hey alan, you missed your fave out.. EE :rotfl:
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EEEKK! I can't wait!! It's gona be amazin! Oh and series 3 is out on DVD in feb!
Anybody watch the opening of Series 4 tonight? What did everyone think?
I thought it was a good way to kick off the series. The family seem to be very interesting indeed. The gun storyline was handled well and it was nice to see a school issue be central to the first episode... hopefully the remainder of the series won't be too bogged down in soapier storylines.
Rachel is a great character. It's good to see her wanting to do the best for the school and I feel sorry for her as she obviously hasn't got over the fire, I don't think.. even though she's trying her best to disguise it. I can't believe that new woman was her sister :eek: Eddie isn't going to be too happy about that!
When Donte ran into the school, I actually thought he was going to get shot! I'm really glad he didn't though.
Can't wait for next week's episode :thumbsup: I am so glad this series is back!
Me to, I loved it, i thought it was really good. Really laughed when Rachel was like "this is Rochdale, not Hackney or Moss Side" as my dad has just got a job in Rochdale.
I had a feeling there was something dodgy about the lady that was Rachels sister, was she in Coronation Street? she looked really familier.
Yeah, she played Lucy in Coronation Street a few years ago. Peter Barlow got married to her, whilst he was still married to Shelley.
That was an amazing episode! These guys do so much better than what you see in EastEnders!
I swear I've seen Marley and Earl before! I think maybe Grange Hill or something :p
Mannn that had me in tears.. Several times :o
I didn't even know this was on! I was just switching channels.. I love you BBCiPlayer, least now I can catch it next week etc. if I'm busy!
Omg I am so glad this show is back on !!!!!!
Excellently done.... they handled the gun thing very very well.That kid who gave his little brother the gun was PURE EVIL..:angry:
The mother of all those kids seems awfully young to have so many of those kids and a grand baby<??>
I love Rachel's character..boy Eddie is gonna be PEEVED when he finds out the new person they hired is Rachels sis.
Hmmmmmm did I miss some one ??? seems that Chloe's sister is not around ?? Can some one bring me up to speed..
Grantly :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: and his RUG...:rotfl:
Bring on next weeks episode..
Mika and Brett weren't mentioned at all Jodi which is a bit annoying. I'm not surprised though. The writers of Shed Productions usually blackhole their characters between series of their dramas, and we are left with no explanation of their disappearances.. I think we have to assume Mika and Brett had both left school now as they were getting quite old to be school students! No mention of the guy who blackmailed Rachel either, it was like he never even existed! A bit annoying but I think we have to assume he died in the fire at the end of the last series, as he looked in a bad way then.
Spicy - Marley was in Casualty a few years back, playing a receptionist. He was also in the CBBC show, UGetMe.
I'm sure Marley was in Tracy Beaker too.
I caught a few episodes of Waterloo Road last series, and I really enjoyed it but was never in when it was on and didn't know about iplayer!
So I thought I'd give this episode a watch and I really enjoyed it :) That poor little boy :( Evil evil brother! Although, the 2 he pointed the gun at aren't any better!!
I think Earl has been in Waterloo Road before though as a different character, when he gave maxine drugs and he stole the hat from the sewing factory i think it was series to.
I'm sure Mika will get a mention sooner or later, they'll probably have a phone call sayign unis goin well or something. It is pretty annoying though when they dont explain characters disappearences.
I have got such a bad memory but however I did too wonder what happened to the man who blackmailed Rachel!
I don't watch both of those shows so I am guessing I seen him on Tracey Beaker :lol: Thanks though x
Oh thank god, it wasn't just me going mad then :lol: Thanks x
Yup that's the one! Thank-you! x
What a good first episode :cheer: I kind of lost interest in this last series - but im deffo interesting in this one :D
Rachel is ace, and i love the kelly family - how lovely is Marley - But poor Denzel :(
AND GUPPY FROM CASUALTY is there :D woo!
very good first episode wish they would say where Mika is as its annoying..
looking forward to next weeks episode....
Any more spoilers yet Mr Wavey
From the BBC Press Office:
Episode 4/20
Tom's feud with the Kelly family intensifies when he becomes convinced that Earl Kelly is leaving dead birds on his doorstep, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues.
To ease the situation, Eddie organises a falconry day at the school, but when one of the birds goes missing, there seems to be only one explanation – Earl has stolen the bird to get back at Tom and Eddie.
Determined that Waterloo Road can help the Kelly family turn themselves around, Rachel attempts to help Rose Kelly give up drinking and get a job, while trying to persuade Marley that he can't be responsible for the family for ever. Flick is also convinced that she knows what's best for Marley – it's being with her and competing for the post of Head Boy. Marley is not so sure, who would vote for him with his crazy family?
Meanwhile, romance is in the air at a school speed-dating event – can Fleur and Grantly finally bury the hatchet, and will Steph succumb to Dave's charms?
Rachel questions Melissa about whether her blossoming relationship with Eddie is moving too fast, but Rachel's joke about moving in together sounds good to Melissa, who asks Eddie.
Episode 5/20
Head Of Extended Services Melissa Ryan has organised a drugs awareness initiative with voluntary tests for the senior year pupils, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues. But school governor Ralph Mellor has his own agenda and plans to use the tests to get Marley Kelly kicked out of the school and thus moved away from his daughter, Flick – even if it means tampering with the results.
What follows sees Ralph's hatred for the Kelly family grow as he becomes more determined than ever to destroy them. He places a call to Social Services, which will have devastating effects.
Meanwhile, with her dad's plans to separate them having failed, Flick meets Marley after school. She loves him more than ever, but Marley has some shocking news, leaving her heart-broken.
