Waterloo Road

Wednesday 9 June
8.00-9.00pm BBC ONE and BBC HD

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Kim's (Angela Griffin) day takes a dramatic turnKim's and Chris's professional and personal relationship comes under strain when they take Year 10 on a trip to an art gallery, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues.

Finn immediately starts to cause trouble and encourages Amy to steal paints from the gift shop. When he hears Kim suggest to Amy that she shouldn't let Finn lead her astray he threatens to break up with her. Amy is so desperate to keep Finn happy that she agrees to prove her love for him. While Finn creates a distraction, Amy paints a heart-shaped representation of her and Finn over a valuable painting of lovers.

Tensions between Chris and Kim escalate when Chris's girlfriend, Anna, turns up at the gallery. Kim is jealous and suffers from what she thinks are Braxton Hicks contractions, only to collapse in pain. Chris gets her to the hospital where she has to undergo an emergency Caesarean section.

Back at school, Philip's attempt to inspire Ros with a list of pros and cons about her backfires when Michaela finds it. She is insulted that Philip has extolled Ros's virtues by comparing her to the other girls in her year. She spreads posters around the school labelling Philip a sexist pig, and a huge gender argument soon takes hold. Rachel tries to turn this into a debate between the sixth form boys and girls, hoping to make them realise that the sexes need to work together.

Meanwhile, Steph realises that her relationship with Ollie is not so perfect. When confronted, Ollie digs a hole for himself, saying he's lucky to be with anyone at his age, leaving Steph feeling like a consolation prize. Ruby's crush on Adam develops when he offers to help her move into her new flat.

Were a week behind hnow i think arent we because of the Holby City week off and the Prime Minister thing which is why things are all a little muddled in the magazines and stuff.

I did feel sorry for Ruby and now i just find her extremely annoyiong! where on earth has the Rachel and Adam thing come from, its a bit random isnt it.

I think the Adam thing is leading in to her departure?

ah yeah, good thinking! i hadnt thought of that.

Wednesday 23 June
8.00-9.00pm BBC ONE and BBC HD

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Ruby's (Elizabeth Berrington) day gets off to a bad start

Ruby's day gets off to a bad start when husband John announces he wants a divorce, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues. At work things aren't much better for Ruby as Rachel adds to her workload by putting her in charge of organising the school prom.

When Adam and Rachel announce their engagement, Ruby is devastated, still believing there is something between herself and Adam. Oblivious to her feelings, Adam gives Ruby a sneak peak at the wedding cake he's made for Rachel. Once left alone Ruby lets her emotions get the better of her and trashes the cake.

A distraught and lonely Ruby then turns to her pills for solace, only to discover she's run out. Buckling under the stress, she locks herself in her office. The fallout is huge with Rachel finally uncovering the truth about Ruby's drug addiction.

As a consequence of their behaviour in the art gallery, Finn and Amy are being kept apart. Frustrated by the situation Amy plays up in class and finds herself on the receiving end of Ruby's meltdown. Feeling she's reached the end of the line with Amy's behaviour, Rachel threatens the pupil with a move to a different school.

Meanwhile, Sam and Bolton continue to pretend they don't fancy each other and end up asking different people to the prom. And Steph gets herself in hot water with Rachel when she decides to make a teachers' calendar to raise cash for the prom but "forgets" to mention that the pictures will be in the nude!

was it on today? :( did i miss it?

i dont think so, inspector lynley was on as was a repeat of out numbered on the beeb tonight from what i remember. Im pretty sure they said the final two episodes are going to be shown back to back next week or week after, that was from waterloo road tv a while ago so it may have changed.

Was it on last week?

erm the last one i saw i was at uni and i came back from uni not last week but week before so no i dont think it was.

I really need to catch up

Wednesday, 14 July 2010

Ruby (Elizabeth Berrington) has a bad start to the day

Spoiler:

Ruby's day gets off to a bad start when husband John announces he wants a divorce, in the penultimate episode of the drama set in a Rochdale school.

Over at school, things aren't much better as Rachel adds to Ruby's workload by putting her in charge of organising the school prom.

When Adam and Rachel later announce their engagement, Ruby is devastated – still believing there is something between her and Adam. Oblivious to her feelings, Adam gives Ruby a sneak peak at the wedding cake he's made for Rachel. Once left alone, Ruby lets her emotions get the better of her and trashes the cake.

Feeling distraught and lonely she turns to her pills for solace, only to discover she's run out, and, buckling under the stress, locks herself in her office. The resulting fallout is huge, with Rachel finally uncovering the truth about Ruby's drug addiction.

