Cillian Darcy Goes to Waterloo Road (Series Seven)

The Seventh Series.
==Plot==
The seventh series surrounded the school being under inspection, following a student being allowed entry to the school after their release from a Youth Detention Centre. The Director of Education recommends Head Teacher Karen Fisher's dismissal. Karen Fisher does ultimately depart, with the role given to Michael Byrne later in the series. Byrne is revealed to suffer physical and mental issues of his own stemming from him being attacked by one of his pupils at a previous school. He begins an affair with teacher Sian upon his arrival. With his demons haunting him throughout series seven, some of these demons being fellow staff members, the threat of closure does not go away.  When the LEA decide to close the school, Michael is contacted by one of his old students - now a successful businesswoman - Lorraine Donnagan. Lorraine proposes the school relocate to Scotland, with her as the school's benefactor, running it from the ground up. Byrne accepts after much deliberation, as do some of the staff members and pupils, but the series ends on a cliffhanger as a truck heralds toward the group, and a proposing Grantly, on their way to Scotland.
Other story lines included fan-favourite Sambuca Kelly dying of cancer, the arrival of a threatening new local gang named the Dale Sken Crew, troublemaker Tariq faced with having to use a wheelchair, English teacher Tom Clarkson discovering his son Josh has been diagnosed schizophrenia, school receptionist Janeece being conned of her life savings and being left at the altar by her lover and Cillian resigned as the student teacher to begin his regeneration tour.
==Cast and characters==
*Lorraine Cheshire as Fleur Budgen; Grantly's Wife (episode 25 only)
*Philip Martin Brown as Grantly Budgen; English Teacher
*Jason Done as Tom Clarkson; Head of English, Deputy Head (from episode 11)
*Chelsee Healey as Janeece Bryant; Secretary
*Chris Geere as Matt Wilding; Head of Music and Drama (episode 11 to 30)
*Reece Douglas as Denzil Kelly; Pupil (until episode 30)
*Elaine Symons as Rose Kelly; Canteen Assistant (episode 2 to 7)
*Holly Kenny as Sambuca Kelly; Pupil (until episode 6)
*Darcy Isa as Lauren Andrews; Pupil (until episode 30)
* Shannon Flynn as Emily James; Pupil (until episode 30)
* William Ash as Christopher Mead ; Science Teacher and Deputy Head (until episode 10)
* Ayesha Gwilt as Amy Porter; Pupil (until episode 10)
* William Rush as Josh Stevenson; Pupil
* Rebecca Ryan as Vicki MacDonald; Pupil (until episode 20)
* Jack McMullen as Finn Sharkey; Pupil (until episode 30)
*Ben-Ryan Davies as Ronan Burley; Pupil (until episode 20, episode 30)
*Ceallach Spellman as Harry Fisher; Pupil (until episode 10)
*Linzey Cocker as Jess Fisher; Pupil (until episode 10)
*Amanda Burton as Karen Fisher; Head Teacher (until episode 10)
*George Sampson as Kyle Stack; Pupil (until episode 10, episode 21 to 30)
*Mark Benton as Daniel Chalk; Maths Teacher (episode 1 onwards)
*Poppy Jhakra as Eleanor Chaudry; English Teacher (episode 1 to 10)
*Hope Katana as Rhona Mansfield; Pupil (episode 1 to 30)
*Millie Katana as Shona Mansfield; Pupil (episode 1 to 30)
*Oliver Lee as Aiden Scotcher; Pupil (episode 1 to 10)
*Robson Green as Rob Scotcher; Site Manager and Parent (episode 1 to 10)
*Debra Stephenson as Naomi Scotcher; Wife and parent (episode 4 to 7)
*Nicholas Gleaves as Richard Whitman; Director of Education (episode 5 to 10)
*Katie McGlynn as Jodie 'Scout' Allen; Pupil (episode 7 onwards)
*Lisa Riley as Tina Allen; Parent (episode 8 to episode 10, episode 29)
*Alec Newman as Michael Byrne; Head Teacher (episode 11 onwards)
*Alex Walkinshaw as Jez Diamond; Head of Physical Education (episode 11 to 28)
*Jaye Jacobs as Sian Diamond; Science Teacher, Deputy Head (episode 11 onwards)
*Rob Haythorne as Wayne Johnson; Michael's Attacker (episode 11 to 20)
*Naveed Choudhry as Tariq Siddiqui; Pupil (episode 11 onwards)
*Aryana Ramkhalawon as Trudi Siddiqui; Pupil (episode 11 to 30)
*John Thomson as Nelson Smith; Parent (episode 11 to 14)
*Kaya Moore as Phoenix Taylor; Pupil (episode 11 onwards)
*Kane Tomlinson-Weaver as Harley Taylor; Pupil (episode 11 onwards)
*Georgia Henshaw as Madi Diamond; Pupil (episode 12 onwards)
*Lee Abbate as Zack Diamond; Pupil (episode 12 to 30)
*Sarah Hadland as Linda Radleigh; Head of English (episode 13 to 21)
*Shifaa Arfann as Naseem Siddiqui; Pupil (episode 21 to 30)
*Melanie Hill as Maggie Croft; Senior Canteen Assistant (episode 21 onwards)
*Tristan Beint as the Twelfth Cillian Darcy; Pupil Teacher (until episode 16)
*Heather Peace as Nikki Boston; Acting Head of English (episode 23 to 30)
*Stefan Gumbs as Eugene Garvey; Ex-pupil, Gang Member (episode 26 to 30)
*Daniela Denby-Ashe as Lorraine Donnegan; School Benefactor (episode 28 onwards)
==Episodes==
Autumn Term 	Autumn Term	Autumn Term	Autumn Term	Autumn Term	Autumn Term	Autumn Term	Autumn Term
"Episode 111"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
New headmaster Michael Byrne arrives at Waterloo Road with big ambitions to improve the school, bringing with him a team of high-achieving teachers including newly-weds Jez and Sian Diamond and former Waterloo Road teacher Matt Wilding. Left scarred by a pupil's knife attack at his last school, the new head is called to court to hear the verdict of the trial. Elsewhere, Phoenix and Harley Taylor struggle to hide the death of their nan and Finn begins to show an interest in newcomer Trudi, sister of the nearby estate's ringleader Tariq Siddiqui.
