Poor Sam next week is going to be heartbreaking. Good Luck to Holly in the future.
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Poor Sam next week is going to be heartbreaking. Good Luck to Holly in the future.
Margi Clarke has opened up about her one-off guest role in Waterloo Road, which sees her take on the part of a troublesome grandmother.
The former Coronation Street star appears in tonight's episode of the BBC One drama. Clarke is introduced as feisty Bette Mansfield, the gran of students Shona and Rhona.
Viewers will soon learn that Shona and Rhona are caught in the middle of a bitter custody battle between their mum and grandmother, who soon takes matters into her own hands with a stunt that could jeopardise Karen Fisher's community café launch.
"It's a lovely little storyline and the young girls I've been working with are superbly talented," Clarke told the Liverpool Echo. "What I loved about working on Waterloo Road was it reminded me of why I got into acting in the first place, my original dream.
"It was the biggest cast I've been with since Making Out and that was nearly 20 years ago. So often nowadays you go and do a job and there's a cameraman, a sound guy and that's it. This was a real ensemble with a massive cast and crew to match which was great."
She continued: "I really enjoyed working with the teenagers on set, too, because I could pass on things I've learned to them.
"I could have a gab with them between scenes and tell them things that are useful, technical things, which maybe the director doesn't have time to do because they have a hell of a lot to deal with just keeping everything moving."
Clarke played Jackie Dobbs on Coronation Street in 1998 and 1999 and she has since returned to the cobbles for a number of guest appearances.
Waterloo Road airs tonight at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Wednesday 22 June
7.30-8.30pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD
www.bbc.co.uk/waterlooroad
Karen starts to doubt Chris's judgement when he tries to help newcomer Scout, as the school drama continues. She's unwashed, hungry and sleeping in class, and when Chris finds out that she's working as a drug courier he steps in to rescue her from her feckless family. But he finds himself in trouble both with Karen and the police as he tries to do right by Scout.
The staff worry about redundancies as a warning notice is served on Waterloo Road, but Karen assures them she intends to appeal against it. With Eleanor Chaudry still spying on the school, Richard Whitman has plenty of inside knowledge that could help him close down the school.
And election fever grips Waterloo Road as a mock student election brings out everyone's true political colours. Vicki and Jess fight for election and realise the value of their friendship as they both come to terms with their situation.
Another brilliant episode tonight, in floods of tears right now but the right way to end Sam's life if that had to happen. Excellent actors, great talent in this show :)
Wednesday 29 June
7.30-8.30pm BBC ONE
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Pressure grows on Eleanor (Poppy Jhakra) It's decision day at Waterloo Road as the staff nervously await the Local Authority's decision on whether to close the school. Pressure grows on Eleanor as she realises the consequences of her actions and Karen discovers her duplicity.
Meanwhile, Chris stirs up some healthy competition between the staff and Year 10s as they pull on their wellies to help with a community garden project. But he's quickly sucked back in to dealing with Scout's dysfunctional life as her mum leaves her and brother Liam home alone.
Elsewhere, Vicki and Ronan are keen to make a fresh start as Vicki receives some heart-breaking news and Aiden finally realises he has to take responsibility for his actions.
Sat on the sofa bawling,, it was really really well done !!!!!! Poor lil Denzil holding his baby brother outside Sam's door,, omg,,, it tore me up,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
It really was a tear jerker. Brilliant acting from all concerned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
it was an excellent episode! the youngstersthey have acting in that show are really something at the moment!
I tried to stop my bottom lip trembling but failed but I don't care. Does anyone else think that Richard is just using Eleanor to get information and will drop her like a ton of bricks for being a snitch.
Yes, I agree with youQuote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
yes definitely! hes certainly a bad guy! i do love Nicolas Gleaves though, and i cant stand that eleanor
Eleanor is awful
Sam dying was so sad :(
Waterloo Road Ep 10/10
Wednesday 6 July
7.30-8.30pm
Scout (Katie McGlynn) runs awayThis series of the popular school drama comes to a close with the whole school geared up to face an independent inspection. But when the lead inspector discovers that Chris has allowed a pupil to spend the night at his house, it's Karen's job that's on the line. As the staff do their best to rally round, Jess issues Eleanor with an ultimatum: if she really wants to save Waterloo Road, she needs to take action.
