Gordon Collins (Brookside)

Gordon Collins
Brookside character
Portrayed byNigel Crowley (1982–1984)
Mark Burgess (1986–1990)
Duration1982–1984, 1986–1990
First appearance2 November 1982 (1982-11-02)
Last appearance11 June 1990 (1990-06-11)
Created byPhil Redmond
In-universe information
FatherPaul Collins
MotherAnnabelle Collins
SistersLucy Collins
HusbandChristopher Duncan
GrandmothersMona Fallon
UnclesTeddy Harvey

Gordon Collins is a character in the Channel 4 soap-opera Brookside. He was portrayed by Nigel Crowley from the show's debut in 1982 until 1984 and later on by Mark Burgess beginning in 1986 and ending with his departure in 1990. Gordon is notable for being the first openly gay character on a British television soap opera.[1]

Storylines

Background

Gordon Collins moved to Brookside Close aged 14 with his family in 1982, after his father, Paul (Jim Wiggins) loses his job. While Lucy (Katrin Cartlidge) struggles to fit in on Brookside Close (which she refers to as 'purgatory'), Gordon settles in more quickly. Gordon is seen by Paul and his mother Annabelle (Doreen Sloane) as having better prospects than Lucy, and so, when they can only afford to allow one to remain at independent school, Gordon stays, while Lucy has to attend the sixth-form college at Brookside Comprehensive, where she is bullied.

Arrival

After the Collins' arrival, Gordon begins writing computer software, a hobby shared by Alan Partridge (Dicken Ashworth). For some time, he gave his parents little cause for concern, unlike Lucy, who was having an affair with a married man much to Annabelle and Paul's disapproval. Gordon also provided a contrast to Damon Grant (Simon O'Brien), who was his counterpart in the Grant family. While Damon was hot-headed, often skipped school and spent his time on the football terraces and getting into scrapes with his friends, Gordon was quiet, studious and appeared to have few friends.

Homosexuality

In 1985, Gordon came out as being gay after Annabelle found out about the homosexual relationship he had been having with Chris Duncan (Stifyn Parri). While Annabelle and Paul eventually accepted his homosexuality, it was a source of embarrassment for them. In 1986, Gordon leaves to live in France with Lucy, who had been living there with Barry Grant (Paul Usher) for some time. Gordon returns with a girl, prompting Paul and Annabelle to assume he is now straight. This, however, is not the case, and it transpires that the girl is the sister of a lover Gordon had in France.

In 1987, Gordon and Chris come into possession of a stolen car, with which they run over the dog that Paul saved from drowning. Paul, however, assumes that Terry Sullivan (Brian Regan) killed the dog, photographs him and Pat Hancock (David Easter) working, and sends the evidence to the DSS.

In 1988, the Collins' house is attacked by 'queer-bashers', who graffiti 'If AIDS don't get you - we will' and 'shirtlifters live here' on the garage door.[2]

Reception

Geoffrey Phillips of the Evening Standard branded the character "Gordon the glum".[3]

References

  1. ^ Milward, Charlie. "13 times soaps broke LGBTQ+ ground, from EastEnders' gay kiss to Coronation Street's first trans character". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  2. ^ Graham Kibble-White; Phil Redmond (4 November 2002). 20 Years of Brookside. Carlton Books, Limited. p. 6. ISBN 9781842227640.
  3. ^ Phillips, Geoffrey (24 October 1988). "Television". Evening Standard. p. 37. Retrieved 2 November 2021 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon

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