Waterloo Road Series 8 (***with spoiler*******)

[N.Fan]

Lets just hope he's as good at playing a headmaster as he was playing a cop.

[N.Fan]

It was a bit sad that Janine's wedding didn't go as planned,thought there was something dodgy about that guy she was going to marry, hope he dosen't get away with what he's done.

[Perdita]

It was a bit sad that Janine's wedding didn't go as planned,thought there was something dodgy about that guy she was going to marry, hope he dosen't get away with what he's done.

you mean Janeece, not Janine, I think?

[N.Fan]

you mean Janeece, not Janine, I think?

Oops,yes I did mean Janeece.

[N.Fan]

Roxanne Pallet looked totally convincing playing a 17 year old,I didn't think she would especially when she's 28 in real life.

[Perdita]

Roxanne Pallet looked totally convincing playing a 17 year old,I didn't think she would especially when she's 28 in real life.

Yes, I agree

[alan45]

Roxanne Pallet looked totally convincing playing a 17 year old,I didn't think she would especially when she's 28 in real life.

Yes, I agree

So do I. She played her part well

[alan45]

Waterloo Road's Katie McGlynn has teased her character's secret wedding to Danilo in tomorrow's episode of the BBC school drama.

Speaking to What's on TV, the actress revealed that Scout is heartbroken after she realises her mum is financially benefiting from a credit card scam.

McGlynn explained: "Scout thinks she's in love with Danilo and wants to marry him, but he's only using her for a visa!

"Scout's mum is encouraging her to marry Danilo, and Scout thinks it's because her mum wants to help him stay in the country.

"She thinks her mum's encouraging her because she loves her, but it's just not the case - she's actually trying to make money out of her."

The star added: "It is really sad. Scout actually thinks her life is going pretty well, her mum seems to care for her and she believes she's in love with Danilo. In the end Scout's whole world comes crashing down.

"In the end Scout realises what her mum is like and gets some justice. It's a real turning point for her. She's growing up, which is good!"

Praising Waterloo Road's scriptwriters, McGlynn added: "I sometimes get taken aback when I look at the scripts; they're often quite emotional."

[Perdita]

S07E30: Michael announces important news
Airs Wednesday, Apr 25 2012 at 20:00 BST on BBC One

Michael arrives for the last day at Waterloo Road and discovers Alan Dixon in his office. He is at the school to speak to the staff about alternative employment options. Michael asks Alan to let him be the one to tell the staff about the closure, but Alan has already sent out letters.

In the staff room, the teachers are shocked about the closure. Michael tells them about the school he is setting up with Lorraine and he wants them to speak to her about going too. Tom is concerned for the kids more than anything.

At assembly, Michael tells the students about the closure before giving a motivational speech about how they represent the spirit of the school and they need to take that with them. When Michael realises that not all of the students will get a place in a local school, he makes a decision that will change some of their lives forever.

Meanwhile, Josh returns to school for the final day and can't believe how his best friend Finn was dragged into the gangs so easily. At the same time, Tariq receives a crossbow in the post, ordered by Kyle to get payback on Finn. They will smuggle it into the school and use it at the prom later.

Elsewhere, Finn and Trudi get back together, Janeece receives a surprising gift, and Grantly and Maggie's relationship progresses.

[Perdita]

Waterloo Road star Alec Newman has expressed excitement over the show's new era in Scotland.

Fans of the BBC One drama will next week see the final episode set in Rochdale. Cast and crew are already filming series eight at the programme's new base in Greenock, Inverclyde.

As announced last year, an upcoming storyline will see Newman's character Michael Byrne set up a new school in Scotland, which will also use the Waterloo Road name. Michael will be joined by existing pupils, who become boarders at the new Waterloo Road, as well as some of his staff.

Newman told TV Choice: "There's a lot more space here, but there was a certain charm to that Rochdale building, which was falling to bits.

"It's a fresh start, and it feels like it has gone back to what Waterloo Road does best - strong social issues and strong storylines about the pupils."

Defending the plausibility of the school's relocation, the actor said: "I've visited an independent school with a boarding facility. I sat down with the head and asked, 'Is this feasible?' And he replied, 'Everything there is possible'. It's not likely, but there are precedents for schools being relocated elsewhere."

Waterloo Road's final Rochdale episode airs next Wednesday (April 25). Series eight will launch on BBC One later this year.