This episode airs 14 July 2010

As a consequence of their behaviour in the art gallery, meanwhile, Finn and Amy are being kept apart. Frustrated by the situation, Amy plays up in class and finds herself on the receiving end of Ruby's meltdown. Feeling she's reached the end of the line with Amy's behaviour, Rachel threatens Amy with a move to a different school.

Elsewhere, Sam and Bolton continue to pretend they don't fancy each other and end up asking different people to the prom, while Steph lands herself in hot water with Rachel when she decides to make a teachers' calendar to raise cash for the prom but conveniently "forgets" to mention that it's a naked calendar.

this series has been brilliant, best show on tv at the minute.

Im going to miss watching it with all my uni friends though, I loved awatching it with them

Is this coming to an end soon?

theres two more left i tink in series 5, but i dont htink its long before 6 will be on our screens as that has been filmed already i think.
your right Chris this series has been brilliant, the first part and the second.

Thanks Katy, love this too much for it to be off screen for too long.

anyone know when its back on?

Dunno if this helps http://www.tv.com/waterloo-road/show/61749/episode.html

or this one ?????

http://www.waterlooroadtv.co.uk/eps/index.php

There is an episode on Wednesday, 14 July 2010


Finn proposes a suicide pact
Airs on Thursday, July 15 2010 20:00 BST on BBC One

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Finn and Amy's relationship takes a terrifying turn and Rachel must decide where her future lies, in the dramatic conclusion of the drama set in a Rochdale school.

When Finn's parents tell him they're moving to LA, his relationship with Amy looks doomed. Amy is later stunned when he proposes they make a suicide pact, rather than live without each other. A nervous Amy, who has become so dependent on him, agrees and they head off to an isolated beach.

Back at school, Chris and Kim become increasingly worried about the couple's behaviour and, when they discover Finn and Amy's phones and other belongings in the school dumpsters, a frantic Chris rushes off to try and find them.

Meanwhile, it's the day of Rachel and Adam's wedding. Adam, however, is put out when he discovers Rachel didn't book the hotel for their wedding night and becomes increasingly impatient as it seems her attention is permanently on school matters, rather than on what is supposed to be their big day.

Adam has finally had enough when it looks as if Rachel might prioritise Finn and Amy over their actual wedding ceremony – leaving Rachel wondering if she will be left standing at the altar.

Elsewhere, the school prom faces disaster when the hotel booked for the event is flooded with sewage. Undeterred, Steph organises to move it to the school hall and it becomes a race against time to get everything ready.

When Ruby calls Ollie in for help, Steph is immediately put out but has to admit they need his assistance and contacts. Elsewhere, Bolton gets increasingly jealous about Paul taking Sambuca to the prom and finally admits to his mate just how much he likes her.

Ok thanks so Ive just checked and I havent missed an episode :)

OMG though it hasnt been on in weeks!!!

so there will be two episodes on wed and thurs ??????????????????????/

I hope so, its been too long!!!!

Yes, Jodi, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday, good news :)

gppd about time to! i have missed it! cant wait to see how it ends, hopefully its not off air for too long in between series

I think having this break has spoiled it a bit, kinda lost momentum but still looking forward to watching it again.

^ yeah I agree, I mean I'll still watch it, but the break has spoiled it for me

Eva Pope has revealed details of her forthcoming exit from BBC drama Waterloo Road.

The actress told What's On TV that she is pleased with the storyline that sees her character Rachel Mason leave the show.

“I didn’t have much of a say in it, but I do think she deserved a nice, fun exit considering the amount of trauma she’s been through over the years,” she said.

In the forthcoming series, Mason will quit her position as headteacher at Waterloo Road Comprehensive and marry chef Adam Fleet (Steven Waddington).

“It’s been scary for Rachel and it took a strong person to make her even consider getting married.

“[She's] an extremely strong woman and it takes a lot for someone to be able to be her equal. It takes someone of equal strength to get inside her life because she doesn’t like to let anyone get too close. Adam sees that and opens up her vulnerability."

Pope admitted that she will miss playing the role.

“I loved the character and she has had so much support from fans of the show that I feel like I might have let them down by going. But it’s always good to move on. I’ve never stayed on anything as long as this - three years for me is unheard of.”

Amanda Burton will replace Pope on the show, playing new headteacher Karen Fisher.

The new series of Waterloo Road will air on BBC One later in the year.

I'm gonna miss Rachel :( Still, Amanda Burton should be a good replacement.

Back on Wednesday and Thursday btw! at last!

Eva Pope has reportedly confessed that she grew "frustrated" over her Waterloo Road character during her final months with the show.

