Created by Ann McManus, Maureen Chadwick. Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. The iconic Jack Rimmer returns with a bang as Waterloo Road draws close to the ending of its third series. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. Finn falls from bridge! Also, the mentoring scheme has gone badly. The Headteacher is the leader of the Senior Management Team at Waterloo Road. Eddie lost it and punched him. Andrew resigned from Waterloo Road, to become an Education Leader and Headteacher to a school in … Who has been the best headteacher at Waterloo Road? He teaches English and joined the school as deputy headmaster, after leaving his old job as Head of English at a local grammar school. Brian Vaisey [Series 1 Episode 1 - Series 1 Episode 1]. Waterloo Road - Series 3: Episode 7. After school that day, Adam decides to plan a surprise for Rachel, turning the 6th form common room into a cinema for a romantic date, ending with Rachel and Adam sharing a kiss. Rachel and Eddie trying to settle Philip's behaviour as they both feel responsible for him after Melissa's departure. Arrives to Waterloo Road with her husband, Charlie Fisher and two of their children, Jess Fisher and Harry Fisher. Vaughan Fitzgerald [Series 10 Episode 1 - Series 10 Episode 20]. Rachel discovered from Philip that Melissa was still married to two men and that she had, in fact, lied about her divorce. Language: English Words: 3,540 Chapters: 3/? Meanwhile Rachel decides to talk to Sameen herself. Later in the series he physically abused Rachel's nephew, Philip Ryan, leading to Max being fired. Waterloo Road: The Complete Series One. This is seen throughout the series, with some teachers taking on the role of Acting Headteacher where absence was planned or unforeseen (for example, due to the previous headteacher being suspended or on sick leave). Cesca & Jonah Wedding! Once Rachel has 'phoned' the council (she really phoned a takeaway place) Eddie says they will face Hordley together, believing that Rachel has spoken to the council. They are responsible for all aspects of the school, and are expected to have a good sense of leadership. Rachel returns to the classroom. Eddie said that he couldn't work with her because of this and Rachel agreed. Waterloo Road Season 8 Episode 1: Series 8, Episode 1 Summary: Whilst on the run from a foster home, Jade tells boyfriend Drew she is enrolling at Waterloo Road, with much persuasion he decides to enrol as well. She refused to exclude any child as Rachel believes any child can be helped. Eva Pope was missed by many of the cast. Rachel also had to deal with Earl Kelly when he and Maxine Barlow were caught in the toilets during school hours. After a somewhat fiery first confrontation, Rose cools off and goes back to see Rachel who then offers her a job. Earl Kelly after what he had done soon realised the consequences he will have to take, he ran off and left Janeece Bryant (Maxine's best friend) to pick up the pieces. One of her first acts in office was to defuse an ongoing situation between two recently split couples: Donte and Chlo Charles, and Brett Aspinall and Mika Grainger. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. "Please don't tell me those are mine." When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. She was forced to leave the school due to poor management of it. Rachel and Adam announce their engagement to the staff to go public with their relationship. Jason's character resigned as headteacher halfway through series 3. However, Rachel obviously dumps her scruples because she and Chris are then spotted leaving the pub in the back of a taxi. Jason's character resigned as headteacher halfway through series 3. Waterloo Road in its prime was amazing. The series follows the lives of the faculty and pupils of the Eponymous School, a failing inner-city comprehensive school. Josh Stevenson get sanitiser sprayed in his face, Lauren and Sambuca let the pigs out and smuggle one back to school plus Amy, Siobhan, Finn, Josh and Craig were drinking alcohol. While the class is away Rachel takes Ruby Fry's class. It's a new term at Waterloo Road and a new series of the school drama starring Jason Merrells as headteacher Jack Rimmer. Luckily she manages to get her and the pupil, Bianka, to safety, yet is left shocked when the caravan explodes with the father inside it. It becomes increasingly obvious that she is upset about their relationship - particularly when they get engaged. He resigned