*First appearance of Michael Byrne, Phoenix and Harley Taylor, Sian and Jez Diamond, Wayne Johnson, Tariq and Trudi Siddiqui, Lilly Tredwell, and Nelson Smith. Matt Wilding returns.	
New headmaster Michael Byrne arrives at Waterloo Road with big ambitions to improve the school, bringing with him a team of high-achieving teachers including newly-weds Jez and Sian Diamond and former Waterloo Road teacher Matt Wilding. Left scarred by a pupil's knife attack at his last school, the new head is called to court to hear the verdict of the trial. Elsewhere, Phoenix and Harley Taylor struggle to hide the death of their nan and Finn begins to show an interest in newcomer Trudi, sister of the nearby estate's ringleader Tariq Siddiqui.
*First appearance of Michael Byrne, Phoenix and Harley Taylor, Sian and Jez Diamond, Wayne Johnson, Tariq and Trudi Siddiqui, Lilly Tredwell, and Nelson Smith. Matt Wilding returns.	
New headmaster Michael Byrne arrives at Waterloo Road with big ambitions to improve the school, bringing with him a team of high-achieving teachers including newly-weds Jez and Sian Diamond and former Waterloo Road teacher Matt Wilding. Left scarred by a pupil's knife attack at his last school, the new head is called to court to hear the verdict of the trial. Elsewhere, Phoenix and Harley Taylor struggle to hide the death of their nan and Finn begins to show an interest in newcomer Trudi, sister of the nearby estate's ringleader Tariq Siddiqui.
*First appearance of Michael Byrne, Phoenix and Harley Taylor, Sian and Jez Diamond, Wayne Johnson, Tariq and Trudi Siddiqui, Lilly Tredwell, and Nelson Smith. Matt Wilding returns.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 112"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jez and Sian plan a dinner party for the staff, but are shocked when Jez's estranged children arrive. At the school, Michael clashes with Grantly and Matt and Scout bond over guitar lessons. Michael also attempts to reunite the Taylors with their father, and Vicki decides to re-take her science A-Levels. 
*First appearance of Madi and Zack Diamond.	
Jez and Sian plan a dinner party for the staff, but are shocked when Jez's estranged children arrive. At the school, Michael clashes with Grantly and Matt and Scout bond over guitar lessons. Michael also attempts to reunite the Taylors with their father, and Vicki decides to re-take her science A-Levels. 
*First appearance of Madi and Zack Diamond.	
Jez and Sian plan a dinner party for the staff, but are shocked when Jez's estranged children arrive. At the school, Michael clashes with Grantly and Matt and Scout bond over guitar lessons. Michael also attempts to reunite the Taylors with their father, and Vicki decides to re-take her science A-Levels. 
*First appearance of Madi and Zack Diamond.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 113"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
New Head of English Linda Radleigh arrives at Waterloo Road to Grantly's fury. Tasked with keeping an eye on Emily while her sister a.k.a. Cillian's ex-girlfriend Lindsay is released from prison, she soon faces difficulties. Meanwhile, Chalky tries to impresse Janeece by signing up to Jez's Fit Club, and Michael spends time with Sian.
*Note: First appearance of Linda Radleigh.	
New Head of English Linda Radleigh arrives at Waterloo Road to Grantly's fury. Tasked with keeping an eye on Emily while her sister a.k.a. Cillian's ex-girlfriend Lindsay is released from prison, she soon faces difficulties. Meanwhile, Chalky tries to impresse Janeece by signing up to Jez's Fit Club, and Michael spends time with Sian.
*Note: First appearance of Linda Radleigh.	
New Head of English Linda Radleigh arrives at Waterloo Road to Grantly's fury. Tasked with keeping an eye on Emily while her sister a.k.a. Cillian's ex-girlfriend Lindsay is released from prison, she soon faces difficulties. Meanwhile, Chalky tries to impresse Janeece by signing up to Jez's Fit Club, and Michael spends time with Sian.
*Note: First appearance of Linda Radleigh.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 114"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
It is the day of Waterloo Road's rugby clash with St Mary's and Jez, under pressure to deliver the morale-boosting victory that he's promised Michael, enlists the help of combative ex-pro Ken Watling. When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, between a stressed-out Vicki and Ronan and when Vicki injures herself, Sian becomes suspicious that Ronan is hitting his girlfriend. Phoenix, meanwhile, is over the moon when Nelson presents him with a moped for his birthday, and later that night professional boundaries are crossed for Linda and Michael when she makes him an indecent proposal...	
