Bobby Grant

Bobby Grant was a character in Brookside from 1982 to May 1988. He was the head of the Grant family who were the shows original family. Bobby was married to Sheila Grant. He was the adoptive father of Barry Grant, due to a brief fling Sheila had with Matty Nolan, and the biological father of Damon Grant, Karen Grant and Claire Grant. Bobby was played by Ricky Tomlinson.

Backstory
Robert Grant was born 25th March 1937 in Liverpool. He was known as Bobby. He had an uncle Paddy and an uncle Brendan. Bobby was probably of Irish descent, and/or Scottish due to Grant being a Scottish surname. Bobby became friends with Matty Nolan. In 1958, Bobby dated Sheila. Sheila had a fling with Matty at around the time she married Bobby, which was September 1958. Sheila gave birth to Barry Grant in June 1959. Sheila knew Matty was Barry's real father. Bobby always assumed, naturally, that he was Barry's father, unaware of the truth until 30 years later.

1982-1988
Bobby was the 45 year old head of the Grant family in 1982. He was quite domineering and also held strong political views.

Memorable info
Born: 25th March 1937, Liverpool

Full Name: Robert Grant

Parents: Unknown

Siblings: Unknown

Spouse: Sheila Grant (Unknown Maiden Surname) (1958-1990)

Children: Damon Grant (1967), Karen Grant (1969), Claire Grant (1985)

Adoptive Children: Barry Grant (Due to Sheila having an extra marital relationship with Bobby's friend Matty Nolan)

Occupation: Factory Foreman