the hit series Benidorm. He also took to the stage in the Take That musical Never Forget, and some Doctor Who audio dramas from Big Finish. Brookside child star from one of soap's most controversial storylines EVER unrecognisable after swapping acting for DJ career He even tried reality TV taking part in Four in a Bed, Come Dine with Me and The Games, showcasing his determination and competitive spirit outside the world of acting. But now, Philip has a very normal job - and is a managing director of Advertisement He has successfully transitioned into an entrepreneurial role as the owner and has gained a 5-star rating on The 44-year-old is also a proud dad of five children. He has three boys and two girls with his girlfriend, Amy Virtue. Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah ( As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years. The star also revealed that the locals still call him 'Tinhead' when he's out and about in Liverpool. He said: "When I'm going around the city and around the world, people are still calling me Tinhead. Advertisement "When I started when I was 15, I never would have thought I'd be 42 and people still call me Tinhead." When asked if he would want to be involved in a Brookside return, he said: "If he were to ask me back in Brookside of course I would do it. "It holds a special place in my heart.' 7 Tinhead started a relationship with Emily in Brookside Credit: Mersey Television Advertisement 7 His character went off the rails and narrowly avoided jail several times Credit: Mersey Television 7 Philip has five children with his girlfriend Amy Virtue Credit: instagram/@philip_olivier/ 7 Philip and Amy were due to tie the knot in Cyprus in June 2021 Credit: instagram/@philip_olivier/
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brookside hunk reveals normal job that's worlds away from soapland – 22 years after classic show was axed
BROOKSIDE legend has revealed his real-life job - and it couldn't be more different from his soap star days on the iconic drama. Philip Olivier, best known for his role as Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary in the Channel 4 soap, is still the spitting image of his character two decades on. 7 7 For 21 years, Brookside had viewers gripped with its scandal and hard-hitting storylines from the Liverpool close. From the first pre-watershed lesbian kiss on British TV in 1994 and the body buried under the patio plot, it was nothing if not groundbreaking. Philip first played the role as Tinhead at age 15 and initially played a bully - but changed his ways when his actions nearly killed his little sister. He formed an unlikely bond with Sinbad, who invited the troubled teen to live with him and Tinhead started a relationship with Emily. When his girlfriend was killed in the siege in 2002, he started to go off the rails and narrowly avoided jail several times. In the final episodes of the show he was working as a limo driver and was involved in the killing of a drug dealer. At the height of its popularity, Brookside was watched by nine million viewers - a record for Channel 4. But, when it was axed in November 2003 - just two million people were tuning in. Since then, Philip has appeared on a late-night spin-off of the popular series Hollyoaks, medical drama Doctors, and starred as Jason Gallagher in the hit series Benidorm. He also took to the stage in the Take That musical Never Forget, and some Doctor Who audio dramas from Big Finish. He even tried reality TV taking part in Four in a Bed, Come Dine with Me and The Games, showcasing his determination and competitive spirit outside the world of acting. But now, Philip has a very normal job - and is a managing director of Liverpool City Sights, a thriving bus tour business. He has successfully transitioned into an entrepreneurial role as the owner and has gained a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The 44-year-old is also a proud dad of five children. He has three boys and two girls with his girlfriend, Amy Virtue. Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body. As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie's darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator. The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years. The star also revealed that the locals still call him 'Tinhead' when he's out and about in Liverpool. He said: "When I'm going around the city and around the world, people are still calling me Tinhead. "When I started when I was 15, I never would have thought I'd be 42 and people still call me Tinhead." When asked if he would want to be involved in a Brookside return, he said: "If he were to ask me back in Brookside of course I would do it. "It holds a special place in my heart.' 7 7 7