It is the day of Waterloo Road's rugby clash with St Mary's and Jez, under pressure to deliver the morale-boosting victory that he's promised Michael, enlists the help of combative ex-pro Ken Watling. When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, between a stressed-out Vicki and Ronan and when Vicki injures herself, Sian becomes suspicious that Ronan is hitting his girlfriend. Phoenix, meanwhile, is over the moon when Nelson presents him with a moped for his birthday, and later that night professional boundaries are crossed for Linda and Michael when she makes him an indecent proposal...	
It is the day of Waterloo Road's rugby clash with St Mary's and Jez, under pressure to deliver the morale-boosting victory that he's promised Michael, enlists the help of combative ex-pro Ken Watling. When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, between a stressed-out Vicki and Ronan and when Vicki injures herself, Sian becomes suspicious that Ronan is hitting his girlfriend. Phoenix, meanwhile, is over the moon when Nelson presents him with a moped for his birthday, and later that night professional boundaries are crossed for Linda and Michael when she makes him an indecent proposal...	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 115"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Matt has organised a special orchestra project and is irked when Michael insists that Tariq is included. Michael himself is trying to keep his distance from Linda and is troubled when Sian accepts Linda's help to input the grades. 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. Michael's world is rocked even further by the sudden arrival of Wayne. 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.	
Matt has organised a special orchestra project and is irked when Michael insists that Tariq is included. Michael himself is trying to keep his distance from Linda and is troubled when Sian accepts Linda's help to input the grades. 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. Michael's world is rocked even further by the sudden arrival of Wayne. 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.	
Matt has organised a special orchestra project and is irked when Michael insists that Tariq is included. Michael himself is trying to keep his distance from Linda and is troubled when Sian accepts Linda's help to input the grades. 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. Michael's world is rocked even further by the sudden arrival of Wayne. 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.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 116"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
When Madi is mugged on the way into school, an enraged Jez responds by starting boxing classes, but these prove short-lived after Zack floors Harley and Michael intervenes. 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. In a rare moment of mutual understanding Tariq confesses to Finn that he was bullied while he was in the young offenders unit, but the pair's new friendship doesn't last long when Tariq discovers the truth about Finn and Trudi's relationship. Meanwhile, Michael is under pressure after concealing the CCTV footage of his altercation with Wayne, and Linda's wayward pet rabbit, Roger, causes mayhem when it is set loose in the school.	
When Madi is mugged on the way into school, an enraged Jez responds by starting boxing classes, but these prove short-lived after Zack floors Harley and Michael intervenes. 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. In a rare moment of mutual understanding Tariq confesses to Finn that he was bullied while he was in the young offenders unit, but the pair's new friendship doesn't last long when Tariq discovers the truth about Finn and Trudi's relationship. Meanwhile, Michael is under pressure after concealing the CCTV footage of his altercation with Wayne, and Linda's wayward pet rabbit, Roger, causes mayhem when it is set loose in the school.	
When Madi is mugged on the way into school, an enraged Jez responds by starting boxing classes, but these prove short-lived after Zack floors Harley and Michael intervenes. 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. In a rare moment of mutual understanding Tariq confesses to Finn that he was bullied while he was in the young offenders unit, but the pair's new friendship doesn't last long when Tariq discovers the truth about Finn and Trudi's relationship. Meanwhile, Michael is under pressure after concealing the CCTV footage of his altercation with Wayne, and Linda's wayward pet rabbit, Roger, causes mayhem when it is set loose in the school.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 117"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Michael is appreciative of Sian's support when a newspaper article announces his salary. He then confides in her about his house being broken into, but is alarmed when footage of his fight with Wayne is emailed to him anonymously. Meanwhile, Tom is irked when he learns that a teaching assistant, Greg, has been brought in by Linda to help him. When Greg's background and knowledge of English literature doesn't quite ring true, a suspicious Tariq lays a trap for him.	
Michael is appreciative of Sian's support when a newspaper article announces his salary. He then confides in her about his house being broken into, but is alarmed when footage of his fight with Wayne is emailed to him anonymously. Meanwhile, Tom is irked when he learns that a teaching assistant, Greg, has been brought in by Linda to help him. When Greg's background and knowledge of English literature doesn't quite ring true, a suspicious Tariq lays a trap for him.	
Michael is appreciative of Sian's support when a newspaper article announces his salary. He then confides in her about his house being broken into, but is alarmed when footage of his fight with Wayne is emailed to him anonymously. Meanwhile, Tom is irked when he learns that a teaching assistant, Greg, has been brought in by Linda to help him. When Greg's background and knowledge of English literature doesn't quite ring true, a suspicious Tariq lays a trap for him.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 118"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Margaret Harker, the wife of a local entrepreneur, is visiting the school to consider if she should make a sizeable donation to Waterloo Road. However, Michael finds it hard to keep focused when he discovers that it is Phoenix who has been emailing him the footage of him leaving an injured Wayne on the roadside. When a panicked Sian tells Michael that Linda knows about their affair, he struggles to keep up his professional façade in front of the important visitor. New pupil Freddie is hoping to make a full recovery after his heart transplant but his enthusiasm about being back in mainstream school makes him an easy target in class and he brushes up against Denzil and Phoenix who think he's a little "freak". Meanwhile, Scout and Emily's rebellious behaviour continues and they both get matching tattoos. Ronan and Finn try to mend their broken hearts by planning to get some girls at Phoenix's house party, but this goes wrong when Finn gets drunk and embarrasses himself in front of Trudi. Chalky has more luck in love when Linda, jealous of Michael and Sian, agrees to go on a date with him. After an awkward start, they end up having a fun night.	
