Waterloo Road

Waterloo Road Ep 18/20
Wednesday 6 May
8.00-9.00pm BBC ONE

Kim Campbell (Angela Griffin) faces a battle to keep daughter Grace (Meagan McPherson-Gowe) in Waterloo RoadKim's day begins well as she's sure the Home Office have finally stopped investigating her, as the drama about a Rochdale-based comprehensive school continues. She throws her energy into mediating the bitter battle between Donte and Chlo, as they wrangle over their baby's future. Donte is determined to raise his baby, even if it means divorcing Chlo. Tom even offers to help raise the child and house Donte – leaving Chlo feeling more alone than ever.

Kim later finds a tearful Chlo hiding in the toilets, but their heartfelt talk is cut short when Chlo doubles up in pain. Kim calls an ambulance and tries to stay calm for a terrified Chlo, as her baby isn't due for another six weeks. Donte rushes to Chlo's side, but the news isn't good.

The Home Office, meanwhile, closes in on Kim. An official turns up at the school to tell a shocked Eddie and Rachel that Kim has taken Grace against the father's wishes. Rachel is certain Kim can explain, but Kim knows that her secret has finally been exposed. The officials paint her as little more than a criminal who paid another woman for her baby, and the events that follow see Kim's world come crashing down around her.

Im really liking Marley and Flick at the mo..ii want them to get back together they really suit each other just a shame her dad is an idiot and bribed Marley.

Im also liking Janeece this series ii have liked her in previous one's but this one she's really grown up and after Maxine's death she dealt with that really well and has grown up more..she just needs to not have them boobs and be natural.

Not really enjoyin Donte and Chlo at the mo it's all abit un real with them being married and her pregnant now..im not liking the way they are where as previous series ive loved them.

Waterloo Road Ep 19/20
Wednesday 13 May
8.00-9.00pm BBC ONE

Kim (Angela Griffin) struggles to keep things together Still reeling from losing daughter Grace, Kim struggles to keep things together as organiser of the school fundraising day, in the penultimate episode of the drama about a Rochdale-based comprehensive.

A surprise visit from her ex, Andrew, could either bring Kim the support she needs or just raise further questions about her conduct in Rwanda. Andrew confronts her about acting so impulsively, an argument that turns personal as they fight over the dregs of their relationship.

Meanwhile, Rose and Candice prepare a menu for the relief day, using cheap meat which is past its sell-by-date. Having given it the once-over and taken off the labels, they think no one will be any the wiser, but when a mystery illness strikes the school, the dodgy dealings in the canteen come under suspicion.

Elsewhere, Marley shows up with Ralph's money and demands that he and Flick should be allowed to see each other again. Enraged, Ralph attacks Marley, who is reluctant to call the police, but Flick insists. Ralph is arrested and Marley reassures Flick that she can stay at his house. As they collect her things they run into a broken Ralph, who begs her to stay, forcing her to make a choice.

Poor Kim! that was so sad!

I cried a little bit, i thought it was really well done, Chlo had her baby and Kims was taken away.

I thikn they are all being a bit harsh towards Philip as well, he hasnt been as bad as Flick is makking out, poor kid.

I was so glad Chlo changed her mind about the baby.

I don't think the production team really thought it through about Chlo givin birth as she said it wasn't due for another 6 weeks..so premature, then surely it would of needed to go into intensive care for a while. And sum how she managed to have her tights on still when in the ambulance :S.

And when Tom and Rose came to the hospital the baby had ginger hair! How can that be when Chlo's blonde and Donte's dark..strange indeed. I'm glad she wanted to keep the baby in end.

I feel sorry for Flick with the whole 'Creepy Philip' thing he does seem to be following her and that underwear he planted in her bag..YUK! He does seem to be abit creepy though.

This is a bit of a random post but I just found out that the actor who plays Eddie in WR is the voice on Bob in Bob the Builder! :eek: :)

Yeah I remember finding that out and thinking it was reallyvcool!

He’s one of TV’s best-known faces, but after 25 years Neil Morrissey is calling it a day.

Neil, who says acting is now “more pain than fun”, will now devote his energies to running a pub.

“Acting has been good to me,” he said. “But a lot of what I do now is nothing more than factory television, more pain than fun.

“I find running a pub to be far more challenging, much more creative.”

Neil has filmed his final scenes as deputy head Eddie Lawson in school drama Waterloo Road.

He now intends to focus on his latest project, a 17th century Yorkshire pub. This summer he will also work in theatre after landing the lead role in Rainman.

And Neil, who co-starred with Martin Clunes in the sitcom Men Behaving Badly, will rely on his lucrative job as the voice of kids’ character Bob the Builder to sustain him as he tries his hand at being a landlord and brewer.

It is not clear whether the pub, which he co-owns with pal Richard Fox, is turning over a profit.

“We want to make money out of it but principally we’re doing it for the love of it,” he admitted.

The pair have developed their own beer, Morrissey Fox Blonde Ale, to brew and sell at Ye Olde Punch Bowl Inn in Marton cum Grafton, N Yorks.

