Cillian Darcy Goes to Waterloo Road (Series Eight)

==Plot==
Series 8 shows the start of Greenock's Waterloo Road. Laurie Brett and Georgie Glen join the main cast as English teacher Christine Mulgrew and History teacher Audrey McFall respectively. The Rochdale staff and students mourn the death of Denzil Kelly in the tragic crash, while Tariq is wheelchair bound. A memorial is staged to remember Denzil in the first episode. Grantly and Maggie run the schoolhouse together and later marry, becoming 'Mr and Mrs Budgen'. A bullying campaign between ex-Rochdale student Rhiannon Salt (previously unseen, played by Rebecca Craven) and Scout spirals to dangerous levels, but the two girls eventually make their peace and become friends. Christine struggles with an alcohol problem which also disadvantages her troubled son Connor (Shane O'Meara); he becomes an arsonist, burning several items in the school and eventually causing an explosion in an Art classroom which leaves his girlfriend Imogen Stewart, played by Kirstie Steele, badly injured. Christine covers for him, and gets help for her alcoholism, slowly overcoming it over the following terms with Audrey's help.
In the second term of the series, Jaye Jacobs left her role as deputy headteacher Sian Diamond; returning English teacher Nikki Boston, who previously appeared in Series 7, replaced her in the third term. The Barry family, consisting of troubled criminal Barry (Carl Au), the feminine yet fierce Dynasty (Abby Mavers), and tom-boy (later revealed to be transgender) Kacey, played by Brogan Ellis, joined the cast in the second half of Series 8. Barry caused trouble with a bullying storyline and getting involved with Dynasty's violent ex. Chalky's son Kevin formed a romantic relationship with Dynasty, while Mark Benton departed as Chalky after 50 episodes after Chalky was hired as a game developer.
The relationship between Michael and Lorriane becomes fraught and Lorraine's business fails, leaving the school with no investment. Michael convinces Head of Glasgow Education Robert Bain (Shaun Prendergast) to take on Waterloo Road as a local authority school. Lorraine is infuriated by this, but ultimately forgives Michael before her exit in Episode 28. Michael also exited in the episode, realising that his relationship with Christine was not what he wanted. He left Christine as acting headmistress, a controversial decision. Angus Deayton joined the cast as Christine's old friend, Modern Languages teacher George Windsor, while Bain hired Simon Lowsley (Richard Mylan) as a new deputy head.
The series is important for long-standing characters Grantly and Tom. Grantly is diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, but slips into a coma as a donor is unavailable; Maggie pressures Tom into donating one of his kidneys in the hope of saving Grantly. Although Grantly wakes up, before Tom can donate he is killed when he falls from the roof of the school trying to help troubled ex-student Kyle Stack. This marks the end of the series.
==Casts==
==Episodes==
"Episode 131"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
As the new Waterloo Road opens its doors in Scotland for the first time, the staff and students from Rochdale are still reeling from the accident that killed Denzil Kelly and left Tariq in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, a troubled young couple arrive at Waterloo Road, appealing to Lorraine's good nature for a chance to make a good future for themselves. However, Tom is concerned by their relationship and it is not long before tensions arise. New teachers Christine Mulgrew and Audrey McFall make themselves known to the original staff, but it soon becomes clear that Christine has a problem with alcohol.
*Note: First appearance of Audrey McFall, Christine and Connor Mulgrew, Rhiannon Salt, Imogen Stewart, Jade Flemming, Lula Tisbi, Angus Hancock, and Gerard Findlay.	
As the new Waterloo Road opens its doors in Scotland for the first time, the staff and students from Rochdale are still reeling from the accident that killed Denzil Kelly and left Tariq in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, a troubled young couple arrive at Waterloo Road, appealing to Lorraine's good nature for a chance to make a good future for themselves. However, Tom is concerned by their relationship and it is not long before tensions arise. New teachers Christine Mulgrew and Audrey McFall make themselves known to the original staff, but it soon becomes clear that Christine has a problem with alcohol.
*Note: First appearance of Audrey McFall, Christine and Connor Mulgrew, Rhiannon Salt, Imogen Stewart, Jade Flemming, Lula Tisbi, Angus Hancock, and Gerard Findlay.	