Margaret Harker, the wife of a local entrepreneur, is visiting the school to consider if she should make a sizeable donation to Waterloo Road. However, Michael finds it hard to keep focused when he discovers that it is Phoenix who has been emailing him the footage of him leaving an injured Wayne on the roadside. When a panicked Sian tells Michael that Linda knows about their affair, he struggles to keep up his professional façade in front of the important visitor. New pupil Freddie is hoping to make a full recovery after his heart transplant but his enthusiasm about being back in mainstream school makes him an easy target in class and he brushes up against Denzil and Phoenix who think he's a little "freak". Meanwhile, Scout and Emily's rebellious behaviour continues and they both get matching tattoos. Ronan and Finn try to mend their broken hearts by planning to get some girls at Phoenix's house party, but this goes wrong when Finn gets drunk and embarrasses himself in front of Trudi. Chalky has more luck in love when Linda, jealous of Michael and Sian, agrees to go on a date with him. After an awkward start, they end up having a fun night.	
Margaret Harker, the wife of a local entrepreneur, is visiting the school to consider if she should make a sizeable donation to Waterloo Road. However, Michael finds it hard to keep focused when he discovers that it is Phoenix who has been emailing him the footage of him leaving an injured Wayne on the roadside. When a panicked Sian tells Michael that Linda knows about their affair, he struggles to keep up his professional façade in front of the important visitor. New pupil Freddie is hoping to make a full recovery after his heart transplant but his enthusiasm about being back in mainstream school makes him an easy target in class and he brushes up against Denzil and Phoenix who think he's a little "freak". Meanwhile, Scout and Emily's rebellious behaviour continues and they both get matching tattoos. Ronan and Finn try to mend their broken hearts by planning to get some girls at Phoenix's house party, but this goes wrong when Finn gets drunk and embarrasses himself in front of Trudi. Chalky has more luck in love when Linda, jealous of Michael and Sian, agrees to go on a date with him. After an awkward start, they end up having a fun night.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 119"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Waterloo Road welcomes Viv O'Donnell, a local radio DJ, who has arrived to host her live radio show at the school. Everyone's excited about having a masterclass in radio journalism from a chat show supremo; everyone, that is, except her daughter Andi, a loner in Scout and Emily's class, who shies away from her mum's limelight. Sian and Michael wake up late, having spent the night together in a hotel. 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. Trudi gets a raw deal from Finn when it accidentally comes out that her dad has marriage plans for her with a family friend. And Tariq comes to Chalky's aid when he burns his surprise dinner for Linda.	
Waterloo Road welcomes Viv O'Donnell, a local radio DJ, who has arrived to host her live radio show at the school. Everyone's excited about having a masterclass in radio journalism from a chat show supremo; everyone, that is, except her daughter Andi, a loner in Scout and Emily's class, who shies away from her mum's limelight. Sian and Michael wake up late, having spent the night together in a hotel. 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. Trudi gets a raw deal from Finn when it accidentally comes out that her dad has marriage plans for her with a family friend. And Tariq comes to Chalky's aid when he burns his surprise dinner for Linda.	
Waterloo Road welcomes Viv O'Donnell, a local radio DJ, who has arrived to host her live radio show at the school. Everyone's excited about having a masterclass in radio journalism from a chat show supremo; everyone, that is, except her daughter Andi, a loner in Scout and Emily's class, who shies away from her mum's limelight. Sian and Michael wake up late, having spent the night together in a hotel. 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. Trudi gets a raw deal from Finn when it accidentally comes out that her dad has marriage plans for her with a family friend. And Tariq comes to Chalky's aid when he burns his surprise dinner for Linda.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 120"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The last day of term starts badly for Michael when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car. Meanwhile, Jez's unexpected arrival during the staff briefing scuppers any hope that the prize-giving will be the focus of the day. Grantly informs a rattled Michael that Jez will be making a formal complaint to the governors about his affair with Sian and matters come to a head when Jez pulls Madi and Zack out of class to take them to Ireland. As they drive off, Wayne slips in to school with revenge on his mind and Michael finally gets a chance to confront his stalker. Elsewhere, Emily tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road. In the final moments of the episode, Michael is ran over by Linda. As she gets out of the car, she tells him, "It's over Michael. We could have been so good together, My name is Eion Moore." 
*Note: Final appearance of Vicki MacDonald and Wayne Johnson. Final regular appearance of Ronan Burley.	
The last day of term starts badly for Michael when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car. Meanwhile, Jez's unexpected arrival during the staff briefing scuppers any hope that the prize-giving will be the focus of the day. Grantly informs a rattled Michael that Jez will be making a formal complaint to the governors about his affair with Sian and matters come to a head when Jez pulls Madi and Zack out of class to take them to Ireland. As they drive off, Wayne slips in to school with revenge on his mind and Michael finally gets a chance to confront his stalker. Elsewhere, Emily tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road. In the final moments of the episode, Michael is ran over by Linda. As she gets out of the car, she tells him, "It's over Michael. We could have been so good together, My name is Eion Moore." 
*Note: Final appearance of Vicki MacDonald and Wayne Johnson. Final regular appearance of Ronan Burley.	
The last day of term starts badly for Michael when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car. Meanwhile, Jez's unexpected arrival during the staff briefing scuppers any hope that the prize-giving will be the focus of the day. Grantly informs a rattled Michael that Jez will be making a formal complaint to the governors about his affair with Sian and matters come to a head when Jez pulls Madi and Zack out of class to take them to Ireland. As they drive off, Wayne slips in to school with revenge on his mind and Michael finally gets a chance to confront his stalker. Elsewhere, Emily tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road. In the final moments of the episode, Michael is ran over by Linda. As she gets out of the car, she tells him, "It's over Michael. We could have been so good together, My name is Eion Moore." 
