I agree with Electricblue, and, speaking for myself (and I'm sure for him) no part of the question was misunderstood. Appearing on the bill, even as an uncredited extra - assuming you didn't imagine it (I didn't see him either) - has got to be a career move after brookie.
Everybody knows The Bill is far superior to Brookside,but I think going from one of the main characters in a Soap to an extra is a sign your acting career is going down the pan,that is the point I was trying to make. And Postdog,my reply to electricblue was meant tongue-in-cheek. As for fe-is-me,yes I am a greenie as you put it. Many Thanks for your replies and please don't be so touchy,after all it is only trivia.