As the new Waterloo Road opens its doors in Scotland for the first time, the staff and students from Rochdale are still reeling from the accident that killed Denzil Kelly and left Tariq in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, a troubled young couple arrive at Waterloo Road, appealing to Lorraine's good nature for a chance to make a good future for themselves. However, Tom is concerned by their relationship and it is not long before tensions arise. New teachers Christine Mulgrew and Audrey McFall make themselves known to the original staff, but it soon becomes clear that Christine has a problem with alcohol.
*Note: First appearance of Audrey McFall, Christine and Connor Mulgrew, Rhiannon Salt, Imogen Stewart, Jade Flemming, Lula Tisbi, Angus Hancock, and Gerard Findlay.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 132"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Lula Tsibi's issues come to a head at Denzil's memorial service, and Tom faces a race against time to stop her overbearing uncle from performing an exorcism on her. Connor's desperation to end Christine's alcoholism leads him to try and shame her in front of the whole class, but his plan backfires. However, he finds an unlikely ally in Imogen. Grantly's car is vandalised by Havelock High students. Josh tries to reach out to Tariq, who is feeling down about being in a wheelchair.	
Lula Tsibi's issues come to a head at Denzil's memorial service, and Tom faces a race against time to stop her overbearing uncle from performing an exorcism on her. Connor's desperation to end Christine's alcoholism leads him to try and shame her in front of the whole class, but his plan backfires. However, he finds an unlikely ally in Imogen. Grantly's car is vandalised by Havelock High students. Josh tries to reach out to Tariq, who is feeling down about being in a wheelchair.	
Lula Tsibi's issues come to a head at Denzil's memorial service, and Tom faces a race against time to stop her overbearing uncle from performing an exorcism on her. Connor's desperation to end Christine's alcoholism leads him to try and shame her in front of the whole class, but his plan backfires. However, he finds an unlikely ally in Imogen. Grantly's car is vandalised by Havelock High students. Josh tries to reach out to Tariq, who is feeling down about being in a wheelchair.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 133"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Feeling depressed about his situation, Tariq makes a drastic decision; he is going to end it all. When Tom and Michael discover his plans, they face a race against time to stop him before it's too late. Gerard Findlay makes a surprising ally within Waterloo Road's ranks, and humiliates Michael in front of the whole school, leading Lorraine and Sian to ask questions.	
Feeling depressed about his situation, Tariq makes a drastic decision; he is going to end it all. When Tom and Michael discover his plans, they face a race against time to stop him before it's too late. Gerard Findlay makes a surprising ally within Waterloo Road's ranks, and humiliates Michael in front of the whole school, leading Lorraine and Sian to ask questions.	
Feeling depressed about his situation, Tariq makes a drastic decision; he is going to end it all. When Tom and Michael discover his plans, they face a race against time to stop him before it's too late. Gerard Findlay makes a surprising ally within Waterloo Road's ranks, and humiliates Michael in front of the whole school, leading Lorraine and Sian to ask questions.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 134"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
It's Imogen's birthday, and she is upset when her attention-seeking mother Sally helps out with a new fitness regime at the school. She catches the eye with the male students, and embarrasses Imogen when she flirts with cocky student Gus. Later, feeling protected by Connor, Imogen reveals a long-held secret. Havelock's headmaster Gerard makes false accusations against Michael, while Sian reaches out to Michael's father Billy.
* Note: First appearance of Billy Bryne.	
It's Imogen's birthday, and she is upset when her attention-seeking mother Sally helps out with a new fitness regime at the school. She catches the eye with the male students, and embarrasses Imogen when she flirts with cocky student Gus. Later, feeling protected by Connor, Imogen reveals a long-held secret. Havelock's headmaster Gerard makes false accusations against Michael, while Sian reaches out to Michael's father Billy.
* Note: First appearance of Billy Bryne.	
It's Imogen's birthday, and she is upset when her attention-seeking mother Sally helps out with a new fitness regime at the school. She catches the eye with the male students, and embarrasses Imogen when she flirts with cocky student Gus. Later, feeling protected by Connor, Imogen reveals a long-held secret. Havelock's headmaster Gerard makes false accusations against Michael, while Sian reaches out to Michael's father Billy.