*Note: Final appearance of Vicki MacDonald and Wayne Johnson. Final regular appearance of Ronan Burley.	 	 	 	 	
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"Episode 121"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Following Michael's hit-and-run, Jez is the prime suspect. However, after Chalky's suspicions are aroused Linda finds herself under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Sian is acting headteacher and faces the infiltration of new gang the DSC. DSC member Mason Price threatens Tariq's fresh start as the gang targets Finn, and Grantly criticises the work of dinner lady Maggie Croft, but also learns how to make easy money.
*Note: First Appearance of Naseem Siddiqui and Maggie Croft. Final Appearance of Linda Radleigh. Kyle Stack returns	
Following Michael's hit-and-run, Jez is the prime suspect. However, after Chalky's suspicions are aroused Linda finds herself under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Sian is acting headteacher and faces the infiltration of new gang the DSC. DSC member Mason Price threatens Tariq's fresh start as the gang targets Finn, and Grantly criticises the work of dinner lady Maggie Croft, but also learns how to make easy money.
*Note: First Appearance of Naseem Siddiqui and Maggie Croft. Final Appearance of Linda Radleigh. Kyle Stack returns	
Following Michael's hit-and-run, Jez is the prime suspect. However, after Chalky's suspicions are aroused Linda finds herself under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Sian is acting headteacher and faces the infiltration of new gang the DSC. DSC member Mason Price threatens Tariq's fresh start as the gang targets Finn, and Grantly criticises the work of dinner lady Maggie Croft, but also learns how to make easy money.
*Note: First Appearance of Naseem Siddiqui and Maggie Croft. Final Appearance of Linda Radleigh. Kyle Stack returns	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 122"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Hoping to start a career in modelling, Lauren attempts to raise money for surgery. Michael is impressed when Trudi protests against his anti-gang measures, Tom tackles Josh's problem with drugs and Matt faces fatherhood sooner than expected.	
Hoping to start a career in modelling, Lauren attempts to raise money for surgery. Michael is impressed when Trudi protests against his anti-gang measures, Tom tackles Josh's problem with drugs and Matt faces fatherhood sooner than expected.	
Hoping to start a career in modelling, Lauren attempts to raise money for surgery. Michael is impressed when Trudi protests against his anti-gang measures, Tom tackles Josh's problem with drugs and Matt faces fatherhood sooner than expected.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 123"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Josh's promise to quit drugs for good is tested when his charismatic dealer Grady gets in touch and his drug problem starts to spiral out of control. Tom is tasked with overseeing the selection process for the new Head of English. Candidate, Nicki's disciplinarian approach gets results, but Tom takes offence when she offers him some words of advice about Josh. When Nicki later chases down Grady, Tom offers her the role. 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.
*Note: First Appearances of Nikki Boston	
Josh's promise to quit drugs for good is tested when his charismatic dealer Grady gets in touch and his drug problem starts to spiral out of control. Tom is tasked with overseeing the selection process for the new Head of English. Candidate, Nicki's disciplinarian approach gets results, but Tom takes offence when she offers him some words of advice about Josh. When Nicki later chases down Grady, Tom offers her the role. 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.
*Note: First Appearances of Nikki Boston	
Josh's promise to quit drugs for good is tested when his charismatic dealer Grady gets in touch and his drug problem starts to spiral out of control. Tom is tasked with overseeing the selection process for the new Head of English. Candidate, Nicki's disciplinarian approach gets results, but Tom takes offence when she offers him some words of advice about Josh. When Nicki later chases down Grady, Tom offers her the role. 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.
*Note: First Appearances of Nikki Boston	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 124"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Zack is convinced that Jez isn't his father and undertakes a DNA test to confirm his suspicions. Jez is devastated when he finds out, but discovers that he shares Zack's paternity anxieties. As they wait for the results, Jez takes the opportunity to tell Zack that he loves him no matter what and the pair are brought closer together. Meanwhile, when Josh's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Nicki urges Tom to seek professional help. Josh is referred to a psychiatrist by the GP, who explains to Tom that it could be schizophrenia. Elsewhere, Matt fears he could lose Martha when he learns that Rosie is moving away with Alex, Grantly and Maggie are left high and dry when the cosmetics company goes bust, while Trudi feels guilty when she forgets the anniversary of her mother's death	
Zack is convinced that Jez isn't his father and undertakes a DNA test to confirm his suspicions. Jez is devastated when he finds out, but discovers that he shares Zack's paternity anxieties. As they wait for the results, Jez takes the opportunity to tell Zack that he loves him no matter what and the pair are brought closer together. Meanwhile, when Josh's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Nicki urges Tom to seek professional help. Josh is referred to a psychiatrist by the GP, who explains to Tom that it could be schizophrenia. Elsewhere, Matt fears he could lose Martha when he learns that Rosie is moving away with Alex, Grantly and Maggie are left high and dry when the cosmetics company goes bust, while Trudi feels guilty when she forgets the anniversary of her mother's death	
Zack is convinced that Jez isn't his father and undertakes a DNA test to confirm his suspicions. Jez is devastated when he finds out, but discovers that he shares Zack's paternity anxieties. As they wait for the results, Jez takes the opportunity to tell Zack that he loves him no matter what and the pair are brought closer together. Meanwhile, when Josh's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Nicki urges Tom to seek professional help. Josh is referred to a psychiatrist by the GP, who explains to Tom that it could be schizophrenia. Elsewhere, Matt fears he could lose Martha when he learns that Rosie is moving away with Alex, Grantly and Maggie are left high and dry when the cosmetics company goes bust, while Trudi feels guilty when she forgets the anniversary of her mother's death	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 125"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Grantly is dismayed at Fleur's deteriorating health and, after some advice from Maggie, decides to take action. Fleeing Waterloo Road, he takes Fleur away from her nursing home to a cottage near where they honeymooned, in the hope it will jog her memory. A concerned Tom follows, but finds Grantly regretting his decision – he needs to accept that his wife has gone. Back at the nursing home, Grantly and Fleur share a tender moment before she slips away. Meanwhile, Trudi's world is plunged into crisis by the shock discovery that she's pregnant. Elsewhere, Nicki encourages Tom to be honest with Josh about his mental health issues.