The actress's alter ego Rachel Mason will make her final appearance in the BBC drama when the current series concludes tomorrow night.

Speaking to We Love Telly about her decision to quit the programme, Pope explained: "My three-year contract was up and it felt like the potential Rachel had as a character was not being utilised. She was becoming this slightly two-dimensional being who wasn't allowed any faults or feelings.

"I thought there was a lot more to her that wasn't being seen and eventually it was really frustrating to play. The role wasn't a challenge anymore."

Asked whether she misses the part, Pope replied: "It's the people you miss. I had the best time ever with the cast and crew and I will miss them. We had a big party when I left - we felt the effects for some time afterwards!"

Karen Fisher - a new character played by Amanda Burton - will take over Rachel's position as Waterloo Road's headteacher in the next series.

I have to agree with Eva. Rachel's character was really good in Series 3, but then I think she went downhill.

However, the first ten episodes of Series 5 were the best for some time, but the remaining ten episodes have disappointed me. They should have kept Max as a villain and Helen as the delusional teacher for a lot longer.

I will miss Rachel too. But Amanda Burton is a good replacement IMO.

So what's going to happen to Finn and Amy? I guess they spilt up. Will Finn still move to LA with his parents?

Wow I knew I recognised her, but she wasnt geordie in this!!! This was the episodes I first got into Waterloo Road! Hey I googled the actress and found this site for her www.hollymatthews.net apparently she is going to be in a film soon...wow!

Waterloo Road is returning and will be set and made in Manchester

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Almost seven years after it last aired, Waterloo Road is set to return to BBC One later this year ? and the series will welcome back some familiar faces to the school.

Following the announcement of Waterloo Road's return, the popular drama has confirmed that Angela Griffin, Adam Thomas and Katie Griffiths will all be reprising their roles for the upcoming episodes.

Angela Griffin's Kim Campbell will be back in the staff room as the new Headteacher, while Adam Thomas and Katie Griffiths' Donte and Chlo Charles are also set to star.

As they prepare for filming to kick off next month, the returning cast have shared their excitement at stepping back into the corridors of high school.

"I feel really honoured to be joining the new series of Waterloo Road," Angela Griffin said, promising "amazing storylines" ahead.

"It is exciting to be stepping back into Kim's shoes and I can't wait to explore her life, character and how she has evolved since we last met her.... I'm looking forward to welcoming viewers back to Waterloo Road."

Ready to begin a new chapter for Donte, Adam Thomas shared his excitement at going "back to where it all started".

"Waterloo Road was a huge part of my life and career so to go back 15 years later is a dream come true," the former Emmerdale star said. "I can't wait to see some old faces and some new. I know this series is going to be the best one yet."

Unsurprisingly, Adam's on-screen wife Katie Griffiths is just as excited. "Chlo was my first professional acting role, and I feel so lucky to be part of the show again," she said. "I can't wait to see what stories unfold!"

Waterloo Road will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.

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The Waterloo Road revival has announced a host of new cast additions, with former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh among the names signing on.

The show was confirmed to be returning last year after being axed back in 2016, and will be bringing back some familiar faces to boot.

It's now been revealed that some fresh stars will be coming on board too as a new batch of staff, including Kym, who will play Nicky Walters ? a school canteen worker who is also a mother of two pupils.

Fellow Corrie stars Sonia Ibrahim and Rachel Leskovac have also been cast as Jamilah Omar, the school's social worker and Coral Walker, the head of English.

EastEnders star Jo Coffey will play Wendy Whitwell, headteacher Kim Campbell's PA, while Vincent Jerome (Wonder Woman 1984) and James Baxter (Still Open All Hours) have been cast as deputy heads Lindon King and Joe Casey, respectively.

Also on board is Shauna Shim (The Worst Witch) as music teacher Valerie Chambers, Neil Fitzmaurice (Peep Show) as history teacher Neil Guthrie, and Katherine Pearce (Rules of the Game) as early career teacher Amy Spratt.

Speaking on joining, Kym said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the fabulous cast of Waterloo Road, it's such a joy to get the opportunity to film in Manchester again and I can't wait to get going!"

It comes after it was confirmed that Angela Griffin, Adam Thomas and Katie Griffiths will all be returning to Waterloo Road as headteacher Kim, Donte and Chlo Charles.

Executive producer Cameron Roach said: "We're incredibly excited to announce our new cast, and we believe that alongside the return of Kim Campbell we're creating some new iconic characters for the next generation of Waterloo Road. We look forward to the audience joining them in the staff room."

Waterloo Road will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.