With Scout and his brother Liam's mum still missing they face being taken into care. Scout takes matters into her own hands and decides to run away. But with the police, Chris and a drug dealer in pursuit, it's not going to be easy.
Meanwhile, as Vicki breaks the bad news to Aiden, he's determined to be there for Jess and her baby.
Has Scout got some gender issues??Quote:
Originally Posted by moonstorm
Hey Alan, things can get a bit confusing at that age lol.
I think Jess will get an abortion but Ronan will stand by Vicky and bring the baby up as his. How about nasty Richard as the new head when Karen Fisher leaves. :D
i loved Karens very different reactions to the pregnancy news! she had some great lines, my personal favourite was "Crying wontmake things better" and "well you did jump into bed with the local tom cat!"
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Amanda Burton has spoken about her upcoming exit from Waterloo Road, saying that she has "massively enjoyed" her time on the school drama.
Burton confirmed her exit from the BBC One series in April, with the actress having already filmed her final scenes.
The former Brookside actress told TV Times that it just felt right for her character Karen Fisher to leave the drama.
Burton said: "I massively enjoyed my time at Waterloo Road and Karen has been really good fun to play. There's a huge family attachment which is something I've really enjoyed, but I just loved the story of my 30 episodes, so I felt that it was a very good thing to leave it there."
Speaking about playing Karen in her final series, she added: "Yes, I've been able to lighten her up quite a lot and have much more fun with her. When we first met Karen she was having problems with her marriage, and her daughter, Bex, had been missing for two years.
"It was a very angst-filled time for her, but a lot of things have resolved themselves in her family now and she's been able to think about having some time for herself. Plus of course there's been the arrival of someone who catches her eye in Robson Green's character, Rob. She has been distracted at work, which is very unlike her."
On working with Green, Burton said: "It's been great fun and a lovely tonic to Karen's other storylines. Robson and I had lots of good scenes to play together and I'd wanted to work with him because I thought we'd be a good team. I hope that plays out on camera."
Burton revealed that Karen may struggle with difficult decisions in upcoming episodes. She said: "Karen has to really fight for her school and for her own standing, because it's a failing school and they don't feel that she's in control.
"She makes some unwise decisions, things spiral out of control and that's really where we leave Karen at the end."
Burton added: "The cast and crew on Waterloo Road are all really lovely and quite extraordinary. It's a tough show to do and it really is non-stop - people's energy and commitment is second to none up there."
i can't stand scout. her voice annoys me.
Paul Nicholls has reportedly been axed from BBC One drama Waterloo Road, after behaving "erratically" on set.
The actor, best known for his role as Joe Wicks in EastEnders, was cast as PE teacher Jez Diamond last month. However, Nicholls was let go just three days into filming, The Mirror reports.
The 32-year-old's contract was terminated after he was allegedly reprimanded for arriving on set late twice. According to the paper, Nicholls was badly affected following the death of his grandfather.
"Paul is a lovely guy but he is in a dark place at the moment," a source said. "We let him go because it wasn't working out, and hopefully some time off now will give Paul the opportunity to sort himself out."
Another show insider commented: "His behaviour on set was very odd. People felt uncomfortable around him. It was clear Paul was having some personal problems."
Nicholls, who spoke about his drink and drug battle in 2008, will be replaced by former The Bill star Alex Walkinshaw, who is thought to be reshooting scenes this week.
A BBC spokesperson added: "Paul Nicholls has left Waterloo Road. The show producers Shed Productions said the actor's decision was for personal reasons, following a recent family bereavement."
Nicholls appeared alongside Billie Piper in the final series of ITV2's Secret Diary of a Call Girl earlier this year.
:( Was looking forward to some eye candy :p
Well heck he was a good lookin so-so ..wonder if he will be able to go back ???
He has had an interesting career: http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/faces/paul_nicholls.shtml
About Scout and her voice,,,can't hear her so I have to read her facial expression and body language,, shes Ok ,,just different..
William Ash has admitted that he decided to quit Waterloo Road before he no longer enjoyed the role.
The actor will bow out of the BBC drama as deputy head teacher Chris Mead, when the seventh series comes to a conclusion next week. Speaking to TV Times, Ash revealed that Chris decides to pack in his career to protect students Scout and Liam, who have been abandoned by their mother.
"Chris is under pressure from all sides and feels completely under the cosh. He doesn't want to walk away and leave Scout and Liam to the authorities," he said. "But he also doesn't want to throw his career away. It's a real catch-22 situation for him.
