Brookside star joins Casualty and is already filming scenes

Michael Starke, who played the role of Thomas "Sinbad" Sweeney on the long-running show, is now a cast member for Casualty.
The 67-year-old is understood to have already started filming for the medical drama, news that is sure to excite soap fans across the UK.
Brookside star Michael Starke signs up for Casualty and has already started filming
According to The Sun, Nicola Bolton Management, Michael's representatives, said on Instagram: "Our MICHAEL STARKE @michael_starke_ has been busy down in Cardiff filming on @bbccasualtyofficial @bbc #casualty."
This isn't the first time the actor has taken part in other soaps, as he took on the role of Jerry Morton in Coronation Street all the way back in 2007.
During his stint on the ITV programme, his character opened up a kebab shop, but left the show after only 18 months.
He has also appeared in other shows like Hollyoaks on Channel 4.
What was Brookside all about, and when was it axed?
According to IMDb , Brookside was a Liverpool-based soap opera which followed the "everyday life and times of the residents, friends, and enemies who live in the fictional suburban street of Brookside Close".
The show aired for a staggering 21 years from 1982 until 2003, and is widely considered a classic among fans of British drama.
Channel 4 has described the drama as a "ground-breaking" show which dealt with a range of controversial issues, including child abuse, murder, suicide and adultery.
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Brookside came to an end after suffering from declining ratings, shifting channel policies and a perceived decline in creative quality.
Many die-hard fans have also blamed this decline on constant changes to the drama's scheduling and the shift to more sensationalist stories later in its run.
Casualty can be watched and streamed on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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