She had a short break from the show to give birth to adorable baby daughter Coco in July 2017. In 2017, George bravely opened up about going under the knife for a hair transplant at the age of 23. you also learn that Nikki Boston is seeing Vix Spark, Sue's sister, and new PE teacher, Mr Reid has his eyes set firmly on Nikki. His big break nearly came in 2016 when he stunned the X Factor judges with his incredible voice. He finished fifth in Celebrity Big Brother 2011 and released a single, 'Dance With You' in 2012. Home / Series / Waterloo Road / Aired Order / Season 9 When available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. She has also appeared in Silent Witness and Coronation Street in 2019. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. She was forced to provide by stealing and dealing drugs, but proved herself to be an intelligent pupil and got a makeover. Meanwhile, Darren is in serious trouble when he is discovered with indecent images on his phone yet again. Find out when Waterloo Road is on TV, including Series 9-Episode 14. The character was played by Katie McGlynn, who of course is famous for playing Sinead Tinker in Corrie. Jason's character resigned as headteacher halfway through series 3. Meanwhile, with Maggie's support and Imogen's blessing, Connor is beaming from his job offer in London. While George is off enjoying a charity lunch, the immigration officers arrive for Lula, but Audrey and the students are prepared. When she got pregnant they ran away to get married in Gretna Green but she was arrested as they left the registry office. As students and staff split up to find their way to base camp, Hector uses the cover of the woods for his own agenda. She grew close to nerdy teacher Daniel Chalk and they had a brief fling, but Janeece wanted a change in life and left Waterloo Road for Ibiza with Cheryl. One of Waterloo Road's most iconic characters, gobby Janeece was always getting into trouble. Josh later took to Twitter to claim it was 12am by the time he sang, the audience had all gone home and it wasn't his first choice song. To prove she is not cut from the same cloth, Dynasty is forced to make a weighty decision that will change the Barrys' lives once and for all. The school itself, which eventually moved from Rochdale to Scotland, had a torrid time as it was blown up by a gas explosion and ripped apart by a digger. Find all 45 songs featured in Waterloo Road Soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. Set in a failing comprehensive school, Waterloo Road kicks off its series with a brilliant cast and poignant, tense, relatable and exciting storylines which make you laugh and cry. His father was a big time gangster played by Martin Kemp - and he grassed his own dad up to the police. But there was a twist when Lindsay confessed she actually murdered her abusive father to protect her mother and sister. He enlists Darren to hold a stake-out, but their meddling causes widespread panic, highlighting the dangers of prejudice and wannabe heroism.Elsewhere, Barry is back and this time he won't leave so easily. Soon a mass rooftop protest is under way, much to Simon's Horror. But after being lured into the world of drugs he was lured to his brutal fate, Tributes paid to nurse who "lit up every room" killed in crash, Gemma Adran died after being involved in a crash in Bangor on March 30. The series follows the lives of the staff and pupils of the eponymous school, a troubled Scottish comprehensive school. Sue Spark joins the school as a Science teacher, and Simon harbours a secret.[3]. He's also a writer and director and often takes on theatre roles. The English teacher became head of department and then deputy head teacher and was a constant source of support for the kids. However, Simon is also feeling extra pressure from his father-in-law, just as he is getting cold feet about marrying Sue. When a familiar face comes to her rescue, Carol wonders if romance – and the answer to her monetary problems – may lie a little closer to home. Originally set in a troubled comprehensive school in Rochdale, England, the location of the show was moved to the former Greenock Academy in Greenock, Scotland in 2012. Go Orange. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. It ended in tragedy as Tom was unintentionally flung off the roof and fell to his death. With in a year, most of the characters that moved to Scotland left. Barry, however, has a different idea up his sleeve as he starts taking bets against his sister winning. Donte started off as a bit of a bad boy but realised he had to change after his reckless behaviour caused the death f best friend Adam. Just at the last second Tom managed to pull him back from the edge but in a tragic twist of fate they switched places and he fell to his death. Josh made a bombshell arrival in series 5 as the son of Tom Clarkson, believing his dad had abandoned him at birth. Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star . On one hand, it's all going so fast, but on the other she was hoping for something a little bit smaller and… ring-shaped. However, pregnant Janice returned in series 6 as the school's secretary and named her baby Cheryl after the Girls Aloud singer. Actor Will went on to have roles in Casualty and Coronation Street as Ian in 2014. A sober Christine deals with the repercussions of her drink-driving offence. After leaving early in the third series, Merrells was followed by Eva Pope as Rachel Mason until series 5, Amanda Burton as Karen Fisher in series 6 and the first part of series 7, Alec Newman as Michael Byrne in series 7 and 8, Laurie Brettas Chri… Grantly Budgen was the grumpy Head of English who quickly became our favourite character. Otherwise they will be shown using the series' origin language. They broke up when he realised she had slept with teacher Chris Mead. Janeece discovers the harsh reality of being old when partying with her … Nikki tries to help Kacey, who is struggling to deal with Tom's death. She has also appeared as three separate characters in Casualty and most recently on Doctors this year. After the death of Izzie he looked after her daughters, Chlo and Mika, then was hit by the bombshell arrival of his son Josh. There's a buzz in the air as the day of Simon's Resilience Camp finally arrives. Janeece Bryant - Chelsee Healey Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson made a surprise turn to acting in 2011 - with his first role as nasty Kyle on Waterloo Road. Meanwhile, Barry takes Gabriella to a fancy restaurant to announce his plans for their future together, but his dreams are short-lived when Gabriella is less than receptive. The actors behind our fave characters (Denzil Kelly, Lorna Dickey, Kyle Stack, Janeece Bryant - the absolute top tier) joined journalist Lewis Nicholls for a chinwag on his YouTube channel; with a sensitive nod to the late Kay Purcell, who played Candice Smillie on the show. Today: Sarah … Actress Chelsee Healey was runner-up in the 2011 series of Strictly with Pasha Kovalev. Here is a look, via The Mirror, at what some of the Waterloo Road cast are doing now. Her return caused a lot of tension as her family demanded answers - with it being revealed she was abused in the porn idustry. Determined to get even, Gabriella unleashes her vindictive side, but it's Kevin who bears the brunt of her anger. When Dynasty embarrasses her in front of hunky Hector, Gabriella declares war and begins to sabotage Dynasty's friendships and schoolwork. It said Waterloo Road would not return after its 10th series. She was left heartbroken by the death of best pal Maxine and left Waterloo Road in series four. Some of the pupils look unrecognisable now as adults. She was jailed for murder then ran away after she was released from jail - and was never seen again. In real life, actress Holly Kenny went on to star in BBC pregnancy drama In the Club and Channel 4 period drama The Mill - both in 2014. This series also marks the departure of Grantly Budgen (Philip Martin Brown), the last of the original cast members. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. (Image: BBC/Shed Productions (WR) Ltd/Gr), Jonah Kirby (Lucien Laviscount) and Ronan Burley (Ben Ryan Davies), (Image: BBC/Shed Productions (WR) Ltd/Mark Mainz), Gavin & Stacey newcomer Laura Aikman lived her best life at the NTAs last night, Where are the past Strictly Come Dancing winners now? He then spent nine years playing Adam Barton in the Dales before leaving in 2018. The longest-serving character, Grantly appeared from the first episode until series nine when he developed kidney failure. This week, the students learn the importance of vigilance, or 'no guts, no glory' as George describes it. You can unsubscribe at any time. The series contains twenty hour-long episodes (including the 90-minute first episode), and will finish on the 20th May 2009. Ben left the soap when his character was sentenced to seven years in prison - with the actor heavily praised for his portrayal and raising awareness. Desperate to pay for Dynasty to go on the school trip, she takes a job in the school kitchen and soon starts to enjoy some 'added extras'. Despite her reputation as a bit of a gossip, Steph's big