The seventh series of the British television drama series '' Waterloo Road'' began broadcasting on 4 May 2011, and ended on 25 April 2012 on

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. 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

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Plot

The show follows the lives of the teachers and the pupils at the eponymous school of Waterloo Road, a failing inner-city comprehensive.

Cast and characters

Staff

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 BB ...

as Karen Fisher; Headteacher (10 episodes) * William Ash as Christopher Mead; Deputy Headteacher and Science teacher (10 episodes) *

Jason Done Jason Done (born 5 April 1973) is an English actor who appeared as Mordred in the 1998 TV miniseries ''Merlin'', opposite Sam Neill. He is best known for his role as Stephen Snow in ITV drama '' Where The Heart Is'' from 1999 to 2001 and Tom ...

as Tom Clarkson; Deputy Headteacher and English teacher (30 episodes) *

Philip Martin Brown Philip Martin Brown (born 9 July 1956) is a British actor from Manchester. He is known for his long-running portrayal of English teacher Grantly Budgen in the hit BBC One school-based drama series ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'', w ...

as Grantly Budgen; Acting Head of English (30 episodes) *

Mark Benton Mark Benton (born 16 November 1965) is an English actor and television presenter known for his roles as Eddie in ''Early Doors'', Howard in '' Northern Lights'' and Martin Pond in '' Barbara''. Benton has also starred in the BBC One school-base ...

as Daniel "Chalky" Chalk; Mathematics teacher (29 episodes) * Chelsee Healey as Janeece Bryant; School secretary (27 episodes) * Alec Newman as Michael Byrne; Headteacher (20 episodes) * Chris Geere as Matt Wilding; Head of Music and Drama (20 episodes) *

Jaye Jacobs Emma Jaye Jacobs (born 27 May 1982), known professionally as Jaye Jacobs, is an English actress. She is best known for playing the roles of Donna Jackson in the BBC medical drama series '' Holby City'' from 2004 to 2011 and 2017 to 2022 and deput ...

as Sian Diamond; Deputy Headteacher and Head of Science (20 episodes) * Alex Walkinshaw as Jez Diamond; Head of Physical Education (18 episodes) *

Robson Green Robson Golightly Green (born 18 December 1964) is an English actor, angler, singer-songwriter and presenter. His first major TV role was as hospital porter Jimmy Powell in BBC drama series '' Casualty'' in 1989. He then went on to portray Fusi ...

as Rob Scotcher; Site manager (10 episodes) *

Melanie Hill Melanie Jane Hill (born 11 January 1962) is a British actress, known for playing Hazel Redfern in '' Auf Wiedersehen, Pet'' (1985–1986), Aveline in ''Bread'' (1986–1991), Rita Dolan in Kay Mellor drama '' Playing the Field'' (1998–2002), ...

as Maggie Croft; Senior Canteen Assistant (10 episodes) *

Poppy Jhakra Poppy Jhakra (born 1984) is an English actress from West Yorkshire. She is best known for her roles in '' Waterloo Road'' and '' Coronation Street''. Jhakra has appeared in '' Holby City'', '' Waking the Dead'' and '' Doctors''. She graduated from ...

as Eleanor Chaudry; English teacher (10 episodes) * Sarah Hadland as Linda Radleigh; Head of English (9 episodes) *

Heather Peace Heather Mary Peace (born 16 June 1975) is a British actress, musician and LGBT rights activist from Bradford, England. She is best known for her hit role as Nikki Boston in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' from 2012 to 20 ...

as Nikki Boston; Head of English and Media Studies (8 episodes) * Elaine Symons as Rose Kelly; Canteen Assistant (6 episodes) *

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 ...

as Lorraine Donnegan; School benefactor (3 episodes)

Pupils

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as Denzil Kelly (29 episodes) * Millie Katana as Shona Mansfield (29 episodes) * Darcy Isa as Lauren Andrews (28 episodes) * Hope Katana as Rhona Mansfield (28 episodes) *

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 ...

as Finn Sharkey (28 episodes) * William Rush as Josh Stevenson (25 episodes) *

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 ...