Neil, whose final scenes in Waterloo Road will be screened on BBC1 tonight, is believed to have lost £1.5million in an earlier involvement in the hotel business.

Noooo :crying:

The way things are in the pub trade, he will come back to acting very soon.

OOOOOOH NO - Ive got a bad feeling ... :(

haha they tricked us! good ending though!

and did anyone spot the ex hollyoaks star?!

really enjoyed this series. i really thought something drastic was going to happen at the end, like rachel being killed by that digger thing! and im glad andrew came back (i know that was last week but i dont think i commented on it!), since kim came back i was thinking that andrew might be back as well

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it was really annoying me at the beginning cos i couldnt for the life of me think who she was, it was over half hour before i finally realised!

Excellent end to a great series.:clap:

Denise Welch quits 'Waterloo Road':

Denise Welch has quit Waterloo Road despite being nominated for a best actress award at September's TV Quick Awards.
The actress, who played French teacher Steph Haydock in the BBC drama, wants to focus on her part in ITV's Loose Women.
A source close to the star told The Mirror: "Denise has had a brilliant time but is looking forward to getting back to Loose Women and having more time with family and friends."
A spokesperson for the BBC also commented: "We hope she'll come back in future series."
Welch is currently filming Waterloo Road's fifth series, which is due to air in October. However, she will not return for the show's sixth run.
Her departure comes after Neil Morrissey's decision to quit, who gave up the role of deputy head Eddie Lawson to concentrate on running his pub.

I'll miss her :(. In the sixth series. I liked her as Steph she was funny and Denise is an amazing actress. Plus i love Denise Welch but it mean's she'll be in Loose Woman more.

i think it was probably time to go, she is a great actress though, ilove her as Steph me and my dad were saying she gets a lot of work but never really stays that long. 5 Series is pretty good though.

Im looking forward to the new series. They are running back to back arent they.

Former HOLBY CITY actor and last year's Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers is joining the cast of popular BBC drama Waterloo Road.

Tom, who played registrar Sam Strachan in the medical drama, will appear in Waterloo Road from it's fifth series due to be screened later this year. He will be player Executive Head Teacher Max Tyler.

He joins former HOLBY CITY stars Angela Griffin and Denise Welch, who also feature in the show.

Angela Griffins confirmed her leaving as well, she has got her own daytime chat show on Sky.

Can't believe i've just read about Denise leaving! Steph's my fave! really disappointed about that :( Its gradually just losing all the original characters, I think its a shame. Saying that though, most of the replacements have been good.

There are new faces both in the staff room and in the playground as school drama Waterloo Road returns to BBC One.

Strictly Coming Dancing winner and Holby City star Tom Chambers joins the cast as Max Tyler, a new Executive Head brought in to oversee a merger between Waterloo Road and local private school John Fosters.

Will Ash (Dr Who, Lilies, Sold, Burn It) is Christopher Mead, the new Deputy Head, with Sarah Jane Potts (Casualty, Sugar Rush, Bodies) as Jo Lipsett, the new Head of French. Elizabeth Berrington (Drop Dead Gorgeous, Apparitions, Moving Wallpaper) is Ruby Fry, food technology teacher and domestic goddess, who tries to teach the pupils some manners.

Vinette Robinson (Hope Springs, The Passion) also joins the teaching staff as Helen Hopewell, a newly qualified teacher who soon finds out that Waterloo Road is nothing like what she was taught during teacher training.

In the classroom tensions are raised by Lindsay James, a troubled teenager played Jenna Louise Coleman (Emmerdale), who enters into a battle for power with Michaela White for supremacy in the playground.

The new series also sees a welcome return for Waterloo Road regulars Eva Pope, Jason Done, Denise Welch, Angela Griffin, Philip Martin Brown, Zarrah Abrahams, Lucy Dixon and Dean Smith.

I was wondering if theres anyone besides myself here who enjoys Ultraman and other Tsuburaya series? Ive been into Ultraman for a long time and have recently been able to watch episodes of Ultraman Nexus.

And what does that have to do with Waterloo Road? :confused:

Sally Whittakers (sally Webster in Corrie) daughter has a role this series i think, and one of my friends who lives on my road! Im quite excited for her.

It looks really good even with the Changes, pleased about Will Ash i think hes brilliant, and rather attractive to!

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Sally Whittakers (sally Webster in Corrie) daughter has a role this series i think, and one of my friends who lives on my road! Im quite excited for her.

It looks really good even with the Changes, pleased about Will Ash i think hes brilliant, and rather attractive to!

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Sally whittaker's daughter is in it, you are right.

From Digital Spy:

Actress Sally Whittaker's daughter Phoebe Dynevor is to appear in BBC One school drama Waterloo Road.

The 14-year-old will play rich student Siobhan Green, who is forced to attend comprehensive Waterloo Road when it merges with her own nearby school, The Sun reports.

A show source said: "In the end she conquers her snobbery and finds herself getting along with the natives."