from the school after the school was handed to the local authority. Dominant and forward-thinking, Vaughan Fitzgerald has all the makings of the dynamic headteacher the school needs, while his confident partner Allie takes the reins of the art department. A staff room love triangle takes centre stage this week, while Steph embarrasses herself in front of a Frenchman the pieces are set into place for things to get fiery in the finale. At the end of the party, Eddie and Rachel return and are surprised to see the house is clean Rachel goes upstairs to check on Philip and is later joined by Eddie and it's implied the two of them have sex. Tom was originally a teacher of English, and later became Head of Pastoral Care but then resigned when he had enough ofEarl Kelly. Eddie confronted Rachel about her past. At the end of the episode Rachel and Eddie watched Stuart drive away. On 11 October 2007, he made his first appearance in the BBC One school-based drama series, Waterloo Road as new deputy headteacher, Eddie Lawson. ... As a new term begins, returning headteacher Karen Fisher has plenty to contend with when the new site manager ... faces a baptism of fire at Waterloo Road. When the school relocated to Greenock, he remained in charge of the school. She later returned in Series 3. From 2010 until 2014 he played business man Declan Macey in Emmerdale. Rachel has not yet denied or confirmed Melissa's accusation that she had feelings for Eddie. A contemporary drama series set in a challenging comprehensive school. Andrew Trenemanis an English teacher and the former Deputy Headteacher atWaterloo Road. With Philip Martin Brown, Jason Done, Chelsee Healey, Denise Welch. She is initially very angry with her nephew Philip Ryan as he was supposed to be in detention however she cools off and is pleased to hear that he helped out Grantly when he fell in the pool, however, she later feels very embarrassed when Flick Mellor comes over asking why Philip left a bra and pair of knickers in her bag when Flick leaves she is disgusted when she realises the underwear is hers. She appeared when her husband's gambling problem became evident as Grantly was trying to keep her upstairs as all the downstairs furniture had been sold to either fund Grantly's habit or pay the debts caused by it. Max prefers an old-fashioned, autocratic and disciplinary approach whereas Rachel believes that pastoral approach is far more suited to the needs of Waterloo Road's pupils. The third series of the British television drama series Waterloo Road began broadcasting on 11 October 2007, and ending on 13 March 2008 on BBC One. Philby has no choice but to back Hordley as Rachel has threatened to resign if Hordley is not chosen. Rachel came to the scene of the murder (Steph Haydock's house) and saw Maxine's body being carried away in a body bag whilst Miss Haydock was distraught, devastated and grieving other Maxine's death. referring to the used underwear Philip gifted to Flick. Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. At the end of the episode Rachel and Eddie are seen discussing Philip, where Eddie reveals that he never loved Melissa - he just didn't want to be alone. All 9 songs featured in Waterloo Road season 1 episode 1: Episode 1, with scene descriptions. In Episode 10 Allie and Vaughan decide to split after Justin punches Allie on the last day of term but Allie does not press charges. The second series of Waterloo Road was released on DVD in the UK on 10 March 2008, published by 2entertain. Rachel says that they have nothing on Hordley and that it would be her word against his. Waterloo Road has always been a favourite of mine, due to the issues, complexities and experiences it presents about growing up. Later on ,when it is revealed by Flick that Marley is innocent Rachel goes round to the Kellys’ house to apologise to them. Arrives at Waterloo Road with a familiar face, Matt Wilding and a new Head of English, Linda Radleigh. Rachel gained full control of the school again. Meanwhile, Ruby Fry takes the year 10's on a trip to a farm, owned by a pupil's big brother. Finn Sharkey locks both Adam and Rachel in the Catering Store Room. As the fire breaks through the school, Rachel goes back inside to check if anyone is still in there. Waterloo Road. Eddie talks about how it seems to him that her career is more important than the students and he says the truth will come out anyway. Rachel gets through the teaching fine. When he asks her how much she charges a member