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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Brookside creator steps down

Phil Redmond, the creator of Brookside, is to step down as producer of the 17-year-old Liverpool soap.

He said: 'I'm coming up to 50 and I can't keep doing this job any more.'

His decision to hire a series producer follows flagging ratings for Channel 4's soap opera. He will retain the title of executive producer.

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