Chrissy Rogers

Chrissy Rogers
Brookside character
Portrayed by	Eithne Browne
Duration	1987–1991, 1993
First appearance	1 December 1987
Last appearance	15 November 1993
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Phil Redmond
In-universe information Occupation School Governor Father Ted Morgan Sisters Susan Morgan 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.^[1]

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]

References

1. Graham Kibble-White; Phil Redmond (4 November 2002). 20 Years of Brookside. Carlton Books, Limited. p. 63. ISBN 9781842227640.
2. "10 stars we wish would come back". Inside Soap (102). (Attic Futura UK): 28, 29. 30 May – 12 June 1998.