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Last year, it was announced that the BBC was bringing back Waterloo Road. It has now been confirmed the school drama will premiere on BBC One and iPlayer in January.

New pictures have also been released showing the cast in action ? and it appears we're in for a lively time.

As the school year begins, a peaceful protest turns into a riot, and "the events of the day will have huge ramifications for everyone involved".

In the images, we see students holding placards and headteacher Kim Campbell (played by Waterloo Road alumni Angela Griffin) with a megaphone.

A statement from the show reveals: "Across the term, Waterloo Road?s teachers and parents are going to have to learn on their feet as they try to navigate the ever changing social landscape - from teen homelessness to the cost of living, being LGBTQ+, racism, sexism, mental health and everything else facing young teens today.

"Amongst the chaos, the students, faculty and parents still make time for friendships, fun, and a few romances. The pupils have a lot to contend with this term, but they will learn to lean on one another to survive the year and try to stay out of detention as much as possible.

"Riots, scandals, fractured families and challenging kids ? for Headteacher Kim Campbell and her team, fire-fighting is a way of life. Who said education was easy?"

Former cast members Adam Thomas and Katie Griffiths, who played Donte and Chlo Charles, are also returning to the series alongside their daughter Izzy, who'll be played by Adam's niece Scarlett Thomas, and son Tommy, played by his real-life son Teddy.

New cast members include Coronation Street's Kym Marsh (who'll play canteen worker Nicky Walters), Rachel Leskovac (Coral Walker) and Sonia Ibrahim (Jamilah Omar), Emmerdale's James Baxter (Joe Casey) and EastEnders star Jo Coffey (Wendy Whitwell).

The drama first aired in 2006 and followed a troubled comprehensive school set in Rochdale. We look forward to seeing what the reboot brings.

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Waterloo Road has confirmed the return date for its newest series.

The school-based drama will be back on BBC One and iPlayer for its third revival series (13th overall series) on Tuesday, January 2, at 8pm.

It looks like all eight episodes of the upcoming run will be released for streaming on that date, as happened throughout 2023. While not confirmed yet, viewers wanting to watch the old-fashioned way will likely be able to do so weekly.

The synopsis for the first new episode states: "Kim rolls out a fresh initiative that causes fireworks for staff and pupils alike, and two worlds collide when Tonya forms an unlikely bond with new boy Schuey."

Digital Spy exclusively confirmed Schuey and four other characters (with pictures), so if you want to check that out, you can do so right here.

The second season ended with the death of student Danny Lewis, while Preston Walters suffered a cardiac arrest (not to mention his mum Nicky's ongoing money troubles), so there's plenty of drama for the upcoming episodes to explore.

Kim actress Angela Griffin recently spoke to Digital Spy and revealed that she'd love for her real-life husband Jason Milligan to return as loan shark Vinnie McCullen, as well as Denise Welch's Steph Haydock from the old series.

If these things don't happen in the upcoming batch of episodes, maybe they will in the already-greenlit fourth and fifth series.

Waterloo Road will return on January 2 on BBC One, with all of series 3 dropping on iPlayer on the same day.

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Waterloo Road has announced a return date, with another familiar face from the past coming back too.

The hit BBC school soap is due to return for its fifth revived season very soon, the broadcaster announcing that it will be back on screens on Tuesday, February 11 at 9pm ? with all episodes available from 6am that morning on BBC iPlayer.

The BBC has also revealed that Zeriozha Annika is back as Donte Charles's former flame Celine Stone, who previously appeared as a pupil in seasons 2 and 3 back in 2007 and 2008.

Now a happily married mum to Ashton (Hollyoaks' Cory McClane), her comeback will raise questions for Donte.

Also announced is Niamh Blackshaw ? best known for playing Juliet Nightingale on Hollyoaks ? as student Agnes Eccleston, described as a committed Christian who also harbours a rebellious streak.

Other new additions include The Bay's Lucy Chambers as Libby Gutherie's carefree and curious sister Cat and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl's Lauren Patel as teacher Jas Sharma, who is the daughter of Nisha Chandra.

A few first-look stills from the new season have also been released.

It comes after the show recently confirmed that Jason Merrells will be back as former headteacher Jack Rimmer after appearing in the original series. In the revival, he is a counsellor who has left education, though is back living in Manchester.

Lindsey Coulson also joins the cast as new head Dame Stella Drake, who takes over from Steve Savage (Jason Manford) after he was arrested for covering up his son's accidental killing of Boz Osbourne.

Waterloo Road returns on Tuesday, February 11 BBC One at 9pm and BBC iPlayer at 6am.