Waterloo Road

[DaVeyWaVey]

What a fantastic episode tonight - Jack leaving was extremely sad, he was one of my favourite characters so it was upsetting to see him go. His scene with Davina at the end was a really poignant scene and it just goes to show that a character doesn't need a dramatic exit for their departure to be special.

I'm looking forward to Eva Pope being the new headteacher next week (loved her as Frances Myers in Bad Girls) and it's good that Chlo will be in it again next week, as her storyline will be continuing.

[Katy]

I think it will be weird without Jack. I loved him as the head. I was nearly in tears when the kids barricaded the governors into the carpark. It was a really good episode. I knew Mika would change her mind in the end and couldnt stay hating Chlo. Loved the scene as well with Mika and Jack that was really touching. s

[kirsty24]

Episode 6
It's a day of turmoil at Waterloo Road, as the school drama continues. Chlo is still missing, and Jack undergoes a major grilling as part of an investigation into the school's budget.

Jack and Waterloo Road are in the media spotlight yet again as he speaks to reporters about Chlo's disappearance. Mika is still angry, but Donte, nursing a broken heart, steals Lewis Seddon's moped and goes to look for Chlo.

Jack is desperate to win Davina back. Although she defends him in the staff room and clearly loves him, the pain is too much and she just can't understand why Jack slept with a desperate, middle-aged woman when he had her.

Jack's day gets worse when Eddie discovers Jack's use for the Excellence In Cities' money. Ria Cheetham forces Jack to confess that he's manipulated the budget. She can't overlook this, and calls an emergency school-governors' meeting.

Despite Jack's impassioned speech, the meeting does not go well. However, Eddie vigorously backs Jack, and says he's proud to be his deputy. With the support of the pupils and staff – even Tom has softened towards him – can Jack talk his way out of the situation?

Grantly Budgen, meanwhile, has problems of his own. He is sinking deeper into debt and his wife, Fleur, has no idea about the mess they are in.

Brett tells Matt he can no longer be part of the musical. His personal life is in such a mess he can't concentrate, leaving the future of the musical hanging in the balance.

[kirsty24]

Episode 7
Waterloo Road is reeling after the departure of Jack, apart from Eddie, who thinks he’s the new acting Head. However, he’s dealt a bitter blow in the shape of Rachel Mason, the newly appointed Head Teacher. It doesn’t take long for them to be at loggerheads, the tension growing as she introduces her plans for a ‘Business Enterprise College’.

In a desperate bid to pay off his gambling debts Grantly Budgen is gambling online using school computers. Rachel finds out, and warns him he’s on his way out unless he changes his ways, and she immediately gets the measure of Steph, she’ll have her performance closely monitored from now on.

Tom and Mika are still looking for Chlo, who is sharing a flat with Lucy and her boyfriend Shaun. Shaun suggests how Chlo can contribute to the rent, they expect her to steal. Things go badly when she’s caught.

Mika is struggling, feeling increasingly isolated, she drowns her sorrows.

Eddie is beginning to think Rachel may be on to something when he sees the kids acting as entrepreneurs. Brett is on to win but he’s thrown by a drunk Mika. Rachel tries to intervene but ends up covered in Mika’s vodka lunch. Rachel may have seen more of the vulnerable side of life than she’s letting on, as she comforts Mika with some wise and reassuring words.

Meanwhile, Chlo finds out the horror of how Shaun and Lucy expect her to pay the rent following the failed shoplifting, she’s to turn tricks. In a client’s house Chlo manages to call Tom, who with the police in tow, makes a mad dash over to save her

[kirsty24]

Episode 8
At Waterloo Road, the most difficult boys and some of the staff are going on an adventure trip, as the school drama continues. Rachel thinks the worst, and Tom is reluctant as he's only just got his family back, but he joins Eddie, Davina and Grantly. When Grantly insults Bolton Smillie's mum, the trip provides Bolton with an opportunity to wreak revenge.

Meanwhile, Sally Froggatt gets ready for school with her little brother, Ben. Sally's mother, Denise, is in Spain. Unable to contact Ben's babysitter, Sally leaves for school. She decides to head home later, though, when she still can't reach the babysitter. When Sally is caught leaving school premises, Rachel sends her to the cooler. However, home alone, Ben has managed to find his way out of the house and into an abandoned freezer.

Tensions are high between Mika, Chlo, Brett and Donte, and Rachel tries to clear the air. Mika says she never wants to see Brett again, so he requests a transfer to another school.

