Brookside - Addition of Missing Series Data


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 2

As Itvx and stv have made all Brookside available online and there's missing series data here on tvm I'm going to attempt to fill in the blanks. I've not done this kind of thing before but have the full data and want to see it complete. A labour of love. 🙂


JuanArango wrote 2 months ago: 1

@Sair wrote:
As Itvx and stv have made all Brookside available online and there's missing series data here on tvm I'm going to attempt to fill in the blanks. I've not done this kind of thing before but have the full data and want to see it complete. A labour of love. 🙂

thank you :)


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 1

@JuanArango wrote:
thank you :)

I've made a start. Just need the ok to continue. 🙂


JuanArango wrote 2 months ago: 1

@Sair wrote:
I've made a start. Just need the ok to continue. 🙂

looks good to me , maybe one of our BRIT experts could do a quick look too @TomSouthwell @TonyMayhew 

But you can continue now :)


TomSouthwell wrote 2 months ago: 1

@Sair wrote:
ta very much will do 👌🏻

I'm getting my starting data for series 18 from: 

https://welovebrookside.co.uk/the-show/the-80s/season-18/

and will continue on with the other pages on the site available through 'show' in the site's menu.  🙂

My only issues id say are, are the episode titles legit. UK soaps tend not to have them but fansites often make them up. Also are we using that website over the episodes been available on itv/still, if so why that site instead? 


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 1

@TomSouthwell wrote:
My only issues id say are, are the episode titles legit. UK soaps tend not to have them but fansites often make them up. Also are we using that website over the episodes been available on itv/still, if so why that site instead? 

I'd say they are legit because I've been marking as watched series from the beginning which already existed on tvm and they have tallied exactly with the information on the we love brookside website. Also, the site goes into such detail with other matters to do with the actors, bloopers etc. that it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if they'd got the titles from the original scripts.

edit:

I'm a bit miffed to see that stv's episodes don't go beyond episode 710, 09-08-89 anyway. (I've only seen up to Episode 416 (21/10/86)..... so it looks like whoever added the first lot stopped there.

So I don't see any point in adding for episodes that are not available to watch.  If stv add more then I'm willing to add here.

Oh well my intentions were good.


TomSouthwell wrote 2 months ago: 1

Im asking though why are we using that website and not itv or stv, do those sites use episode titles? 


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 1

@TomSouthwell wrote:
Im asking though why are we using that website and not itv or stv, do those sites use episode titles? 

No titles. see my edited reply above. I'll not be adding any more until stv do anyway. 😞


TomSouthwell wrote 2 months ago: 1

@Sair wrote:
No titles. see my edited reply above. I'll not be adding any more until stv do anyway. 😞

If the sites well maintained and you have verified information so far, you can always continue using it. I was just curious why we were using it. I would refrain using episode titles unless we can find out where theyve come from. 


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 1

@TomSouthwell wrote:
If the sites well maintained and you have verified information so far, you can always continue using it. I was just curious why we were using it. I would refrain using episode titles unless we can find out where theyve come from. 

If stv add more for watching online, I'll add them without titles. Shall I remove the titles from the few I uploaded? Personally, I think it would do no harm to leave the titles but If you would like me to remove the titles from the pre-existing entries that were added by someone else or provided by tvdb source, I can do that for you - ?


TomSouthwell wrote 2 months ago: 1

@Sair wrote:
If stv add more for watching online, I'll add them without titles. Shall I remove the titles from the few I uploaded? Personally, I think it would do no harm to leave the titles but If you would like me to remove the titles from the pre-existing entries that were added by someone else or provided by tvdb source, I can do that for you - ?

I'd look into if the original airing had titles at all when Channel 4 originally broadcast, if we can't verify id say not to use any episode titles at all only because we can't verify it


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 0

You know as well as I do how accurate AI is on browsers - some incorrect rubbish is often spewed back as fact.... but this is what it came up with....

 

Yes, every episode of Brookside had a title, which was used to identify the individual scripts. This practice helped viewers and fans keep track of the show's extensive storyline across its 2,915 episodes. Wikipedia Fandom

Episode Titles in Brookside

Overview of Episode Titles

Yes, every episode of Brookside was given a title. This practice was consistent throughout the show's run, which lasted from 1982 to 2003.

Title Format

Each episode title was unique and often reflected the main storyline or theme of that particular episode.

The titles were used in promotional materials and episode guides, making it easier for viewers to identify specific episodes.

Episode Count and Titles

Brookside aired a total of 2,932 episodes, and all of these episodes had designated titles. This extensive catalog of titles contributes to the show's legacy and allows fans to revisit specific moments in the series.

In summary, the use of episode titles was a significant aspect of Brookside, enhancing viewer engagement and recognition of the show's many storylines.

Wikipedia Fandom

 



 


TomSouthwell wrote 2 months ago: 2

@Sair wrote:
You know as well as I do how accurate AI is on browsers - some incorrect rubbish is often spewed back as fact.... but this is what it came up with....

 

Yes, every episode of Brookside had a title, which was used to identify the individual scripts. This practice helped viewers and fans keep track of the show's extensive storyline across its 2,915 episodes. Wikipedia Fandom

Episode Titles in Brookside

Overview of Episode Titles

Yes, every episode of Brookside was given a title. This practice was consistent throughout the show's run, which lasted from 1982 to 2003.

Title Format

Each episode title was unique and often reflected the main storyline or theme of that particular episode.

The titles were used in promotional materials and episode guides, making it easier for viewers to identify specific episodes.

Episode Count and Titles

Brookside aired a total of 2,932 episodes, and all of these episodes had designated titles. This extensive catalog of titles contributes to the show's legacy and allows fans to revisit specific moments in the series.

In summary, the use of episode titles was a significant aspect of Brookside, enhancing viewer engagement and recognition of the show's many storylines.

Wikipedia Fandom

 



 

We have no other way of verifying, so go ahead :)


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 1

Found this on wiki so I'll keep on eye on it....

In January 2023, STV Player signed a deal with distributor All3Media to become the first streaming service to provide every episode of Brookside from the beginning;[12]former cast members Claire Sweeney and Sunetra Sarker praised the decision to relaunch the show.[76] The first episodes were made available to view in February that year. Five episodes a week continue to be uploaded to the platform on Wednesdays.


Sair wrote 2 months ago: 1

@TomSouthwell wrote:
We have no other way of verifying, so go ahead :)

Thank you, I shall :)

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