* Note: First appearance of Billy Bryne.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 135"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The feud between Michael and Havelock's headmaster Gerard comes to a dramatic head after Gerard's star student, Liberty, turns to Waterloo Road. Chalky is shocked when Janeece fails to notice that Cheryl has chicken pox, and questions her capabilities as a mother. Connor snubs his mother, believing she is faking illness, but when Christine collapses down the stairs, it becomes clear not all is as it seems.
* Note: First appearance of Liberty Gordan. Final Appearance of Gerard Findley.	
The feud between Michael and Havelock's headmaster Gerard comes to a dramatic head after Gerard's star student, Liberty, turns to Waterloo Road. Chalky is shocked when Janeece fails to notice that Cheryl has chicken pox, and questions her capabilities as a mother. Connor snubs his mother, believing she is faking illness, but when Christine collapses down the stairs, it becomes clear not all is as it seems.
* Note: First appearance of Liberty Gordan. Final Appearance of Gerard Findley.	
The feud between Michael and Havelock's headmaster Gerard comes to a dramatic head after Gerard's star student, Liberty, turns to Waterloo Road. Chalky is shocked when Janeece fails to notice that Cheryl has chicken pox, and questions her capabilities as a mother. Connor snubs his mother, believing she is faking illness, but when Christine collapses down the stairs, it becomes clear not all is as it seems.
* Note: First appearance of Liberty Gordan. Final Appearance of Gerard Findley.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 136"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
At the end of his tether with Janeece, Chalky drops her in it with social services. Threatened with losing Cheryl, Janeece makes a big decision about her future at Waterloo Road. Rhiannon continues to bully Scout, and Maggie falls under Rhiannon's spell, much to Scout's despair. Christine learns that she has alcoholic hepatitis, and if she carries on drinking it will kill her. Determined to stop for Connor, she later experiences alarming withdrawal symptoms, witnessed by her entire class. Sian tries to make Michael go and see Billy.
*Note: Final Appearance of Janeece Bryant.	
At the end of his tether with Janeece, Chalky drops her in it with social services. Threatened with losing Cheryl, Janeece makes a big decision about her future at Waterloo Road. Rhiannon continues to bully Scout, and Maggie falls under Rhiannon's spell, much to Scout's despair. Christine learns that she has alcoholic hepatitis, and if she carries on drinking it will kill her. Determined to stop for Connor, she later experiences alarming withdrawal symptoms, witnessed by her entire class. Sian tries to make Michael go and see Billy.
*Note: Final Appearance of Janeece Bryant.	
At the end of his tether with Janeece, Chalky drops her in it with social services. Threatened with losing Cheryl, Janeece makes a big decision about her future at Waterloo Road. Rhiannon continues to bully Scout, and Maggie falls under Rhiannon's spell, much to Scout's despair. Christine learns that she has alcoholic hepatitis, and if she carries on drinking it will kill her. Determined to stop for Connor, she later experiences alarming withdrawal symptoms, witnessed by her entire class. Sian tries to make Michael go and see Billy.
*Note: Final Appearance of Janeece Bryant.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 137"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
It's Maggie and Grantly's wedding day, but she surprises everyone by calling the whole thing off. However, Scout is suspicious and soon realises the reason Maggie cancelled the wedding is because she is being threatened by her estranged husband, Trevor. Sian and Madi both set their sights on the same guy. Josh persuades Tom to let him leave Waterloo Road and spread his wings.
*Note: Final regular appearance of Josh Stevenson.	
It's Maggie and Grantly's wedding day, but she surprises everyone by calling the whole thing off. However, Scout is suspicious and soon realises the reason Maggie cancelled the wedding is because she is being threatened by her estranged husband, Trevor. Sian and Madi both set their sights on the same guy. Josh persuades Tom to let him leave Waterloo Road and spread his wings.
*Note: Final regular appearance of Josh Stevenson.	
It's Maggie and Grantly's wedding day, but she surprises everyone by calling the whole thing off. However, Scout is suspicious and soon realises the reason Maggie cancelled the wedding is because she is being threatened by her estranged husband, Trevor. Sian and Madi both set their sights on the same guy. Josh persuades Tom to let him leave Waterloo Road and spread his wings.
*Note: Final regular appearance of Josh Stevenson.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 138"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Lorraine's competition to design a bench leads to tension between quiet student Morag and her over-protective father. Connor tries to help Christine out, but makes more problems when he gives everyone top marks on their English papers and Audrey gets suspicious. Sian is shocked when Madi reveals her plans to leave Waterloo Road and Greenock, while Billy asks Michael to help him end his life.