of staff, Chris punches him in the face. It is clear that Rachel is shocked and she goes on to tell Chris that she doesn't think having sex will be a good idea. Sophie is trouble, this is why Rachel took her out of her old school and put her in waterloo road separating her from her best friend Abbey. The Atoner : Gabriella attempts to be this in Series … Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, broadcast on BBC One and later on BBC Three.The show is 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 the show in series ten. It showed a new term at the school, with relations between Rachel and Eddie strained, as it transpires that Melissa and Eddie have split up and Eddie is staying at Waterloo Road. IMO, headteachers on Waterloo Road can become too predictable if in the show for too long. Series 7.2 - Michael left for dead! Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. He's also a writer and director and often takes on theatre roles. Edward "Eddie" Lawson is the deputy head at Waterloo Road. From 2010 until 2014 he played business man Declan Macey in Emmerdale. One of her first acts in office was to diffuse an ongoing situation between two recently split couples; Donte and Chlo Charles, and Brett Aspinall and Mika Grainger. On the first day she helps to settle the Kelly’s in, holds interviews for next school roles and ensures the new initiatives are working, with the help of Eddie. After Eddie proposes to Melissa and she agrees Rachel decides to hold drinks in the staff room after school. Rachel brought Rose into school for a catch up after she became concerned when Marley had pulled out of the running for head boy. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is … ... Rimmer was also good but it was really a different kind of show then, so I usually exclude it. Later Eddie phones a taxi firm and while he is waiting his curiosity gets the better of him. He knows that if the school doesn't clean up its act soon, it could mean the end. Eddie prevents her from finding the newspaper clippings and then asks her out, to which she says yes. Drama series set in a secondary school. Meanwhile, colleagues Tom and Lorna tie the knot - but the groom ends up kissing someone who isn't his new wife. Stuart apologises for blackmailing Rachel and says that he will give her all the evidence that Tess has about her past as Amanda Fenshaw and the ones of her as Rachel Mason. Waterloo Road Season 3 Episode 15: Series 3, Episode 15 Summary: When Matt's mother shows up unexpectedly his secret is nearly found out. Rachel denies this and after pressure from Eddie (who has cottoned onto the fact that Rachel may have been blackmailed) confesses that Stuart was blackmailing her. Jason's character resigned as headteacher halfway through series 3. Rachel Fleet (née Mason, born Amanda Fenshaw) was Waterloo Road’s third on-screen headteacher after Messrs Vaisey and Rimmer, and the first female head. After a heart-to-heart with Bolton, Rachel decided to stay. Grantly has made a bet with Rachel that she can't make it through the day, doing both teaching and being the head. (Chlo had slept with Brett, the boyfriend of her sister Mika, and had since run away) Mika managed to steal a bottle of vodka and ended up vomiting on Rachel. Rachel Mason [Series 3 Episode 7 - Series 5 Episode 20]. Philip Martin Brown, who played Waterloo Road's grumpy Headteacher, Grantly Budgen joined the chat, as well as famed characters Denzil Kelly, Lorna Dickey, Kyle Stack, and Janeece Bryant. That evening, Eddie confesses his feelings for her but she rejects him due to the scar she received during the fire. Karen Fisher [Series 6 Episode 1 - Series 7 Episode 10]. Waterloo Road - Series 3: Episode 7. Series 3 - The Fire Series 4 - Waterloo Road demolished by Ralph Mellor Series 5 - Finn & Amy’s Suicide Pact! He looks in the top drawer of Rachel's desk. During an attempt to save him, part of the ceiling collapses on them, leaving them both trapped. She told him that she got involved in prostitution when she was 17 and that things, at the time, were bad at home. At the end of the episode a nervous Rachel is sat behind her desk. Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. He is portrayed by Neil Morrisey. Fleur Budgen is the bed-ridden, overweight wife of Grantly Budgen.She appeared in the very first episode, in a non-speaking uncredited appearance. Cesca & Jonah Wedding! It was a gritty 6 part drama back in those days rather than an almost weekly soap. They have another child, Bex Fisher who is introduced later in the series. But the idiotic decision to move to Greenock finished it off. Show more Show less Following a fraught autumn term which brought in new Headteacher, Rachel Mason, the spring heralds exam time at Waterloo Road, and it's not only the pupils being tested. Holby City/Waterloo Road Crossover; Summary. In the next episode, she is found hinting that her night with Chris was just a one -ff. After the Bianka Vale incident, Rachel insisted they put the kid's emotional health at the top of the agenda and she follows this up by getting Kim to train year 12's so they can assist year 8's and listen to their problems. Rachel is the new Headteacher of Waterloo Road as of episode 7. I would pick Karen Fisher as a character, as I felt having her family on the show … Waterloo Road vs. Jed Seddon! When Rachel then goes to talk to Rose about the events she too is angry and plans on walking however Rachel persuades her to stay. They have a heart-to-heart conversation before being let out by Kim Campbell. In the short period of time the trip was, some of the pupils managed to cause all sorts of trouble. Also arriving was her nephew, Philip Ryan and her sister, Melissa Ryan who is quick to start a relationship with Eddie. Rachel: "He got Kerplunk in the car. Rachel had to deal with Mika Grainger and Brett Aspinall and their eco-friends. The following is a list of characters who first appear in the third series of the BBC school drama Waterloo Road, in order of first appearance. He's also a writer and director and often takes on theatre roles. Waterloo Road was a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, broadcast on BBC One and later also on BBC Three.The school was set in Rochdale, England from series one until the end of series seven, and from the beginning of series eight until the end of the show in series ten, the school was set in Greenock, Scotland. It consists of an expanded twenty episodes, divided into two half series of ten episodes each. She goes to check on him but her day goes from bad to worse. Rachel is shown offering support to Rose Kelly by offering her a job in the school canteen. Rachel confides in Eddie about Philip's actions and is seen comforting her when she is upset because she blames herself for Philip's behaviour. After some brief but major flirtation, the pair share their first kiss. Afterwards Eddie goes to find Rachel and we see how much he cares for her when he asks her to stay. When she returns to the school it is obvious that she is in shock and bursts into tears in her office. She believed in helping the children at school with any problem they may be facing. Waterloo Road. Waterloo Road (TV Series 2006–2015) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Later when she confronts him about it Adam thinks he has done nothing wrong, but it's only when Danielle Harker and Aleesha Dillon moan to him about how boring Rachel is, that he realises he has overstepped the mark. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. Rachel was one of the most caring and compassionate teachers at Waterloo Road and a very popular headteacher. My first ever fanfic so reviews would be wonderful. Rachel Mason departed Waterloo Road after the double-episode series finale (episodes 19 and 20) after getting married to Adam Fleet and agreeing to travel the world with him. It formed part of the cliffhanger ending when Series Three entered its Christmas break. Eddie Lawson. It is mentioned that he had been the head for a long time. Can you name the ALL the Characters Waterloo Road? Jason's character resigned as headteacher halfway through series 3. The set includes special features, Miss Haydock Reveals All, and Mika's Video Diary. He was also Executive Head of three other schools in the area. As well as starring in Waterloo Road, Jason has played parts in Casualty and The Bill. Eddie thinks that Rachel was in on the plan to get Hordley the training centre, he is also concerned that Rachel has slept with Hordley. A new Headteacher takes charge of Waterloo Road and brings in some changes. He resigned in the first episode with immediate effect after he had a nervous breakdown and started throwing his belongings off of the school roof. Kim: "Why's he so full of the joys?." Stuart's company won the bid, after Rachel quoted a phrase ("a bit too uppity") that Councillor Philby uses while he is on the phone to somebody from a rival company, Ladmore Construction.