*Note: Final appearance of Fleur Budgen.	
Grantly is dismayed at Fleur's deteriorating health and, after some advice from Maggie, decides to take action. Fleeing Waterloo Road, he takes Fleur away from her nursing home to a cottage near where they honeymooned, in the hope it will jog her memory. A concerned Tom follows, but finds Grantly regretting his decision – he needs to accept that his wife has gone. Back at the nursing home, Grantly and Fleur share a tender moment before she slips away. Meanwhile, Trudi's world is plunged into crisis by the shock discovery that she's pregnant. Elsewhere, Nicki encourages Tom to be honest with Josh about his mental health issues.
*Note: Final appearance of Fleur Budgen.	
Grantly is dismayed at Fleur's deteriorating health and, after some advice from Maggie, decides to take action. Fleeing Waterloo Road, he takes Fleur away from her nursing home to a cottage near where they honeymooned, in the hope it will jog her memory. A concerned Tom follows, but finds Grantly regretting his decision – he needs to accept that his wife has gone. Back at the nursing home, Grantly and Fleur share a tender moment before she slips away. Meanwhile, Trudi's world is plunged into crisis by the shock discovery that she's pregnant. Elsewhere, Nicki encourages Tom to be honest with Josh about his mental health issues.
*Note: Final appearance of Fleur Budgen.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 126"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
It's the day of the school fun run and Jez's star athlete Mercedes has been training hard to impress him. When Mercedes is injured on the run she persuades Jez to take her home and – misreading the signs – tries to kiss him. Jez's life starts to unravel and Sian later admits her true feelings about their relationship. Meanwhile, relationships are tense as Trudi makes a decision about Finn. Whilst Craig declares his love for Janeece in front of everybody, he asks Janeece a life changing question. Elsewhere, Grantly returns to work, barely a week after the loss of his wife. Meanwhile during the fun run Kyle and Tariq qet into an alteration with Eugene Garvey Mercedes Brother and leader of a rival gang of the DSC called the MSB (Murray Set Boyz) and then almost getting into a fight at school only to be chased by Mr Byrne and Mr Chalk,while Mr Byrne reveals his fear that he might have let a turf war onto waterloo road.
*Note: First appearance of Eugene Garve. 	
It's the day of the school fun run and Jez's star athlete Mercedes has been training hard to impress him. When Mercedes is injured on the run she persuades Jez to take her home and – misreading the signs – tries to kiss him. Jez's life starts to unravel and Sian later admits her true feelings about their relationship. Meanwhile, relationships are tense as Trudi makes a decision about Finn. Whilst Craig declares his love for Janeece in front of everybody, he asks Janeece a life changing question. Elsewhere, Grantly returns to work, barely a week after the loss of his wife. Meanwhile during the fun run Kyle and Tariq qet into an alteration with Eugene Garvey Mercedes Brother and leader of a rival gang of the DSC called the MSB (Murray Set Boyz) and then almost getting into a fight at school only to be chased by Mr Byrne and Mr Chalk,while Mr Byrne reveals his fear that he might have let a turf war onto waterloo road.
*Note: First appearance of Eugene Garve. 	
It's the day of the school fun run and Jez's star athlete Mercedes has been training hard to impress him. When Mercedes is injured on the run she persuades Jez to take her home and – misreading the signs – tries to kiss him. Jez's life starts to unravel and Sian later admits her true feelings about their relationship. Meanwhile, relationships are tense as Trudi makes a decision about Finn. Whilst Craig declares his love for Janeece in front of everybody, he asks Janeece a life changing question. Elsewhere, Grantly returns to work, barely a week after the loss of his wife. Meanwhile during the fun run Kyle and Tariq qet into an alteration with Eugene Garvey Mercedes Brother and leader of a rival gang of the DSC called the MSB (Murray Set Boyz) and then almost getting into a fight at school only to be chased by Mr Byrne and Mr Chalk,while Mr Byrne reveals his fear that he might have let a turf war onto waterloo road.
*Note: First appearance of Eugene Garve. 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 127"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
It is the start of exam season at Waterloo Road and Josh is struggling to cope with the workload. Without his medication, his mental health begins to spiral out of control. 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. Soon, his behaviour starts to spiral out of control, and an ambulance is called. Meanwhile, it is the day of Janeece's wedding and nothing sees to be going right. The reception venue doesn't have a record of her booking and she can't get hold of her fiancé Craig. Elsewhere, Jez moves out and Trudi is due to have her baby terminated but backs out on the idea and later has a miscarriage. The truth about Craig is soon revealed and he goes with Janeece's possessions. Meanwhile Kyle and Tariq's actions towards Finn make him turn to an unlikely source to get back at Tariq.
