Terry Sullivan was a fictional character in the British soap opera
Brookside, played by Brian Regan. Sullivan appeared in the show
between 1982 and 1997.He first appeared in the sixth episode after the
series began in 1982. Originally living off Brookside Close at home
with his father (with whom he had an uneasy relationship), Terry was
initially depicted as being a promising football player, playing as a
goalkeeper and with a real chance of becoming a professional. His
friendship with Barry Grant led him into crime and violence, and he
showed signs of mental instability. He was married to Sue Harper from
1989 until her death in 1991. In later years he was shown as a friend
and support for Katie Rogers. He moved away from Brookside in
1997.Terry Sullivan's dedication to going along with the scams of
friend Barry Grant (Paul Usher) (and notably the beating at the hands
of villain Tommy McArdle (Malcolm Tierney)) eventually curtailed his
footballing career. He was Barry's best friend, having grown up with
him, and in many ways Barry's mother Sheila (Sue Johnston) was the
mother that Terry never had. Barry and Terry worked together in the
building industry and supplemented their wages by stealing materials
from their company. In the early days Barry and Terry got up to
numerous scams, including selling dodgy video recorders and driving
Barry's car into the sea to claim the insurance. In an interview,
Brian Regan described the duo as the "likely lads of the 80s".
Brookside, played by Brian Regan. Sullivan appeared in the show
between 1982 and 1997.He first appeared in the sixth episode after the
series began in 1982. Originally living off Brookside Close at home
with his father (with whom he had an uneasy relationship), Terry was
initially depicted as being a promising football player, playing as a
goalkeeper and with a real chance of becoming a professional. His
friendship with Barry Grant led him into crime and violence, and he
showed signs of mental instability. He was married to Sue Harper from
1989 until her death in 1991. In later years he was shown as a friend
and support for Katie Rogers. He moved away from Brookside in
1997.Terry Sullivan's dedication to going along with the scams of
friend Barry Grant (Paul Usher) (and notably the beating at the hands
of villain Tommy McArdle (Malcolm Tierney)) eventually curtailed his
footballing career. He was Barry's best friend, having grown up with
him, and in many ways Barry's mother Sheila (Sue Johnston) was the
mother that Terry never had. Barry and Terry worked together in the
building industry and supplemented their wages by stealing materials
from their company. In the early days Barry and Terry got up to
numerous scams, including selling dodgy video recorders and driving
Barry's car into the sea to claim the insurance. In an interview,
Brian Regan described the duo as the "likely lads of the 80s".
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