Mike Dixon (Brookside character)
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Michael "Mike" Dixon is a fictional character played by Paul Byatt from 1990 until the end of the series in 2003. He was the eldest son of Ron
and "DD" Dixon, and the brother of Tony and Jacqui. Mike was involved in two major storylines in 1993, the most significant of which was his relationship with step-mother Bev McLoughlin that resulted in the birth of their son Josh, who was originally believed to have been his brother. This resulted in the break-up of his father and step-mother's relationship. Bev also made Mike believe her young daughter Chloe was his after a one night stand in 1997, but it turned out she lied.
The autumn of 1993 also saw Mike's younger brother Tony knocked unconscious in a car crash which claimed the life of neighbour Frank Rogers
. Tony died four months later having never regained full consciousness.
Mike later married Rachel Jordache and their daughter Beth was born in early 2000. But another tragedy struck in December that year when Mike was badly injured in a car crash involving a stolen car being driven by Tim O'Leary
. Clint Moffat suffered a broken arm in the collision, while Robbie Moffat and Timothy fled the scene uninjured. Mike had suffered a major spinal injury and used a wheelchair for six months after the crash, and even after leaving his wheelchair he spent several more months on crutches.
Mike's father Ron received a nine-month prison sentence for firearms offences in December 2001 (although he was cleared on alternative more serious charges of manslaughter
and murder), and by the time Mike left the Close in 2003 he was rarely featured in significant storylines.
Mike later landed a job at Brookside Comprehensive as a teacher. After splitting up with Rachel, he witnessed the birth of his son, Michael Jr.
When Ron and Bev became engaged, Josh asked Ron if he would adopt him. Ron was flattered by the offer and agreed. Ron and Bev then got a solicitor to finalise the arrangements. Mike however refused to give his permission, preventing the adoption from taking place.
Ron Dixon
Ronald Dixon is a former American football wide receiver for the New York Giants in the National Football League. His most notable performance was his 97 yard kick return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXV. Dixon's return was the only score for the Giants as they went on to lose to the Baltimore...
and "DD" Dixon, and the brother of Tony and Jacqui. Mike was involved in two major storylines in 1993, the most significant of which was his relationship with step-mother Bev McLoughlin that resulted in the birth of their son Josh, who was originally believed to have been his brother. This resulted in the break-up of his father and step-mother's relationship. Bev also made Mike believe her young daughter Chloe was his after a one night stand in 1997, but it turned out she lied.
The autumn of 1993 also saw Mike's younger brother Tony knocked unconscious in a car crash which claimed the life of neighbour Frank Rogers
Frank Rogers
Frank Rogers may refer to:*Frank Rogers , American record producer*Frank Lewis Rogers , New Zealand politician*Frank Rogers , fictional character in TV soap Brookside...
. Tony died four months later having never regained full consciousness.
Mike later married Rachel Jordache and their daughter Beth was born in early 2000. But another tragedy struck in December that year when Mike was badly injured in a car crash involving a stolen car being driven by Tim O'Leary
Tim O'Leary
Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary is a fictional character in the defunct Channel 4 soap opera Brookside. He was portrayed by Philip Olivier from 1996 until the final episode of the series in 2003. Tim subsequently appeared in a video spin-off, Brookside: Unfinished Business.-Introduction:Tinhead made his...
. Clint Moffat suffered a broken arm in the collision, while Robbie Moffat and Timothy fled the scene uninjured. Mike had suffered a major spinal injury and used a wheelchair for six months after the crash, and even after leaving his wheelchair he spent several more months on crutches.
Mike's father Ron received a nine-month prison sentence for firearms offences in December 2001 (although he was cleared on alternative more serious charges of manslaughter
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is a legal term for the killing of a human being, in a manner considered by law as less culpable than murder. The distinction between murder and manslaughter is said to have first been made by the Ancient Athenian lawmaker Dracon in the 7th century BC.The law generally differentiates...
and murder), and by the time Mike left the Close in 2003 he was rarely featured in significant storylines.
Mike later landed a job at Brookside Comprehensive as a teacher. After splitting up with Rachel, he witnessed the birth of his son, Michael Jr.
When Ron and Bev became engaged, Josh asked Ron if he would adopt him. Ron was flattered by the offer and agreed. Ron and Bev then got a solicitor to finalise the arrangements. Mike however refused to give his permission, preventing the adoption from taking place.