How to get STV Player on your TV so you can watch Brookside

With the news that all the original episodes of the iconic Liverpool soap Brookside will be available to watch for the first time in 20 years, more people will be wondering how to access them on their TV.

All the episodes will be available for free on STV Player, the first time they've been available to watch since the show wrapped in 2003. The first episode aired on Channel 4 on November 2, 1982 and, at its peak, the show drew in audiences of nine million viewers before it came to a close 21 years later.

It became renowned for the way it tackle difficult subjects and challenging social issues, including rape, bullying and incest. Now all the episodes are available on STV Player, how can you get the streaming service on your TV?

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If you have a smart TV, you'll be able to open STV Player on your telly, and watch the episodes directly on there. Here's how to do it:

1. Download the STV Player app. If you don't have it installed on your TV already, you'll need to download the app. The way to do this will be different depending on what kind of smart TV you have, so take a look at the instructions for your TV if you're unsure.
2. Open the app. Once it's downloaded, you'll be able to open the app directly on your TV.

3. Click on the ‘Join STV/Sign in’ button. The will prompt a screen with a web address and unique 5-digit code to appear on your TV screen.

4. On your laptop, mobile or tablet, enter the web address - stv.tv/activate

5. If you’re already signed in to your STV player account, you’ll be asked to enter the unique 5-digit code now. If you don't have an account, you can create one for free, you just need to fill in the STV Player registration form. (It will ask for your first name, last name, create a password, date of birth, postcode and select your marketing preference and then click ‘join STV’)

6. Once you’ve made an account and signed in, you need to enter the unique 5 digit code that is displayed on your TV screen into the website, and then click ‘Continue’ on the website, and there will be a confirmation screen.

7. You’ll be automatically signed into the STV Player on your TV, and can access all their content.

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