"He chooses to go after Scout and Liam, as he's afraid something really bad could happen to them. He ends up having to choose between helping them or his career, and he sacrifices his career!"
Explaining his alter ego's reasoning, he added: "He has an epiphany and realises he can no longer be just a teacher. He's got to do something else where he can get more involved. Teaching isn't enough for him."
On leaving the drama, Ash commented: "I wanted a fresh challenge - and it turns out that fresh challenge is the dole queue! Only joking. I really enjoyed being on Waterloo Road, I've had a great time and made good friends. I wanted to leave while I was still really enjoying it. And I knew it was time to do something else."
The 34-year-old confirmed that he has filmed an episode of Shameless and is to spend the next few months in a play at the Globe theatre.
I first discovered William Ash in MAD ABOUT MAMBO,,any one else seen it,, ?? Since then I have always enjoyed his work...
I think I first saw him in one of thosed Sunday night dramas like Hearbeat & The Royal. Can't think of the name though.
Where the Heart isQuote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
Thanks Alan that's what it was. Didn't him and Jason Dore for Waterloo road play the same character.
Paul Nicholls was reportedly sacked from Waterloo Road after refusing a drugs test.
Last week, it was revealed that the former EastEnders actor had exited the BBC drama, just three days into his new role as PE teacher Jez Diamond.
It was claimed that Nicholls had behaved "erratically" on set, while also being reprimanded for arriving late twice in his three days of filming.
The 32-year-old's alleged behaviour is said to have to come following the death of his grandfather.
The Sun reports that bosses decided to let Nicholls go after he failed to agree to attend a drugs test at a Harley Street Clinic. "Paul refused the test," a source added.
Alex Walkinsaw - best known for his role as Smithy in ITV police drama The Bill - has replaced Nicholls, and is thought to have begun filming alongside ex-Holby City star Jaye Jacobs, who will portray Jez's wife Sian.
The current series of Waterloo Road concludes tomorrow at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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Originally Posted by Perdita
too bad he is not staying, cos we could use some more eye candy since Rob and Chris are leaving :-(
Predictable episode tonight, but I shall miss Waterloo Road and Mrs Fisher, but WR will be back again for another series soon, I hope :)
this is the series 7 part 1 awards - just pick you think should win
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Storyline
Best Episode
Best Newcomer
Best One off Character
Character you would like to see more off in the new Part of the Series
Rate the Series so far out of 10
They did indeed! One of the Snows. only just noticed this whilst flicking through the thread so thought i would reply!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
on a seperate note Jason Done said hi to me in the chippy last night and then i sat opposite him the pub! it was so hard not to call him Tom
No way Katy, really. Do you see him quiet a bit round Manchester.
yeh he lives in the same part as me, its outside of manchester but thats the nearest city, he has a dog as well so you often see him and his wife walking there dog in the park when we are walking ours. The other person that lives here that you see often as well, is the woman that played kevin websters wife that got run over by a truck in corrie. Shes got young children so you see her in the park often as well! Craig Cash is another! its clearly the place to come and live!
Best actor- Robson Green
Best Actress- Amanda Burton
Best Storyline- Scout's story
Best Episode-Episode 10
Best newcomer- Oliver Lee
Best one off character- Dominique Jackson ( Evie)
( Robson Green even though he left)
9.5
Come on we need an award for Best Baddie: Nicholas Gleaves
definitly nicolas gleaves! he was horrible,,,,but brilliant!
it has been revealed that Kyle Stack will be returning to the show in the second part of the series , it was thought Kyle was not going to be in it as George Sampson who plays him was fliming Street Dance 2 but Sampson confirmed on Twitter yesterday that he was going back to film Waterloo Road on September 5
From - http://www.soapsecrets-spoilers.com/...-thread?page=3
Airing part b of series 7 Waterloo Road in 3 weeks according to Chris Geere (Matt Wilding) twitter.
ACTRESS turned cake maker Jane Asher has joined BBC1’s gritty school drama Waterloo Road.
Asher, 65, will star as a no-nonsense inspector who investigates progress at the troubled comprehensive.
Bosses are delighted to have secured her for the eighth series, said to be one of the most dramatic yet.
A show insider said of the inspection scenes, to be shown in the autumn: “Her arrival couldn’t come at a worse time.
From - http://www.soapsecrets-spoilers.com/...-thread?page=3