Cillian's brother Victor arrived to Waterloo Road and tell him that he made a big mistake, He offers him £50.000 and a new set of regenerations.
*Note: Final appearances of Emily James. The Twelfth Cillian Darcy leaves series.	
It is the start of exam season at Waterloo Road and Josh is struggling to cope with the workload. Without his medication, his mental health begins to spiral out of control. 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. Soon, his behaviour starts to spiral out of control, and an ambulance is called. Meanwhile, it is the day of Janeece's wedding and nothing sees to be going right. The reception venue doesn't have a record of her booking and she can't get hold of her fiancé Craig. Elsewhere, Jez moves out and Trudi is due to have her baby terminated but backs out on the idea and later has a miscarriage. The truth about Craig is soon revealed and he goes with Janeece's possessions. Meanwhile Kyle and Tariq's actions towards Finn make him turn to an unlikely source to get back at Tariq.
Cillian's brother Victor arrived to Waterloo Road and tell him that he made a big mistake, He offers him £50.000 and a new set of regenerations.
*Note: Final appearances of Emily James. The Twelfth Cillian Darcy leaves series.	
It is the start of exam season at Waterloo Road and Josh is struggling to cope with the workload. Without his medication, his mental health begins to spiral out of control. 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. Soon, his behaviour starts to spiral out of control, and an ambulance is called. Meanwhile, it is the day of Janeece's wedding and nothing sees to be going right. The reception venue doesn't have a record of her booking and she can't get hold of her fiancé Craig. Elsewhere, Jez moves out and Trudi is due to have her baby terminated but backs out on the idea and later has a miscarriage. The truth about Craig is soon revealed and he goes with Janeece's possessions. Meanwhile Kyle and Tariq's actions towards Finn make him turn to an unlikely source to get back at Tariq.
Cillian's brother Victor arrived to Waterloo Road and tell him that he made a big mistake, He offers him £50.000 and a new set of regenerations.
*Note: Final appearances of Emily James. The Twelfth Cillian Darcy leaves series.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 128"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
On the morning of her art exam, student Shelby is desperate for alcohol, having spilt her secret stash of vodka. She makes it to the exam, but without managing to get her fix, she struggles to concentrate. Knowing that she has failed, Shelby suggests to Madi that they go to the pub to celebrate Madi's 18th birthday. 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. Meanwhile, Jez realises he needs to prioritise his relationship with his children, and Kyle oversteps the line when he is caught selling illegal vodka shots, punching Nikki in the face and being permanently excluded. Elsewhere, Janeece is led to drastic measures as she struggles financially, Finn falls further under the influence of the murray set spray painting a MSB tag outside of Tariq's house, and a former pupil of Michael's arrives with a very interesting offer, and Finn leaves the school in anger so he can be with Eugene and the gang.
*Note: First appearance of Lorraine Donnegan. Final appearance of Jez Diamond.	
On the morning of her art exam, student Shelby is desperate for alcohol, having spilt her secret stash of vodka. She makes it to the exam, but without managing to get her fix, she struggles to concentrate. Knowing that she has failed, Shelby suggests to Madi that they go to the pub to celebrate Madi's 18th birthday. 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. Meanwhile, Jez realises he needs to prioritise his relationship with his children, and Kyle oversteps the line when he is caught selling illegal vodka shots, punching Nikki in the face and being permanently excluded. Elsewhere, Janeece is led to drastic measures as she struggles financially, Finn falls further under the influence of the murray set spray painting a MSB tag outside of Tariq's house, and a former pupil of Michael's arrives with a very interesting offer, and Finn leaves the school in anger so he can be with Eugene and the gang.
*Note: First appearance of Lorraine Donnegan. Final appearance of Jez Diamond.	
On the morning of her art exam, student Shelby is desperate for alcohol, having spilt her secret stash of vodka. She makes it to the exam, but without managing to get her fix, she struggles to concentrate. Knowing that she has failed, Shelby suggests to Madi that they go to the pub to celebrate Madi's 18th birthday. 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. Meanwhile, Jez realises he needs to prioritise his relationship with his children, and Kyle oversteps the line when he is caught selling illegal vodka shots, punching Nikki in the face and being permanently excluded. Elsewhere, Janeece is led to drastic measures as she struggles financially, Finn falls further under the influence of the murray set spray painting a MSB tag outside of Tariq's house, and a former pupil of Michael's arrives with a very interesting offer, and Finn leaves the school in anger so he can be with Eugene and the gang.
*Note: First appearance of Lorraine Donnegan. Final appearance of Jez Diamond.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 129"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
At school, Scout becomes jealous when Danilo flirts with Em, and calls the wedding off. Later, Danilo convinces Scout that he does like her and he thought she didn't like him. Scout decides to go ahead with the marriage, even though Phoenix tries to persuade her not to. When Danilo fails to show up to football practice, Phoenix lets slip to Tom about the marriage and it is a race against time to find the happy couple. Meanwhile, Finn takes advantage of Kyle's expulsion and is caught committing an act of retaliation on Tariq's gang,while the violence between rival gangs the Dale Sken Crew and the Murray Set Boyz intensies. Michael is forced to install extra security measures at the school due to the escalating gang violence. But when the funding is cut and he approaches the LEA to find out why, he discovers the future of the school is under threat. Elsewhere, Lorraine continues to chase Michael about her job offer, Zack struggles with his identity now that his father has gone, and Maggie and Grantly take their relationship to the next level.	