Whittaker, who plays Sally Webster in ITV1's Coronation Street, added: "I have to stress that she got the part on her own merit. It was nothing to do with me."

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that the sixth series of Waterloo Road would be filmed back-to-back with the fifth.

As long as its not a certain one of Sally websters daughters then thats ok :rotfl:

the series should be good, shame its the last with Steph though.

I knew i had seen int somewhere!

I also read in inside Soap that William Rush who is playing one of the new students is Debbie Rush son (anna Windass in Corrie) I cant seem to find the link now though!

I agree about Denise though, shes been brilliant in every sereis.

Amanda Burton has joined the cast of Waterloo Road in a leading role, the BBC has confirmed.

The 53-year-old, who previously starred in Silent Witness, begins filming next month for her role as head teacher Karen Fisher.

"I'm very excited to join Waterloo Road which is such a well-known and well-loved series," Burton said. "I can't wait to get started on the programme and am very much looking forward to my first day on set with the cast and crew."

The BBC's Anne Mensah added: "Amanda is an actress of exceptional quality and enormous popularity with the audience. We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming her to Waterloo Road.

"We have a fantastic cast and brilliant new stories to tell as the programme continues to go from strength to strength."

Other newcomers joining the show include Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers and Sally Whittaker's daughter Phoebe Dynevor.


From Digital Spy

I nearly had a rant and a heart attack then as i thought she can't act! and then i realised i was thinking about Amanda Holden, not Amanda burton, i like her, shell be a good headteacher.

Its definitate the Eva Pope is leaving in the series as well then, i think i read that somewhere but at the time it was still rumours.

I cant wait now.

IT'S a new term at Waterloo Road. Which traditionally means they’ve spent the holidays rebuilding the place after the latest explosion, act of wholesale vandalism, nuclear attack etc – or replaced whichever regulars have moved on, headed to jail, been fatally wounded or such like.

The big deal this time is that the school’s got a new intake of pupils from down the road, whose private establishment has been forced to close.

So, as you’d expect, there’s a fair bit of friction between the two sets of pupils.

As for plucky head teacher Rachel Mason, she’s decidedly put out by new arrival Max Tyler (ex-Strictly champion Tom Chambers), a meddling local authority bigwig.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tvguide/v...Waterloo-Road/

:cheer: I am sooo looking forward to this :thumbsup:

I cant wait, i love this show, me and my mate were having a discussion about it yesterday and she was your the only person i know who watches it.

It seems to be back really quick, not that im complaining though!

Amazing start to the new series, as always! My god I thought I had fallen in love with Max Tyler but his character is so horrible! :eek: Tom Chambers however... :p
I can't imagine what Rachel must be feeling :( I am just sitting behind a box watching it all and I feel like 'I don't want to go to school anymore' as if I was there!

William Ash joins the cast :love:

I can not believe jet lag picked the same time the first episode was on to kick my booty !! I slept till 11 p.m arrghhhh
I presume that none of the same kids have returned??? What about the teachers, I saw Tom was there and Grantly ,,, who else ??
Wow Tom Chambers was on the ONE SHOW he said he was gonna be a hard azz head master....:p

There are some familiar faces amongst the pupils and teachers, and yes, Tom Chambers (Max) is a hard one. There will be many tears, among teachers and pupils. Wonder whether Debbie in Emmerdale knows that Jasmine is out of prison and going to Waterloo Road :D Very enjoyable episode :cheer:

I loved it! Max is awful, poor Rachel, thought it was a great way to start the series. I ove Will Ash as well, he is brilliant.

Former Emmerdale star Jenna-Louise Coleman has admitted that she found it strange to go back to school for her new role in Waterloo Road.

The 23-year-old actress signed up to play Year 12 pupil Lindsey James on the BBC One drama earlier this year.

Reflecting on her career move, Coleman told TV Times: "It was surreal sitting in a classroom doing chemistry lessons again! And it felt weird putting on the uniform.

"At my school we didn't wear uniforms in sixth form, so I haven't worn one since I was 16. My school uniform was a bottle-green colour and we didn't wear ties as we had dicky bows. So I didn't know how to do up Lindsey's tie and had to get someone in the costume department to teach me!"

Revealing what viewers can expect from her new part, she continued: "She's completely different to Jasmine Thomas, my Emmerdale character. She's a hard nut to crack and a tormented soul, whereas Jasmine wore her heart on her sleeve and just cried all the time!

"I loved the character straight away. I can't say too much, but Lindsey's harbouring a dark secret connected with her home life, which won't be revealed for quite a while."

Waterloo Road returned to screens last night and will continue to air on Wednesday nights on BBC One.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2...s-surreal.html

I thought she really looked so much younger as the schoolgirl than she used to in Emmerdale.

yeah i agree they have made her look realy young, but they do with Zaraah Abrahams as well, shes 22 i think in real life.

Im enjoying this series, but its very different to earlier seasons.

Is it ok to put spoilers here, if I put them on spoiler tags round them so they can't be read by those that don't want to?