Eddie is happy as the boys are getting into the competitive spirit on the adventure trip. Bolton is determined to bring the trip to an early end, and when he comes across Grantly sleeping, he goes for it but manages to tumble over a crag instead. Bravely, Eddie climbs down to rescue him, putting himself in real danger.

Rachel's caught up helping Sally with her little brother when she hears the trip has been cancelled. Back at base, Eddie is disappointed but over a drink Rachel sympathises, and tells him she wanted the trip to work as well.

[kirsty24]

Episode 9
Karla and Janeece are in the playing fields for an archaeological dig, as the school drama continues. Grantly is preoccupied with the racing papers until some human bones are uncovered. He rushes to get head teacher Rachel and deputy head Eddie when he realises the bones are those of a baby. Eddie becomes distressed, and, out of sight, he pulls a photograph of a baby from his wallet.

The police arrive and soon discover that the mother of the baby may be a pupil. Steph takes charge of the situation, but is stunned when the mother comes forward. Eddie can't take any more, and, when challenged, reveals he has a son his ex won't let him see. Rachel takes over.

Asperger's pupil Karla, meanwhile, is confused that her dig has been interrupted. Aleesha and Danielle wind her up, and push her into getting a petition together. Davina finds out and Eddie goes ballistic.

Brett is later left reeling when Mika tells him she may be pregnant. When Donte struggles with his homework, Celine offers to help and they become close – but Donte is still carrying a torch for Chlo.

Davina and Tom seem to be getting closer, too, and Tom asks her to come for a curry with him and the girls. She refuses, but immediately regrets her decision.

Elsewhere, there's a spark between Rachel and Eddie as they become flirtatious with each other over a drink. But Rachel pushes him too far when she suggests he make contact with his ex, and he leaves – ripping up Alison's number. Rachel, however, picks up the piece of paper and decides to make a call...

[kirsty24]

Episode 10
Head teacher Rachel and Eddie prepare to present their initiative for Waterloo Road, the Rochdale Business and Enterprise College, as the school drama continues. The presentation is wrecked, however, when Alison, Eddie's ex, turns up and dumps his son, Michael, on him. Eddie's happy, but Rachel is left struggling with the presentation on her own.

Rachel decides to salvage the situation by bringing the first performance of the school musical, Park Side Story, forward. Matt, Steph and the pupils, however, are totally surprised and, to top it all, Rachel wants a full house.

Grantly, meanwhile, still owes Tom but can't get any money out of the cash point to pay him back. Tom follows him home but is horrified at what he finds – Grantly's bedridden wife, Fleur, is unaware of the mess he's got himself into

Smarting from being replaced in the lead role, Aleesha plots revenge and sabotages the show as the matinée begins – which sends Matt over the edge.

Elsewhere, Fleur shocks Grantly by arriving at the school – she's prepared to listen and help him out of a financial hole. Their devotion rubs off on Tom and Davina, who finally admit their feelings with a sneaky kiss.

Everyone seems to be loved up apart from Chlo and Mika. Donte still wants a reunion, but Chlo returns her wedding ring. Brett, meanwhile, is encouraged when he and Mika get on well together on stage, but she makes it clear she was only acting.

At the show, Rachel shudders when she spots a familiar face – could her past be coming back to haunt her?
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[Chris_2k11]

Tonights was probably the best episode so far this series for me. Eva Pope is brilliant, i like her character already - firm but fair. I like the way shes not just totally work minded and has got a heart aswell as seen with Mika. The whole Clo thing was so intense, i think it proved that getting away from home isnt all its cracked up to be. Great ep anyway.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Last week's episode when Jack left is my favourite episode of the series so far, though tonight's was brilliant also. Eva Pope really plays the part of the new headteacher really well - I instantly liked her character and I really like the attitude that she has - kinda similar to her character, Frances Myers in Bad Girls! That's what it reminded me of, but I think Rachel is a bit more of a firm character.

The Chlo stuff was really good as well and I found the two girls interviewing Steph for the school newspaper rather amusing. (reminds me of the school page that I do, except I can't do scandals! )

[JustJodi]

Whoa what an excellent episode,, it was good seeing Grantly not so cocky after he got a dressing down.. and checking with a union offical ( his offense was an immediate DISMISSAL) Steph is going to go down in flames if she isn't careful, her JOKING around is going get her sacked,,I dunno but did any of you notice some raw sexual tension between the new head mistress and Eddie ??
The part with Chlo and those awful people was great, and Chlo was so lucky she has Tom to love her ,, the part where chlo and mika hug had me in tears and goose bumps a mile high,,
This was one series is one of my favorites so far,, I thank who ever it was who encouraged me to watch it!!!!