heart and caring nature saw her take in troubled student Maxine Barlow. He made it well through the competition, but missed out on judges' houses after a car crash performance that failed to impress. He also had a recurring role in Emmerdale as Ryan Harred in 2016. The troubled teen joined in series four alongside the rest of her wayward family, but she seemed to be the most compassionate. When her pleas for help fall on deaf ears, Lula turns to Audrey, who rallies the school to protect her. It was one of the saddest storylines in soap history and Katie won Best Serial Drama Performance at the NTAs in 2020. Lisa and Lenny Brown's grandfather turns up out of the blue and risks splitting them up. But what became of the ensemble cast? The day of Kacey's first big fight arrives and she is already dreaming of Commonwealth Games glory. Waterloo Road - Series 9: Episode 14. George is left holding the fort while Christine has a day off, skiving, but his opportunity to skive is soon thwarted by news that Lula's mother has been taken away by the Immigration Office. Nicola Adams as herself (Episode 9 only) Duncan Pow as Jim Ronsley/"Frankie McGregor" (Episode 9 only) Wendy Craig as Marjorie Windsor (Episode 14 only) Mark Benton as Daniel Chalk (Episode 16 only) Josh was diagnosed with schizophrenia after becoming addicted to cannabis, but returned to finish his exams. The move to Scotland was like a new show. Main characters Final cast. Waterloo Road: Alec Newman, Jason Done, Phillip Martin Brown, Chris Geere, Mark Benton, Jaye Jacobs, Alex Walkinshaw, Chelsee Healey Waterloo Road - Cast, Crew and Credits - TV.com Search And Audrey discovers Lisa and Lenny are trying to scam money out of her. One of Waterloo Road's most iconic characters, gobby Janeece was always getting into trouble. (8 episodes, 2007-2013) Matthew Evans. Ellie was horrified the next morning and reported Nick to the police, but they dropped the charges and he went on to rape Holly. Tom Clarkson was the lovable teacher we all wish we had. In the real world, actress Laura Drummond had made multiple appearances in Doctors and Holby City, eventually getting a regular role in the hospital series as Chantelle Lane. He married Chloe, who then cheated on him with her sister's boyfriend, but they got back together and had a baby. Kacey and Gabriella's feud escalates and turns nasty as Gabriella causes an accident that leaves Kacey's boxing dreams in tatters. Coronation Street, Gavin & Stacey and loads more high-profile shows took on former Waterloo Road pupils, There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don't miss any with our daily email. Before they can reconcile, Kevin suddenly collapses and is rushed to hospital, sending shockwaves rippling through the school. Waterloo Road (2006–2015) Series Cast & Crew. The man behind the character, Philip Martin Brown went on to star in big budget films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Darkest Hour. Many have gone on to have incredible careers, while others have not been as lucky. Janeece Bryant - Chelsee Healey Nikki's future at Waterloo Road is suddenly thrown into uncertainty. After her term at Waterloo Road ended Laura went on to star in Bluestone 42, Netflix's Lovesick and most recently she appeared on the 2019 Gavin & Stacey Christmas special as Smithy's girlfriend, Sonia. She is soon distracted by Barry's cagey behaviour and is shocked to uncover the truth behind his new job. Christine and Simon's relationship is strained further when the school's sponsored clean goes awry. With the bailiffs still on her back, Carol needs a second job. He supported her through a miscarriage but she started to physically abuse him so he broke off their relationship. As well as starring in Waterloo Road, Jason has played parts in Casualty and The Bill. Kevin's anxiety gets the better of him and he and Dynasty bicker over their very different ideas about the future. Ackley will suffer this too when it eventually loses key characters. Jason Done (Tom Clarkson) Jason Done (Image: Jon Baxter) English teacher Tom, who went on to become head of English and then deputy head, was popular with the students of Waterloo Road. She starts off well by being punched in the face and igniting a feud with her predecessor. Kacey is selected for the Commonwealth Games but Gabriella soon puts an end to her happiness. When blonde bombshell Gabriella Wark explodes on the scene, she immediately causes problems for staff and pupils. Since leaving Waterloo Road, Chelsee joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Goldie McQueen in 2016. [1] It consists of