*Note: First appearance of Kevin Skelton. Final Appearance of Madi Diamond, and Angus Hancock. First episode Maggie Croft is known as Maggie Budgen.	
Lorraine's competition to design a bench leads to tension between quiet student Morag and her over-protective father. Connor tries to help Christine out, but makes more problems when he gives everyone top marks on their English papers and Audrey gets suspicious. Sian is shocked when Madi reveals her plans to leave Waterloo Road and Greenock, while Billy asks Michael to help him end his life.
*Note: First appearance of Kevin Skelton. Final Appearance of Madi Diamond, and Angus Hancock. First episode Maggie Croft is known as Maggie Budgen.	
Lorraine's competition to design a bench leads to tension between quiet student Morag and her over-protective father. Connor tries to help Christine out, but makes more problems when he gives everyone top marks on their English papers and Audrey gets suspicious. Sian is shocked when Madi reveals her plans to leave Waterloo Road and Greenock, while Billy asks Michael to help him end his life.
*Note: First appearance of Kevin Skelton. Final Appearance of Madi Diamond, and Angus Hancock. First episode Maggie Croft is known as Maggie Budgen.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 139"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Scout realises Rhiannon is self-harming when Audrey's attempt to help the troubled student backfires. Can they bury the hatchet to get Rhiannon help? Christine and Audrey's feud comes to a head as they agree to attend meditation together. New boy Kevin pulls out the stops to prove himself to Connor, earning him the disapproval of Michael and Lorraine. Lorraine gets her sister, Sonya, a job at Waterloo Road, while Sian discovers Billy's plan.
*Note: First appearance of Sonya Donnegan.	
Scout realises Rhiannon is self-harming when Audrey's attempt to help the troubled student backfires. Can they bury the hatchet to get Rhiannon help? Christine and Audrey's feud comes to a head as they agree to attend meditation together. New boy Kevin pulls out the stops to prove himself to Connor, earning him the disapproval of Michael and Lorraine. Lorraine gets her sister, Sonya, a job at Waterloo Road, while Sian discovers Billy's plan.
*Note: First appearance of Sonya Donnegan.	
Scout realises Rhiannon is self-harming when Audrey's attempt to help the troubled student backfires. Can they bury the hatchet to get Rhiannon help? Christine and Audrey's feud comes to a head as they agree to attend meditation together. New boy Kevin pulls out the stops to prove himself to Connor, earning him the disapproval of Michael and Lorraine. Lorraine gets her sister, Sonya, a job at Waterloo Road, while Sian discovers Billy's plan.
*Note: First appearance of Sonya Donnegan.	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 140"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The pressure is getting to Connor as Christine is drinking heavier than ever, and he plans to run away with Imogen. However, when Christine gets wind of what is going on, she puts her foot down and her manipulation of her son has devastating consequences for Imogen. Michael is devastated when Billy asks him to help him end his life, but can Michael go through with it? Lorraine comes up with a simple but blunt plan to iron out bad results, putting Phoenix and other students' future at Waterloo Road in jeopardy.
*Note: Final regular appearance of Tariq Siddiqui. Final Appearance of Billy Bryne	
The pressure is getting to Connor as Christine is drinking heavier than ever, and he plans to run away with Imogen. However, when Christine gets wind of what is going on, she puts her foot down and her manipulation of her son has devastating consequences for Imogen. Michael is devastated when Billy asks him to help him end his life, but can Michael go through with it? Lorraine comes up with a simple but blunt plan to iron out bad results, putting Phoenix and other students' future at Waterloo Road in jeopardy.
*Note: Final regular appearance of Tariq Siddiqui. Final Appearance of Billy Bryne	
The pressure is getting to Connor as Christine is drinking heavier than ever, and he plans to run away with Imogen. However, when Christine gets wind of what is going on, she puts her foot down and her manipulation of her son has devastating consequences for Imogen. Michael is devastated when Billy asks him to help him end his life, but can Michael go through with it? Lorraine comes up with a simple but blunt plan to iron out bad results, putting Phoenix and other students' future at Waterloo Road in jeopardy.