At school, Scout becomes jealous when Danilo flirts with Em, and calls the wedding off. Later, Danilo convinces Scout that he does like her and he thought she didn't like him. Scout decides to go ahead with the marriage, even though Phoenix tries to persuade her not to. When Danilo fails to show up to football practice, Phoenix lets slip to Tom about the marriage and it is a race against time to find the happy couple. Meanwhile, Finn takes advantage of Kyle's expulsion and is caught committing an act of retaliation on Tariq's gang,while the violence between rival gangs the Dale Sken Crew and the Murray Set Boyz intensies. Michael is forced to install extra security measures at the school due to the escalating gang violence. But when the funding is cut and he approaches the LEA to find out why, he discovers the future of the school is under threat. Elsewhere, Lorraine continues to chase Michael about her job offer, Zack struggles with his identity now that his father has gone, and Maggie and Grantly take their relationship to the next level.	
At school, Scout becomes jealous when Danilo flirts with Em, and calls the wedding off. Later, Danilo convinces Scout that he does like her and he thought she didn't like him. Scout decides to go ahead with the marriage, even though Phoenix tries to persuade her not to. When Danilo fails to show up to football practice, Phoenix lets slip to Tom about the marriage and it is a race against time to find the happy couple. Meanwhile, Finn takes advantage of Kyle's expulsion and is caught committing an act of retaliation on Tariq's gang,while the violence between rival gangs the Dale Sken Crew and the Murray Set Boyz intensies. Michael is forced to install extra security measures at the school due to the escalating gang violence. But when the funding is cut and he approaches the LEA to find out why, he discovers the future of the school is under threat. Elsewhere, Lorraine continues to chase Michael about her job offer, Zack struggles with his identity now that his father has gone, and Maggie and Grantly take their relationship to the next level.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 130"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The final day dawns on Waterloo Road in Rochdale as Michael arrives to break the news of the schools imminent closure. Pondering the future of the pupils, he discovers that not all of them have received a place at alternative local schools. Reeling from the realisation, Michael tackles the possibility of taking a handful of students with them and asks Lorraine to consider setting up a boarding house at the new school. Elsewhere, Josh returns to school and quickly learns of Finn’s recent involvement in the gang trouble. 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. As the school prom gets underway, it’s a race against time to stop Kyle. As Tariq realises the error of his ways, he warns the prom goers of the crossbow just as Kyle takes aim – and Josh arrives to save Finn. Meanwhile Finn and Trudi get back together and Janeece receives a surprising offer. Later, as the schools conversion into new, luxury apartments gets underway, both staff and students considering the move take a trip to Scotland to visit the new school. During a stop-off at the border, the group revel as Grantly proposes to Maggie – just as an out-of-control lorry hurtles towards them.
Note: Final appearance of Matt Wilding, Finn Sharkey, Lauren Andrews, Denzil Kelly, Ronan Burley, Rhona and Shona Mansfield, Trudi and Naseem Siddiqui, and Eugene Garvey. Final regular appearance of Kyle Stack. Nikki Boston leaves series.	
The final day dawns on Waterloo Road in Rochdale as Michael arrives to break the news of the schools imminent closure. Pondering the future of the pupils, he discovers that not all of them have received a place at alternative local schools. Reeling from the realisation, Michael tackles the possibility of taking a handful of students with them and asks Lorraine to consider setting up a boarding house at the new school. Elsewhere, Josh returns to school and quickly learns of Finn’s recent involvement in the gang trouble. 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. As the school prom gets underway, it’s a race against time to stop Kyle. As Tariq realises the error of his ways, he warns the prom goers of the crossbow just as Kyle takes aim – and Josh arrives to save Finn. Meanwhile Finn and Trudi get back together and Janeece receives a surprising offer. Later, as the schools conversion into new, luxury apartments gets underway, both staff and students considering the move take a trip to Scotland to visit the new school. During a stop-off at the border, the group revel as Grantly proposes to Maggie – just as an out-of-control lorry hurtles towards them.
Note: Final appearance of Matt Wilding, Finn Sharkey, Lauren Andrews, Denzil Kelly, Ronan Burley, Rhona and Shona Mansfield, Trudi and Naseem Siddiqui, and Eugene Garvey. Final regular appearance of Kyle Stack. Nikki Boston leaves series.	
The final day dawns on Waterloo Road in Rochdale as Michael arrives to break the news of the schools imminent closure. Pondering the future of the pupils, he discovers that not all of them have received a place at alternative local schools. Reeling from the realisation, Michael tackles the possibility of taking a handful of students with them and asks Lorraine to consider setting up a boarding house at the new school. Elsewhere, Josh returns to school and quickly learns of Finn’s recent involvement in the gang trouble. 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. As the school prom gets underway, it’s a race against time to stop Kyle. As Tariq realises the error of his ways, he warns the prom goers of the crossbow just as Kyle takes aim – and Josh arrives to save Finn. Meanwhile Finn and Trudi get back together and Janeece receives a surprising offer. Later, as the schools conversion into new, luxury apartments gets underway, both staff and students considering the move take a trip to Scotland to visit the new school. During a stop-off at the border, the group revel as Grantly proposes to Maggie – just as an out-of-control lorry hurtles towards them.
Note: Final appearance of Matt Wilding, Finn Sharkey, Lauren Andrews, Denzil Kelly, Ronan Burley, Rhona and Shona Mansfield, Trudi and Naseem Siddiqui, and Eugene Garvey. Final regular appearance of Kyle Stack. Nikki Boston leaves series.	 	 	 	 	
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