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Waterloo Road (series 7)
The seventh series of the British television drama series ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'' began broadcasting on 4 May 2011, and ended on 25 April 2012 on BBC One. The series follows the lives of the faculty and pupils of the eponymous school, a failing inner-city comprehensive school. It consists of thirty episodes, shown in three blocks of ten episodes each. The seventh series achieved an average of 5.30 million viewers in the ratings. It is the last series to be set in Rochdale, England. Plot The show follows the lives of the teachers and the pupils at the eponymous school of Waterloo Road, a failing inner-city comprehensive school, comprehensive. Cast and characters Staff * Amanda Burton as Karen Fisher; Headteacher (10 episodes) * William Ash (actor), William Ash as Christopher Mead; Deputy Headteacher and Science teacher (10 episodes) * Jason Done as Tom Clarkson; Deputy Headteacher and English teacher (30 episodes) * Philip Martin Brown as Grantly Budgen; Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Burton
Irene Amanda Burton is a Northern Irish actress. Her notable credits include Heather Haversham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' (1982–1986), Beth Glover in the ITV drama series ''Peak Practice'' (1993–1995), Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series ''Silent Witness'' (1996–2004, 2021–present), Clare Blake in the ITV crime drama series '' The Commander'' (2003–2008), Karen Fisher in the BBC school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2010–2011), and Katherine Maguire in the ITV detective series ''Marcella'' (2020). Early life and education Burton was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, the youngest of four sisters. Her father was a primary school headmaster at Ballougry Primary School, which she attended as a child.Bearn, Emily"Being Amanda Burton" telegraph.co.uk, 10 May 2002; retrieved 14 July 2009. After later attending Londonderry High School she moved to England at the age of 18, where she spent three years studying drama at the Manchester Metropolitan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comprehensive School
A comprehensive school typically describes a secondary school for pupils aged approximately 11–18, that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude, in contrast to a selective school system where admission is restricted on the basis of selection criteria, usually academic performance. The term is commonly used in relation to England and Wales, where comprehensive schools were introduced as state schools on an experimental basis in the 1940s and became more widespread from 1965. They may be part of a local education authority or be a self governing academy or part of a multi-academy trust. About 90% of English secondary school pupils attend a comprehensive school (academy schools, community schools, faith schools, foundation schools, free schools, studio schools, university technical colleges, state boarding schools, City Technology Colleges, etc). Specialist schools may also select up to 10% of their intake for aptitude in their specialism. A sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Sampson
George William Sampson (born 29 June 1993) is an English street dancer, television presenter, singer, and actor. He won the second series of ''Britain's Got Talent'' on 31 May 2008 at the age of 14. He is an official ambassador of the United Dance Organisation. Career ''Britain's Got Talent'' 2007 series In 2007, dance teacher Dominic Chambers told Sampson that there were auditions in the area that would be right up his alley. He discovered he'd be auditioning for the first series of ''Britain's Got Talent'' only when he arrived. In his audition, he danced to " Drop" (Timbaland featuring Magoo & Fatman Scoop), receiving a yes vote from all three judges. However, despite Simon Cowell's enthusiasm, he was unable to convince the other two judges, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan, to let Sampson proceed to the live semi-finals. This experience made Sampson determined to re-audition the following year and prove Holden and Morgan wrong. In the intervening time, he continued dancing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia Henshaw
Georgia Henshaw (born 11 July 1993) is a Welsh actress best known for her roles on British television. Among her leading roles have been those of Rosie, a member of "The Ace Gang" in '' Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging'', and as JJ's love interest, Lara, in '' Skins''. She has also appeared as Cassie Claypole in the BBC Three show ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps''. From 2011 to 2012, she starred in the BBC One BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, p ... school-based drama series, '' Waterloo Road'', as Madi Diamond. Filmography References External links * * 1993 births Living people People educated at Olchfa School Actresses from Swansea Welsh child actresses Welsh film actresses Welsh television actresses 21st-century Welsh actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Ryan
Rebecca Ryan (born 27 April 1991) is an English actress, best known for her role as Debbie Gallagher in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series '' Shameless'' (2004–2009). Ryan also appeared as Vicki MacDonald in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2009–2011), Gemma Dean in the BBC One medical drama ''Casualty'' (2017–2019) and from 2021 to 2022, she appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' as Lydia Chambers. Career Ryan's Northern Irish mother Maranna was the first World Irish dancing champion. Inspired by her mother, Ryan took up Irish dancing lessons at age 3, competed in numerous competitions and ranked third at age 12. Ryan first followed her brother, Charlie Ryan, onto the stage at the age of six in a production of ''The Who's Tommy'' at Manchester Opera House. Ryan then starred as Debbie Gallagher in '' Shameless'', which she began playing at the age of 11. Though she never had any formal training as an actor, she credits the time spen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben-Ryan Davies