I have to say despite losing so many original characters its still remained consistently good. enjoying it so far. Steph's opened a can of worms hasn't she? haha
Episode 6/20
Having applied to be an emergency foster carer, Matt Wilding may be biting off more than he can chew with his first ward, Sambuca Kelly, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive continues.
It's not long before her reprobate dad, Reynold, pitches up wanting Sam to stay with him. However, it's all part of his secret plan to get back in with Rose, and he's incensed when Sam wants to continue to stay with Matt. Reynold and Earl Kelly take their revenge on Matt's flat, warning Sam that, unless she returns home with them, Matt will receive similar treatment.
Meanwhile, Donte has launched his latest venture, Donte Charles Boxing Promotions, and has organised an underground match between Waterloo Road, represented by Bolton Smilie, and a rival school. With Donte's debts spiralling out of control, the boxing match offers a quick way to earn some cash. But can he continue to keep the teachers in blissful ignorance of the illegal match?
Back at the Kelly household, Rose appears resigned to having Reynold back in her life, even though she knows he's bad for her and the kids.
Episode 7/20
A loved-up Eddie tries to keep his mind on the job, but his day gets hijacked by an argument between Danielle Harker and her father, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive continues. What starts off as a debate about home-schooling versus state education soon escalates into a domestic dispute, fuelled by a misunderstanding between Danielle and Aleesha.
Elsewhere, romance is in the air and a determined Jasmine decides to push her flirtation with PE teacher Rob Cleaver up a gear. Things are progressing between Maxine and Earl, too, when a show of solidarity takes their relationship to the next level. Chlo and Donte have some life-changing news of their own but, whilst Donte is ecstatic, Chlo isn't so sure.
Head teacher Rachel, meanwhile, is horrified when Eddie's relationship with her sister, Melissa, takes a dramatic leap forward, and Philip seems to be hiding a secret that threatens everyone's plans.
Why do I have a feeling that Melissa is just stringing Eddie along? That Phillip kid is definetly hiding something...
whats the bets that clo is pregnant maybe ? xxx
i think she will be, i am loving the stuff with the Kelly's i alwaays knew that Mellor character was a piece of work.
good epi last night i thought, although i guessed from the beginning that flicks drugs test would come back positive. cant believe her dad swapped the results though! also, why did marley go with social services? as hes in 6th form im guessing hes over 16 so he could carry on living with his mum if he wanted?
I thought it was the best episode since the first episode last night. Ralph is a nasty piece of work - I'm really glad he got found out to be the liar that he is.
The character of Rose is growing on me. She really is making the effort to change but it was thrown back in her face, when social services came to take her children away. I didn't think they just barged in and took the kids just from a tip off? :confused: I'm not sure why Marley went with them..
Can't believe Marley and Flick split up - hopefully they'll get back together soon.
According to Wikipedia:
It has been confirmed Rachel will return in Series 4. She will have a lot more to deal with because of the Kelly 'Family From Hell' and her sister, Melissa Ryan 's relationship with Rachel's future boyfriend Eddie Lawson. Rachel has feelings for Eddie and in episode 20 she finally tells him how she feels. Rachel goes on a trip with the choir and jokes to Eddie "make sure the school isn't burned down" however when she returns from her trip she sees the whole front of the school knocked down and Eddie trapped."
Not the most reliable source, but does anyone think there's something in this?
Episode 8/20
A spot inspection at the school kicks off a day filled with anxiety and conflict both for staff and pupils, in this week's visit to Waterloo Road.
Davina and Jasmine fall out over Rob's treatment of Bolton, while Philip threatens Melissa and Eddie's happiness with more secrets about his mum's past. Now in the know, Rachel begs Melissa to tell Eddie the truth, but Melissa dismisses Rachel's worries by assuring her that everything is under control.
Earl, meanwhile, is doing his best to convince Maxine that they should have a baby. He wants them to finally have what they never had from their own childhood – a proper family, a home and stability. Steph is horrified, but Maxine is adamant that she's the only one who understands Earl. However, the arrival of a mystery girl looking for Earl has Maxine questioning if she really knows him at all, and a furious confrontation with him triggers a chain of events that lead to tragedy.
I cried a little at the end, it was horrible when they were all getting taken off Rose, it was really sad
I love Rachel, i wished my headteacher was like that at my old school he was horrible!
Loved the picture of Eddie and the legalising drugs, i think that was one of my favourite waterloo road episodes ever
I've just started watching it. Cause bree said so lol, but also cause there's two actors i like in it and i thought why not give it a go.
But yeah i'm kinda hooked on it now. I can't even remember what happend in the first few episodes but in the last one it had me in tear's at the end of it. (and i don't normally cry during tv). I'm really starting to like the character of Rose. But my favourite character has to be Rachel, There's something about her, i don't know what just yet.
It was a bit strange that the police didn't do a head count when they entered the Kelly household. And is Marley not 16? if so would he not have a choice to wether he wanted to stay or not. Or is that 18?
Episode 9/20
The school is reeling after the murder of Maxine Barlow, as the drama set in a state secondary school continues. Rachel feels responsible – the buck stops with her. She plans to resign with immediate effect. However, the shock revelation from Paul that the gun in the school at the start of term was Earl's and not Denzil's compels her to try to secure Denzil's release before she goes.
Meanwhile, bereavement councillor Charlotte has her work cut out with Steph and Janeece. Steph is doing everything she possibly can to bury her true feelings while Janeece is struggling with the thought that if she hadn't left Maxine alone with Earl, he might not have pulled the trigger. Can Steph and Janeece find a way to share their grief and start the long process of healing?
Elsewhere, realising that life is precious, Donte surprises Chlo with a romantic proposition and Eddie organises a surprise for Melissa. He's organised a beach wedding in a tropical paradise – and they leave the following week.