Waterloo Road

[DaVeyWaVey]

Denise Welsh has also announched on Loose Women that Eva Pope is to play the new headteacher.

That is fantastic news! Loved her role as wing governor, Frances Myers in Bad Girls so am looking forward to seeing her in this!

[JustJodi]

Denise Welch's character is just a tad bit too flighty for the position of a head teacher,, I wonder how badly she butchered the French she taught to the students Since I do not know much French nor can I hear it, so I presume some one can chime in and say shes or ....LOL

[Katy]

Was it the head or deputy i can't remember. I like Eva Pope though shes a great actress. Looks like a good series theres going to be 20 episdoes.

[Chloe O'brien]

Denise Welsh has also announched on Loose Women that Eva Pope is to play the new headteacher.

Does that mean that Jack won't be returning either.

[Footie_Chick]

As far as i know Jack is returning, but this could mean maybe he doesn't last the whole of the series.

There has been other spoilers on other forums saying that Eva Pope will be playing the headteachers assisitant and that Davina will be a training to be a teacher. But at the moment don't think this is confirmed.

[Jessie Wallace]

It's a new term at Waterloo Road and a new series of the school drama starring Jason Merrells as headteacher Jack Rimmer. Following the shocking murder of Izzie Redpath, Jack and the new deputy head, Eddie Lawson, are keen to promote their policy on inclusion: no matter the circumstances or abilities, all kids are welcome at Waterloo Road.

Although he won a bravery award for defending Izzie, Jack blames himself and is struggling. He's going through a private hell but the love of Davina Shackleton and a large supply of anti-depressants keep him afloat.

Meanwhile, Tom is also reeling after the death of Izzie and blames Jack. Now a single dad to Chlo and Mika, Izzie's daughters, Tom is plunged into another family crisis when he finds out Chlo and Donte have taken off to get married. He is faced with a race against time to get to the register office.

Steph Haydock is relishing her new position as head of pastoral care, but disaster looms as a new inclusion pupil, Karla Bentham, who has Asperger's syndrome, is placed in her less-than-capable hands. Utter chaos ensues when English teacher Grantly Budgen is on the receiving end of one of Karla's violent outbursts.

Young, newly qualified teacher Jasmine Koreshi arrives for her first day. She's dreading her first class and is desperate for advice from the other teachers. Bets are taken on how long she will last.

Dishy new drama teacher Matt Wilding arrives late for his first day but is an instant hit with the girls. He has a secret, however: a gorgeous boyfriend. Winging it, Matt promises Jack a school musical extravaganza – the only problem is he's got to write it.

Jack Rimmer is played by Jason Merrells, Eddie Lawson by Neil Morrissey, Davina Shackleton by Christine Tremarco, Tom by Jason Done, Chlo by Katie Griffiths, Mika by Lauren Drummond, Steph Haydock by Denise Welch, Karla Bentham by Jessica Baglow, Grantly Budgen by Philip Martin Brown, Jasmine Koreshi by Shabana Bakhsh and Matt Wilding by Chris Geere.

[JustJodi]

i am confused about one thing,, why did Tom keep the girls ?? they did have a daddy some where out there, and he was pretty much in the picture in some earlier episodes

[Jessie Wallace]

i am confused about one thing,, why did Tom keep the girls ?? they did have a daddy some where out there, and he was pretty much in the picture in some earlier episodes

Let's hope they clear that up for us in the episode, rather than glossing over that. But i would imagine it was the girls choice and they chose Tom. Only a weeks weeks and we'll find out tho

[Jessie Wallace]

A fight club is in full swing at the school, with Bolton Smilie and Paul Langley at the centre, as the drama continues. Jasmine suspects Paul is being abused and raises her concerns with Steph, who dismisses her because she is too involved with the musical and getting Matt's attention.

Jasmine shares her worries with Eddie and her suspicions are confirmed when he finds Paul following a beating. Eddie rounds up the usual suspects and gets the boys to confess. Paul, meanwhile, wants to toughen up so that he can stand up to his violent Uncle Dermott. He steals a knife and heads off home to confront him. Jack and Eddie decide to take the matter into their own hands and race after Paul to try to stop him.

Elsewhere, Tom is worried that Chlo's head is so full of being a wife that she's not going to pass her mock exams, and asks Steph to give her extra French tuition. Chlo isn't happy with the idea, but is delighted when Brett offers to help. It's soon clear there is more than French on the timetable when an unexpected chemistry develops between the pair.

Steph is in trouble when her lack of attention to Paul and Karla is exposed, and a furious Eddie makes his feelings known to Jack, who gives Steph an ultimatum: shape up or ship out.

Meanwhile, auditions for the musical are taking place and Aleesha and Danielle tell Karla she has a great voice and should audition.


Bolton Smilie is played by Tachia Newall, Paul Langley by Thomas Milner, Jasmine Koreshi by Shabana Bakhsh, Steph Haydock by Denise Welch, Matt Wilding by Chris Geere, Eddie Lawson by Neil Morrissey, Uncle Dermott by Jack Deam, Jack Rimmer by Jason Merrells, Tom by Jason Done, Chlo by Katie Griffiths, Brett by Tom Payne, Karla by Jessica Baglow, Aleesha by Lauren Thomas and Danielle by Lucy Dixon.

[Katy]

a chemistry between CHlo and Brett i doubt that will go down well with Mica. I am so looking forward to the new series.