Ben-Ryan Davies (born 30 December 1988) is an English actor who played Ronan Burley in ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'', Ryan in ''From There to Here'' and Nick Savage in ''Hollyoaks''. Career He appeared in the CBBC show Jinx (TV series), Jinx from October 2009 to January 2010. From September 2010, Davies appeared in ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'' playing character Ronan Burley. His last episode was in 2012 in series 7, episode 20, and a guest appearance in episode 30. In 2014, he appeared in CBBC's ''Harriet's Army'' set during World War I where he plays Edward Grange, the elder brother of Harriet. He played the role of Michael Parry in the 2015 TV mini series, ''Black Work''. In 2016, Davies joined the regular cast of ''Hollyoaks'' as Nick Savage. In 2017, he was nominated for a The British Soap Awards, British Soap Award for that role. He left the show in June 2017 when his character was sentenced to prison. Davies played the role of Prince Charmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katie McGlynn
Katie McGlynn (born 16 July 1993) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Jodie "Scout" Allen in '' Waterloo Road'' (2011–2013), Sinead Tinker in ''Coronation Street'' (2013–2020), and Becky Quentin in ''Hollyoaks'' (2021–2022). She also competed in the nineteenth series of ''Strictly Come Dancing ''Strictly Come Dancing'' (informally known as ''Strictly'') is a British dance contest show in which celebrities partner with professional dancers to compete in mainly ballroom and Latin dance. Each couple is scored by a panel of usually 4 ...'' before being eliminated in week 3. Filmography Awards and nominations References External links * 1993 births Living people English soap opera actresses English television actresses 21st-century English actresses Actresses from Greater Manchester actors from Rochdale {{England-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shannon Flynn
Shannon Flynn (born 22 August 1996) is an English actress and presenter from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, who is best known for appearing in ''Friday Download as well as Emily James in the BBC school-based drama, ''Waterloo Road''., and had starred in its film, '' Up All Night''. From 2013–2015, Flynn starred in the CBBC children's show, ''Dani's Castle.'' Career Flynn's acting career began in 2008 with some small roles in theatre productions. In 2009, she joined the cast of the BBC One drama '' Waterloo Road'' as Emily James alongside Jenna-Louise Coleman. In 2012, she was cast in the CBBC children's television programme ''Dani's Castle ''alongside Dani Harmer. The show began airing in 2013 and a second series began airing in 2014. The show was renewed for a third series which was filmed in 2014 and began airing on 7 July 2015. In 2012, she made her first appearance on the CBBC children's entertainment show ''Friday Download ''as a guest presenter, and in 2013 she join ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Rush (actor)
William Rush (born 6 July 1994) is a British actor, best known for his role in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' as Josh Stevenson. Early life Rush attended Bamford Academy and trained at Manchester School of Acting. Career Rush started his career in Channel 4's '' Shameless'', as a lad at an ice cream van, before being given a small part in BBC's ''Grange Hill'', playing the role of Ali Duncan. He also appeared in ''The Street'' and '' Drop Dead Gorgeous''. From 2009 to 2012, he played Josh Stevenson in '' Waterloo Road'' and made a guest appearance the following year. In 2016, Rush auditioned for series 13 of ''The X Factor'' and made it through to the six-chair challenge, the third of four elimination stages. Personal life Rush is the son of ''Coronation Street'' actress Debbie Rush and has an older sister, actress Poppy Rush Poppy Rush (born 10 October 1991) is a British television actress. Early life Poppy Rush was born 10 October 1991. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack McMullen
Jack Michael McMullen (born 22 February 1991) is an English actor and writer, best known for his roles in '' Waterloo Road'', ''Little Boy Blue'', ''Brookside'' and ''Grange Hill''. Early life Jack Michael McMullen was born in Liverpool on 22 February 1991. Career McMullen made his television debut as Josh McLoughlin on the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'', playing the role from 2002 until the show's final episode in November 2003. He won two British Soap Awards for his role in the show; the first for Best Newcomer, and the second for Best On-Screen Partnership with co-star Sarah White. McMullen went on to appear as Timothy "Tigger" Johnson in the long-running BBC One children's television serial, ''Grange Hill'', appearing from 2004, initially in a guest role, and later a regular cast slot until 2008. He was in an episode of the BBC One drama series ''The Street'', then appeared in ''The Bill''. Next, he starred in BBC Switch's ''Proper Messy''. He was in an episode of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reece Douglas
This article lists the characters and the actors who portray them from the award-winning BBC television series '' Waterloo Road''. The series utilises an ensemble cast, led by the staff members of the eponymous school. It also has a high turnover rate of characters, with staff and pupils joining and leaving the school over time. Over the ten series of its initial run, ''Waterloo Road'' features a total of forty-eight main characters, including six Headteachers. Main characters Senior Management Team Staff Introduced in series 1 *Jack Rimmer (Jason Merrells, series 1−3) is the Headmaster of Waterloo Road from the start of the series, who assumes the position in an acting capacity after his predecessor's public breakdown. His efforts to turn the school around face various challenges, and his confrontational style causes consternation. He has romantic liaisons with Steph Haydock and LEA inspector Heather Davenport, and a more serious relationship with Davina Shackleton. In seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Daniela Jolanta Denby-Ashe (born 9 August 1978) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Sarah Hills on the soap opera ''EastEnders'', Margaret Hale on the period drama ''North and South'', and Janey Harper on the BBC sitcom ''My Family''. She also played Lorraine Donnegan on the drama series '' Waterloo Road''. Early life Denby-Ashe was born in North West London on 9 August 1978, the daughter of Polish immigrants; her father's original name was Miroslaw Pszkit. Before her parents married, they decided to adopt a more British-sounding surname, so they each chose a surname they liked from the telephone directory and hyphenated them. Denby-Ashe is fluent in English, Polish, and French, learning the latter from her grandmother, who was raised in France until World War II broke out. She began studying ballet at the age of two and tap at a later stage; from the ages of 10 to 16, she attended several drama schools, including the Corona Academy. Career Denby-Ashe first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