*Note: Final regular appearance of Tariq Siddiqui. Final Appearance of Billy Bryne	 	 	 	 	
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"Episode 141"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 142"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 143"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 144"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 145"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 146"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 147"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 148"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 149"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
As the Barry clan continue to refuse to accept Kacey's identity issues, the whole situation gets too much for Sian and Barry winds her up until she snaps, slapping Barry in front of her class. Faced with the collapse of her career, Michael has to do all in his power to help his friend. Connor defies Christine after she discovers his engagement ring, and proposes to Imogen they get married sooner rather than later. Chalky and Kevin's game is head hunted by Lorraine.
Cillian returns to see Scout as a good friend after taking a break from his Regeneration Tour
*Note: Final appearance of Sian Diamond. The Twelfth Cillian Darcy Returns	
As the Barry clan continue to refuse to accept Kacey's identity issues, the whole situation gets too much for Sian and Barry winds her up until she snaps, slapping Barry in front of her class. Faced with the collapse of her career, Michael has to do all in his power to help his friend. Connor defies Christine after she discovers his engagement ring, and proposes to Imogen they get married sooner rather than later. Chalky and Kevin's game is head hunted by Lorraine.
Cillian returns to see Scout as a good friend after taking a break from his Regeneration Tour
*Note: Final appearance of Sian Diamond. The Twelfth Cillian Darcy Returns	
As the Barry clan continue to refuse to accept Kacey's identity issues, the whole situation gets too much for Sian and Barry winds her up until she snaps, slapping Barry in front of her class. Faced with the collapse of her career, Michael has to do all in his power to help his friend. Connor defies Christine after she discovers his engagement ring, and proposes to Imogen they get married sooner rather than later. Chalky and Kevin's game is head hunted by Lorraine.
Cillian returns to see Scout as a good friend after taking a break from his Regeneration Tour
*Note: Final appearance of Sian Diamond. The Twelfth Cillian Darcy Returns	 	 	 	 	
"Episode 150"	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Just as things look up for Scout, she is rocked by the arrival of her mother Tina. Tina says she wants a new start with her daughter, but Scout is unwilling to believe her, telling Tom that she has fallen for her mother's tricks too many times. However, when Tina's health takes a turn for the worst, Scout is left devastated and her whole future is in jeopardy. Grantly is rushed to hospital after collapsing, and given some shattering news, while Chalky accepts a business offer away from Greenock, but leaves Kevin behind.
Scout and Michael bid Cillian a friendly farewell as Cillian decided to return to Waterloo Road for ten weeks of the first term in autumn.
*Note: Final appearance of Jodie 'Scout' Allen. Final regular appearance of Daniel 'Chalky' Chalk and the Twelfth Cillian Darcy. First Episode Kevin Skelton is known as Kevin Chalk.	
Just as things look up for Scout, she is rocked by the arrival of her mother Tina. Tina says she wants a new start with her daughter, but Scout is unwilling to believe her, telling Tom that she has fallen for her mother's tricks too many times. However, when Tina's health takes a turn for the worst, Scout is left devastated and her whole future is in jeopardy. Grantly is rushed to hospital after collapsing, and given some shattering news, while Chalky accepts a business offer away from Greenock, but leaves Kevin behind.
Scout and Michael bid Cillian a friendly farewell as Cillian decided to return to Waterloo Road for ten weeks of the first term in autumn.
*Note: Final appearance of Jodie 'Scout' Allen. Final regular appearance of Daniel 'Chalky' Chalk and the Twelfth Cillian Darcy. First Episode Kevin Skelton is known as Kevin Chalk.	
Just as things look up for Scout, she is rocked by the arrival of her mother Tina. Tina says she wants a new start with her daughter, but Scout is unwilling to believe her, telling Tom that she has fallen for her mother's tricks too many times. However, when Tina's health takes a turn for the worst, Scout is left devastated and her whole future is in jeopardy. Grantly is rushed to hospital after collapsing, and given some shattering news, while Chalky accepts a business offer away from Greenock, but leaves Kevin behind.
Scout and Michael bid Cillian a friendly farewell as Cillian decided to return to Waterloo Road for ten weeks of the first term in autumn.
*Note: Final appearance of Jodie 'Scout' Allen. Final regular appearance of Daniel 'Chalky' Chalk and the Twelfth Cillian Darcy. First Episode Kevin Skelton is known as Kevin Chalk.	 	 	 	 	
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