twenty episodes. To avoid this, … He was also Steve McDonald's therapist in two episodes of Coronation Street in 2015. She also competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2011, and finished as a runner-up. Series Four of Waterloo Road first aired on BBC One on Wednesday 7 January 2009 at 8pm (7:30pm on BBC One Scotland) with a 90-minute opening episode. Since then, Sarah has been attacked by evil Callum, discovered her daughter was the victim of a sex gang and given birth to baby Harry. Rhiannon sends saucy pictures of herself to Darren and they end up being sent to mobile phones around the school. Meanwhile, Nikki is shocked to discover someone has stolen Kacey's boxing fund, jeopardising her hopes of training in the USA – and when the identity of the thief comes to light, the news threatens to split the Barry family for good. Waterloo Road has always been a favourite of mine, due to the issues, complexities and experiences it presents about growing up. Since leaving he's appeared in Hidden, Canaries, Agatha Raisin amongst others and in 2017 and 2019 he and son Jaco made documentaries about Jaco's journey through autism. After eight series, Tom meta devastating end when he tried to stop Kyle from taking his own life by jumping off the school roof. (8 episodes, 2009 … Vanessa Hehir as Sue Lowsley; Science teacher (20 episodes), Mark Beswick as Darren Hughes (20 episodes), Rebecca Craven as Rhiannon Salt (20 episodes), Kirstie Steele as Imogen Stewart (20 episodes), Kane Tomlinson-Weaver as Harley Taylor (20 episodes), Caitlin Gillespie as Lisa Brown (19 episodes), Je'Taime Morgan Hanley as Shaznay Montrose (19 episodes), Marlene Madenge as Lula Tsibi (17 episodes), Christopher Chung as Archie Wong (12 episodes), Brogan Ellis as Kacey Barry (12 episodes), Kristin Atherton as Vix Spark; Sue's sister and Nikki's fiancée (10 episodes), Sarah Niles as Cecile Tsibi; Lula's mother (2 episodes), Tomasz Aleksander as Josef Kowalski; Shopkeeper (1 episode), Naveed Choudhry as Tariq Siddiqui; Ex-pupil (1 episode), Nicola Jo Cully as Avril Mack; Stevie's mother (1 episode), Charles De'Ath as Vincent Wark; Gabriella's father (1 episode), Grant Gillen as Stevie Mack; Pupil (1 episode), John Kazek as Mr. Kowalski; Shop owner (1 episode), Jenny Ryan as Sally Stewart; Governor and Imogen's mother (1 episode), James Young as Larry Brown; Lenny and Lisa's older brother (1 episode), This page was last edited on 25 February 2021, at 16:57. Worried Lindsay was hiding a big secret, that her dad has been killed by her mum. Can you name the Waterloo Road characters by their pictures shown? Regé-Jean joined the cast of Waterloo Road in its tenth and final series, which ran … Audrey is concerned when former Havelock High pupils Lenny and Lisa Brown enroll at Waterloo Road, and when Christine dismisses her worries she attempts to take matters into her own hands. Simon called time on the audition, telling Will: "That was self-indulgent crap. From 2010 until 2014 he played business man Declan Macey in Emmerdale. And it was such a boring song. The final ensemble, present during the final episode of Waterloo Road, first broadcast on 9 March 2015, was headlined by Melanie Hill, rounding out her fourth year as Maggie Bugden.Other cast members included Laurie Brett, as English teacher, Christine Mulgrew, and Neil Pearson as dynamic headmaster Vaughan Fitzgerald. Home-schooled lad Jonah let loose when he attended Waterloo Road and got into a relationship with Jess Fisher. The actress appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 before returning to Corrie in early 2015. The sisters were main characters in the first few series. Lindsay arrived with a bang when Waterloo Road merged with John Foster Private School - leading the violent clashes between the rivals. A new drama is being planned for the same slot. She has appeared in the West End and currently plays the lead role of Queen Victoria in ITV series Victoria. Jonah's love life took a dark twist when he started an affair with Spanish teacher Francesca Montoya. Unaccustomed to being rejected by women, Hector seizes the chance for some time alone with Nikki and pulls out all the stops to impress her – despite her recent engagement to Vix. ", After Will walked off the stage, Nicole said: "How can anyone sing along to that? With her sights firmly set on hot new PE teacher Hector, this is one girl who won't blend into the school furniture. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. But earlier this year her was back on telly with his brothers for Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai.