At the same time, Alan Dixon is at Waterloo Road to conduct a review for the Local Education Authority, but things aren't looking good for the school when he sees what state Shelby and Madi are in Shelby is his daughter. Aiden's dad told him not to get into a relationship but Aiden couldn't resist Jess or her best mate Vicki. Jess had been dating Aiden for a while until she found out that Aiden had been seeing Vicki behind her back. Grantly is dismayed at Fleur's deteriorating health and, after some advice from Maggie, decides to take action. Chris found out that Jess had told Vicki and he was furious. Aiden's dad told him not to get into a relationship but Aiden couldn't resist Jess or her best friend Vicki. There are exceptions to this, such as the brilliantly-done story of a boy who . Meanwhile, Scout is over the moon when Mia, a mid-twenties MS sufferer, offers her the position as a live-in carer, but Em's recklessness threatens to jeopardise everything. It's the day of the school fun run and Jez's star athlete Mercedes has been training hard to impress him. Arvin dated Hailey Dunphy, played by Sarah Hyland. Helen Hopewell - Resigned in 5.8 Luke Pendle - Unexplained. 41. Deputy Headteacher Science Teacher Jonah Kirby is the son of Marcus Kirby and the brother of Ruth Kirby. Unlike Katie McGlynn, Waterloo Road wasn't the stepping stone to flagship soaps for Tina O'Brien, who was already a familiar face thanks to her role as Sarah in Coronation Street. But when Evie's story unravels and the truth is revealed, the school is forced to deal with the fallout. 43. They were released with a "12" British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) certificate (meaning it is unsuitable for viewing by those under the age of 12 years). Chris starts thinking that something could come of their relationship until he sees Mia is a pupil at Waterloo Road. But what happened to the original cast of the hit school-based drama? Adam has two famous brothers, Ryan Thomas and Scott Thomas. Soon after that, Jess found out that she was pregnant and it was Aidens as well. Katie McGlynn joined Waterloo road as Jodie Allen, better known as Scout, who lived in a squalid flat with her mum and brother in hit TV drama Waterloo Road. Alive it is not going to be easy. What happens to Harry Fisher Waterloo Road? Katie is set to be making headlines again, having become one of the latest Strictly Come Dancing contestants. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. For more Chris/Jess go to arguingvitality(dot)livejournal(dot)com(forward slash)88615(dot)html cos not all the fics are on fanfiction. He's even had a stint on reality TV, finishing fifth in Celebrity Big Brother 2011. Later, Rachel and Chris flirt outrageosly, with him admitting he fancies her. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Tom Payne played snobby Brett, the son of posh millionaire Roger, who wanted to turn Waterloo Road into an academy. Police said the driver left their vehicle idling while making a delivery . Jess is full of contradictions; on the one hand involving herself in an adult relationship with a man who doesnt know shes a schoolgirl and on the other playing games to be popular and lying to her parents to keep their approval. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This is due to her friendship with former John Foster's pupils. Jez, meanwhile, is trying to move past his suspicions but he steals Sian's car keys to check her GPS, only to discover that she has lied about her whereabouts and had really been at a hotel. He confronts Sian, who breaks down with guilt and confesses to the affair. Christine had a struggle with alcohol addiction and even found herself sneaking alcohol into school. Since Waterloo Road, actor Jason Done has appeared in several notable TV shows, including Casualty, Vera and Netflix original The Innocents. However his music career failed to take off and in 2014 he returned back to acting, playing the lead role of Ennis Ross in Supernatural: Bloodlines - a spin-off to the US show Supernatural. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Rachel was a little shocked and said that she didn't think it would be a good idea, but she obviosly dumps her scruples because they are then seen leaving together! It is not long before she is upsetting her classmates and causing problems for Karen. second boom operator (60 episodes, 2009-2011) Ben Brazier . When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees. Tariq, meanwhile, has been tasked with recruiting prefects, but Michael changes tack after seeing Tariq's ju-jitsu moves on Jez, instructing him to lead self-defence classes instead. Chris soon made it clear that their relationship wouldn't continue and that it was just a one night stand, but this didn't stop Jess on liking Chris. 7.9 (17) Rate. 23 Sep 2021. She also competed on Dancing on Ice in 2011, has appeared on Benidorm, Casualty and EastEnders and is currently in Hollyoaks. He was in the show from the very first episode until season 9, when his character died. Status Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One.The show was filmed and set in the English town of Rochdale from series one until the end of series seven, and the Scottish town of Greenock from the beginning of series eight until the end of its original run. Millie Katana as Shona Mansfield (29 episodes), Darcy Isa as Lauren Andrews (28 episodes), Hope Katana as Rhona Mansfield (28 episodes), Kaya Moore as Phoenix Taylor (20 episodes), Aryana Ramkhalawon as Trudi Siddiqui (20 episodes), Naveed Choudhry as Tariq Siddiqui (19 episodes), Kane Tomlinson-Weaver as Harley Taylor (18 episodes), Shifaa Arfann as Naseem Siddiqui (9 episodes), Robert Haythorne as Wayne Johnson; Michael's attacker (6 episodes), Stefan Gumbs as Eugene Garvey; Gang leader (5 episodes), Kirstie Armstrong as Ali Redback; Pupil (1 episode), Kaine Barr as Mason Price; Pupil (1 episode), Mish Boyko as Danilo Babicz; Pupil (1 episode), Kaya Brady as Mia Willington; Woman who hires Scout as a live-in carer (1 episode), Kriss Dosanjh as Mr. Siddiqui; Tariq, Trudi and Naseem's father (1 episode), Keicha Greenidge as Mercedes Garvey; Pupil and Eugene's sister (1 episode), Greg Kolpakchi as Yevhen Babicz; Danilo's brother (1 episode), Kelly Price as Sarah Diamond; Jez's ex-wife and Madi and Zack's mother (1 episode), Samantha Power as Sarah Pearson; Ali's mother (1 episode), Meriel Scholfield as Eileen Jackson; Freddie's mother (1 episode), Joseph Slack as Stuart Foley; Pupil (1 episode), Niek Versteeg as Freddie Jackson; Pupil (1 episode), This page was last edited on 8 January 2023, at 16:47. School-based drama. Elsewhere, Emily tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road. Chris' actual final on-screen words are him singing along to 'Hi Ho Silver Lining' by Jeff Beck with the rest of the staff at the pub). Tom left Waterloo Road in 2009 to play legendary footballer George Best in BBC Two film Best: His Mother's Son. Jill Halfpenny, 47 Izzie Redpath. It was going to be a very long year at Waterloo road, she thought, still looking at Chris, as he had yet to break eye contact with her. Vicki MacDonald appeared from series five until the middle of series seven. When Amy discovers she has a stalker she feels like a celebrity but the novelty soon wears off as things get personal and she decides to take her own revenge. Just like fellow Waterloo Road star Will Rush, Lucien decided to try his hand at a music career - releasing a single 'Dance With You' in 2012. [citation needed], "Weekly top 30 programmes on TV sets (July 1998 Sept 2018)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Waterloo_Road_(series_7)&oldid=1132384854. Ruby talks to John about their parenting options after learning about her infertility, and a jealous Jess sabotages Chris's friendship with the head teacher by publishing a . Following Michael's hit-and-run, Jez is the prime suspect. Chris Geere played enthusiastic music and drama teacher Matt Wilding, who bravely came out as gay to the school and had a baby with his friend. Jessica "Jess" Fisher is Karen Fisher'smiddle child and youngest daughter. unwittingly stumbling upon Jess's and Chris's secret in the process. His worries soon escalate when Eugene and the MSB invade the school to teach Finn a lesson, while Tariq receives a crossbow in the post to which he discovers Kyle has ordered as part of his own revenge against plot. Jason played Tom Clarkson from season one until season eight. His sister Jess Fisher also joined with him alongside his dad, Charlie Fisher.Wiki Targeted (Entertainment). These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Waterloo Road - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,079 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 6 . The BBC said the new series of the award-winning Waterloo Road will be set and made in Greater Manchester. When Karen discovered Vickis story she moved her into the family home which gave Vicki the chance to experience some of the family life shed missed so desperately. Ladies man Bolton spent most of his time at Waterloo Road in the cooler and after staying on an extra two years in Sixth Form finally left to become a soldier in the army. "We are thrilled to be returning to this brilliant format - its thrills and spills, unmissable characters and high drama - at a time when audiences across Britain need it most - and to be collaborating with the brilliant Cameron Roach and Wall To Wall on its return.". . Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Siobhan Mailey was played by Phoebe Dynevor, daughter of Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor. In 2014, she toured the UK in a production of J.B. Priestleys classic play Dangerous Corner. Jesss next relationship was with Jonah Kirby, Jess hadnt told Jonah about her and Chris because she didnt want to lose Jonah. Lauren Drummond, 35 Mika Grainger. As the school prom gets underway, it's a race against time to stop Kyle. KentLive takes a trip down memory lane as the hit series is set to be revived. Ceallach Spellman is best known for hosting CBBC show Friday Download and subsequently presenting his own show on BBC Radio 1. Head of French Steph Haydock was best known for being a flirt and a terrible teacher. S5, Ep11. This term Vicki throws all her energy into her schoolwork and Ronan finds himself, once again unhappy with where their relationship is heading. Chris starts thinking that something could come of their relationship until he sees Mia is a pupil at Waterloo Road. Trudi gets a raw deal from Finn when it accidentally comes out that her dad has marriage plans for her with a family friend. The seventh series achieved an average of 5.30 million viewers in the ratings. It consists of thirty episodes, shown in three blocks of ten episodes each. When Vicki spilled Jess's secret to Mr Mead (her promiscuity) this left Jess upset and mortified, Mr Mead later told Karen, he didn't give her too much information but enough to worry her. Matt has organised a special orchestra project and is irked when Michael insists that Tariq is included. Jess dated Finn she soon realised that Finn had been bullying her little brother Harry. Who was Jess Fisher's boyfriend in Waterloo Road? Scout takes matters into her own hands and decides to run away. Jess previously felt that she . In 2017 he opened up about going under the knife for a hair transplant at the age of 23. Vicki doesn't approve of Jess's promiscuity, and isn't afraid to say so, but she is still Jess's best mate even though she doesn't approve of . Grantly allows Bianka Vale to go out with her estranged father Gary on her birthday,unaware that Gary is the subject of a restraining order from seeing his children. Back at the nursing home, Grantly and Fleur share a tender moment before she slips away. Vicki had a tough home life and was devastated when her dad died. Meanwhile, Jez's unexpected arrival during the staff briefing scuppers any hope that the prize-giving will be the focus of the day. Jess experiences in the last series demonstrated that although shed been playing at being a woman, she still has an awful lot of growing up to do. Jessica "Jess" Fisher is Karen Fisher's middle child and youngest daughter. Jess was so upset and she ended her relationship with Aiden, Ronan told Jess that Vicki was pregnant and it was Aidens. Vicki cares about her friends, is incredibly loyal, and above all is a survivor. Actress Holly Kenny played Sambuca Kelly in Waterloo Road from series four. Linzey is now a mother and engaged to ex professional footballer for South China, Adam Chi Keung Tse. But when Karen finds out that Chris inadvertently slept with her youngest daughter Jess before the start of term will their professional partnership survive? Chalky has more luck in love when Linda, jealous of Michael and Sian, agrees to go on a date with him. The sarcastic teacher frequently fell asleep in class and would often insult the kids. Izzi Charles 7 episodes, 2023. Aperu: In response to the boys' poor exam grades, Karen and Chris introduce a new single sex teaching initiative, much to the disdain of staff and pupils. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Chriss whole career is at stake. It is thought that Vicki is a former John Foster's pupil who joined Waterloo Road after the merger. Neil also owns a chain of pubs in Staffordshire on top of his acting career. Linzey Cocker, 35 Jess Fisher. Outside of acting, Phoebe is also an ambassador for ActionAid UK, an organisation that raises awareness for women and girls living in poverty around the world. Brett Aspinall appeared in Waterloo Road in series two and three. Jez and Sian plan a dinner party for the staff, but are shocked when Jez's estranged children arrive. xx. After Waterloo Road came to end, Max landed a role on EastEnders playing Phil Mitchells son Ben. Holly Kenny, 26, went on to star in BBC pregnancy drama In the Club and Channel 4 period drama The Mill in 2014, but has not made any TV appearances since. KentLive takes a trip down memory lane to see what the TV stars who graced our screens on Waterloo Road for so many years are up to now. Last year Adam admitted that he and his twin brother Scott have a drinking problem and he vowed to get sober like his brother who was celebrating six months of sobriety at the time. And fans were devastated when Tom fell off the roof trying to help troubled pupil Kyle Stack. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The seventh series of the British television drama series Waterloo Road began broadcasting on 4 May 2011, and ended on 25 April 2012 on BBC One. The show spawned a web-based spin-off called Waterloo Road Reunited. Waterloo Road became known for its incredibly high turnover of characters, with a staggering 48 main characters, including six headteachers tearing their hair out, during its run from 2006 to 2015. With the success of Series 2, an extended 20-part third series was commissioned and began airing . Jess previously bedded Chris a man ten years her senior and led on Finn who was younger than her, but this series sees Jess finally fall into a relationship with a boy her own age, but its not gonna be plain sailing - Aiden Scotcher has a wondering eye and although mad about Jess, he also has a thing for her best friend Vicki. After a few drinks, things lead onto more. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. At the time of her departure from the series, Jess was 18 years old, yet the actress, Linzey Cocker who played her was 24 in real life. Biographical information Chris begins to fight everything he feels for Mia. But when Eleanor reveals who the stalker is, her handling of the situation gives Karen grounds for concern and an irate parent in her office. Actor Lucien has had a sparkling career since his days in Waterloo Road, going on to star in Shameless, Skins and the TV version of British gangster film Snatch with Rupert Grint. Is Beppe di Marco returning to EastEnders? Sambuca is keen to find the father she's never known before she dies, and secretly enlists the help of Lauren and Finn travels to Blackpool. The longest-serving character, Grantly appeared from the first episode until series 9 when he developed kidney failure and sadly died in his chair during an assembly. Despite his bombshell arrival, he went on to build a strong relationship with his dad. He is the deputy Headteacher, and is played by William Ash. The BBC press office tweeted: "BREAKING NEWS #WaterlooRoad is coming BACK for a brand new series. According to his social media, since leaving the world of showbiz Adam has been spending quality time with his wife Caroline Daly and two children, Teddy and Elsie-Rose. . Matt Wilding was another popular Waterloo Road teacher. pisode 2. His biggest role has been Jesus in The Walking Dead, but his character was brutally killed off in season nine. 200 episodes of Waterloo Road have so far aired (as of 25 March 2022). (Series 7, Ep.4) A bit of a mixed episode, this. The reception venue doesn't have a record of her booking and she cannot get hold of her fianc Craig. On a night out, Chris meets Mia-Rose. Vaughan Fitzgerald ( Neil Pearson, series 10) is the sixth Headteacher of Waterloo Road. Read more: Is Beppe di Marco returning to EastEnders? Chris goes above and beyond the role of an educator and begins to veer into murky terrain - becoming more like a surrogate father to one pupil. Panoramica: Chris confiscates drugs from scruffy pupil Scout Allen, and is shocked to discover she is a drugs courier. Vicki MacDonald first appears in Series 5, where she is a desperate schoolgirl secretly working as a stripper in order to support her family. Actor Tachia Newall has had roles in Casualty and Silent Witness and is also a rapper. Josh was the surprise son of Tom Clarkson, who he believed had abandoned him at birth. After the death of Izzie he looked after her daughters, Chlo and Mika before the bombshell arrival of his son Josh. I'm not sure what was more tragic about the troubled teen - her unfortunate name or her untimely death. Michael is forced to install extra security measures at the school due to the escalating gang violence. The pair ran away to get married in Gretna Green but she was arrested as they left the registry office. Most recently she made an appearance in Doctors last year. Read more: Why Did You Kill Me? However she left the role just a year later in 2015. The last day of term starts badly for Michael when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car. Without his medication, his mental health begins to spiral out of control. Chris Geere, 41 Matt Wilding. Meanwhile, it's touch and go for Matt's baby daughter Martha, and Grantly's at a loss when he mislays a large sum of money. Waterloo Road - Saison 7 pisode 8. Chris found out that Jess had told Vicki and he went furious. A new term at Waterloo Road gets off to a noisy start when Karen arrives to discover the alarm going off and her new site manager, Rob Scotcher, taking a laid-back approach to the problem. After Waterloo Road came to an end, Laurie continued to act in EastEnders until 2017. Something went wrong, please try again later. Waterloo Road welcomes Viv O'Donnell, a local radio DJ, who has arrived to host her live radio show at the school. BBC Waterloo Road Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. no copyright infridgement intended purely for entertainment purposes Meanwhile, relationships are tense as Trudi makes a decision about Finn. Pondering the future of the pupils, he discovers that not all of them have received a place at alternative local schools. Her next boyfriend, Dylan Hodge,was porn obsessed and he made a film of Jess and many of her sister Bex Fisher. Aperu: Karen's husband Charlie joins the team as a supply teacher, but finds himself in hot water when his son Harry discovers a suspicious text message on his phone. When Jonah first arrived at Waterloo Road, he had been chafing under the restrictive bonds of home-schooling for some time. Chris's controversial scheme to equip Waterloo Road with CCTV backfires when it risks exposing his one-night stand with Jess Fisher. Chris Geere - Matt Wilding. Scout decides to go ahead with the marriage, even though Phoenix tries to persuade her not to. His instinct proves correct when Linda confesses to Sian about their tryst, but Sian's reaction to the news provokes unexpected consequences that could have serious implications for her marriage. The actress made waves with her teenage pregnancy storyline in the soap, and continued the bombshell scenes when she joined Waterloo Road at the start of series six as Bex Fisher who had been abused in the porn industry. Initially distracted by the difficulties of his home life with Allie, he later puts his energies into fighting the merger with Havelock High. I know you should take Wikipedia with a pinch of salt, but it says that Christopher Mead (William Ash) is leaving during Series 7. Hoping to start a career in modelling, Lauren attempts to raise money for surgery. School-based drama. Ruby talks to John about their parenting options after learning about her infertility, and a jealous Jess sabotages Chris's friendship with the head . Jess leaves the school with her mother and brother whilst pregnant with Aiden's child and contemplating whether he would be able to look after it. Josh becomes obsessed with an old plague pit underneath the school and when some of the girls play a trick on him, he starts to believe that spirits are trying to contact him. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. 5 Who was Karen Fisher in Waterloo Road Series 6? He has got through life utilising his boy-next-door charm and personable demeanor, but there is something more substantial behind his laid-back faade. Jonah found out about Jess and Chris and he went mad and nearly outed Jess and Chris in front of the whole school. Phillip Martin Brown played grumpy teacher Grantly Budgen, Corrie's Katie McGlynn started out as Scout Allen, Corrie star Tina O'Brien had a stint in Waterloo Road, Tom Clarkson's untimely death hit Waterloo Road fans hard, Rege Jean Page also made an appearance on Waterloo Road, Ceallach Spellman started his career on Waterloo Road, Denise Welch is a popular Loose Women panellist, Neil Morrissey recently starred in The Syndicate, Chris Geere has gone on to star in big film productions, Sophie McShera went on to star in Downton Abbey, Earl Kelly was a notoriously nasty character, Chlo Grainger was the main character for the first few series, Lauren Drummond played Mika Grainger in Waterloo Road, Tachia Newall played Bolton Smilie in Waterloo Road, Brett Aspinall was known for being snobby, Sambuca Kelly died a tragic death in the show. Will Karen recognise her school after Linda's given it a makeover? Violent Earl Kelly was a nasty character, who regularly sought fights with pupils and teachers alike. Played by Phillip Martin Brown, who lives in Paddock Wood, he famously turned up to cover for a week and ended up staying for 29 years.