Chrissy Rogers Explained

Series:Brookside
Chrissy Rogers
Portrayer:Eithne Browne
Creator:Phil Redmond
Years:1987–1991, 1993
First:1 December 1987
Last:15 November 1993
Classification:Former; regular
Occupation:School Governor
Husband:Frank Rogers (1972–1993)
Sons:Geoff Rogers
Daughters:Sammy Rogers
Katie Rogers
Granddaughters:Louise Daniels
Sophie Rogers

Chrissy Rogers (née Morgan) is a fictional character in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside played by Eithne Browne from 1987 to 1991. She was married to Frank Rogers; they had two daughters, Sammy and Katie, and a son, Geoff. She left in 1991 on the collapse on their marriage, but briefly returned two years later, after Frank's death in a car crash.

Character

Chrissy was a fairly politicised character known for her left wing views, which were often similar to those of Bobby Grant. In 1989, she becomes a school governor.[1] The following year, Chrissy attempts to mobilise the neighbours in to protesting against the building of Brookside Parade near their homes, a campaign that is ultimately fruitless. Later in the year, she is made redundant; however, she later gets a job as a school secretary.

Reception

In 1998, writers from Inside Soap published an article about the top ten characters they wanted to return to soap. Chrissy was featured and they described her as "Katie's strong-willed mother who outgrew her marriage to Neanderthal truck driver husband, Frank."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Graham Kibble-White. Phil Redmond. 20 Years of Brookside. 2002-11-04. 9781842227640. 63 . Carlton Books, Limited .
  2. 10 stars we wish would come back . . 30 May - 12 June 1998 . 102 . 28, 29 . (Attic Futura UK).