as Emily James (24 episodes) *

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'' (2021–202 ...

as Jodie "Scout" Allen (24 episodes) *

Ben-Ryan Davies Ben-Ryan Davies (born 30 December 1988) is an English actor who played Ronan Burley in '' Waterloo Road'', Ryan in '' From There to Here'' and Nick Savage in ''Hollyoaks''. Career He appeared in the CBBC show Jinx from October 2009 to January ...

as Ronan Burley (21 episodes) * Kaya Moore as Phoenix Taylor (20 episodes) * Aryana Ramkhalawon as Trudi Siddiqui (20 episodes) *

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 seri ...

as Vicki MacDonald (20 episodes) * Naveed Choudhry as Tariq Siddiqui (19 episodes) * Lee Abbate as Zack Diamond (19 episodes) *

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 in ...

as Madi Diamond (19 episodes) *

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 D ...

as Kyle Stack (18 episodes) * Kane Tomlinson-Weaver as Harley Taylor (18 episodes) *

Linzey Cocker Linzey is the family name of *Andrew Linzey Andrew Linzey (born 2 February 1952) is an English Anglican priest, theologian, and prominent figure in Christian vegetarianism. He is a member of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Oxford, an ...

as Jess Fisher (10 episodes) * Oliver Lee as Aiden Scotcher (10 episodes) * Shifaa Arfann as Naseem Siddiqui (9 episodes) *

Ayesha Gwilt Ayesha Gwilt''England & Wales, Birth Index: 1984–2005'', as accessed oAncestry.co.uk (born 1989) is an English actress. She trained at the National Youth Theatre and has appeared in several theatre productions since. She also has a role in th ...

as Amy Porter (9 episodes) * Ceallach Spellman as Harry Fisher (8 episodes) *

Holly Kenny Holly Kenny (born 23 January 1995 in Leeds, England) is an English actress. She played the role of Sambuca Kelly on the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' from 2009 until her character was killed off in 2011. Career Kenny firs ...

as Sambuca Kelly (6 episodes)

Others

Recurring

Nicholas Gleaves Nicholas Gleaves (born 2 January 1969) is an English actor and playwright. Career Gleaves's first theatre part was as an extra in '' Don Carlos'' at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. He did several plays there including the lead in '' ...

as Richard Whitman; Director of Education (6 episodes) * Robert Haythorne as Wayne Johnson; Michael's attacker (6 episodes) * Matt Kennard as Craig O'Leary; Janeece's fiancé and con artist (6 episodes) * Stefan Gumbs as Eugene Garvey; Gang leader (5 episodes) * Jo-Anne Knowles as Rosie Matthews; Matt's pregnant best friend (5 episodes) *

Lisa Riley Lisa Jane Riley (born 13 July 1976) is an English actress and television presenter. Riley portrayed Mandy Dingle in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' between 1995 and 2001, and again from 2019. She also replaced Jeremy Beadle as ...

as Tina Allen; Scout's mother (4 episodes) *

Debra Stephenson Debra Stephenson (born 4 June 1972) is an English actress, comedian, impressionist and singer, best known for her roles as Diane Powell in ''Playing the Field'', Shell Dockley in '' Bad Girls'' and as Frankie Baldwin in ''Coronation Street''. ...

as Naomi Scotcher; Rob's ex-wife and Aiden's mother (4 episodes) *

James Gaddas James Gaddas (born 17 June 1960) is an English actor best known for his roles in ''Coronation Street'', '' Bad Girls'', '' Doctors'', ''Emmerdale'' and ''Hollyoaks''. Career Gaddas played Eddie Ainsworth in the tenth episode of the seventh seri ...

as Alan Dixon; Director of Education (3 episodes) * John Thomson as Nelson Smith; Phoenix and Harley's father (3 episodes) *

Ian Aspinall Ian Aspinall (born 1961) is a British actor. He played Mubbs Hussein in '' Holby City'' from 2001 to 2005, and has also appeared in '' City Central'', ''The Bill'', '' Silent Witness'', ''Peak Practice'', '' Waterloo Road'' and ''Casualty''. He al ...

as Dr. Kanda; Sambuca's oncologist (2 episodes) *

Andrew McNair Andrew McNair is best known for being the custodian who served the Continental Congress. A member of the Masonic Order, he served as official ringer of the Liberty Bell from 1759 to 1776, and he likely rang it to announce independence, on July 8, 1 ...

as Darren; Scout's drug dealer (2 episodes) *

Jonathan Wrather Jonathan Wrather (born 16 March 1969) is an English actor. He is known for his soap opera roles in '' Coronation Street'' as Joe Carter from 2002 until 2003, and in ''Emmerdale'' as Pierce Harris from 2016 until 2017, making a guest appearance in ...

as Dr. Alex Stoneham; Neonatal consultant caring for Matt and Rosie's baby (2 episodes)

Guest

* Kirstie Armstrong as Ali Redback; Pupil (1 episode) *

Jane Asher Jane Asher (born 5 April 1946)The International Who's Who of Women, 3rd edition, ed. Elizabeth Sleeman, Europa Publications, 2002, p. 29 is an English actress and author. She achieved early fame as a child actress and has worked extensively in f ...

as Margaret Harker; Investor (1 episode) *

Gemma Atkinson Gemma Louise Atkinson (born 16 November 1984) is an English influencer, actress, radio presenter and former glamour model. She played Lisa Hunter in ''Hollyoaks'' (2001–2005, 2022) and in three spin-off series, '' Hollyoaks: After Hours'' (2 ...

as Mandy; Businesswoman (1 episode) * Kaine Barr as Mason Price; Pupil (1 episode) * Mish Boyko as Danilo Babicz; Pupil (1 episode) * Kaya Brady as Mia Willington; Woman who hires Scout as a live-in carer (1 episode) *

Daniel Brocklebank Daniel Brocklebank (born 21 December 1979) is a British actor, best known for portraying the roles of Ivan Jones in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' (2005–2006), and Billy Mayhew in ITV's other long-running soap ''Coronation Street'' (2014 ...

as Karl Johnson; Chair of Governors (1 episode) *

Lorraine Cheshire Lorraine Cheshire (born 15 August 1958) is an English actress, known for her roles as Sue Benson in the Sky sitcom '' Trollied'', Fleur Budgen in the BBC One school-based drama '' Waterloo Road'' and Lorraine Bird in the Channel 4 school-based ...

as Fleur Budgen; Grantly's wife (1 episode) *

Margi Clarke Margi Clarke (born 25 May 1954) is an English actress and radio and television presenter. She had a leading role in the film ''Letter to Brezhnev'' (1985), a low-budget film which had an international release. Later, Clarke played Jackie Dobbs ...

as Bette Mansfield; Rhona and Shona's grandmother (1 episode) * Matthew Crompton as Simon Walker; Scout's foster father (1 episode) * Amelia Curtis as Vanessa Cooper; Head of English candidate (1 episode) *

Louise Delamere Louise Alexandra Delamere (born 17 June 1969) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Lia in the Channel 4 comedy drama ''No Angels'' and Colette Sheward in the BBC medical drama '' Holby City''. Career Delamere appeared in ''Agatha ...

as Marion James; Emily's mother (1 episode) *

Tupele Dorgu Tupele Dorgu (born 13 December 1977 in Preston, Lancashire) is an English actress and voice over artist. She is best known for playing the role of Kelly Crabtree in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' from 2004 to 2010. Education Dorgu ...

as Keely James; Garden centre manager (1 episode) * Kriss Dosanjh as Mr. Siddiqui; Tariq, Trudi and Naseem's father (1 episode) * Alicya Eyo as Sandi Mansfield; Rhona and Shona's mother (1 episode) * Keicha Greenidge as Mercedes Garvey; Pupil and Eugene's sister (1 episode) *

Matt Greenwood Matt Greenwood (born 27 February 1995) is an English actor best known for portraying Tom Clarke in the BBC drama series ''The A Word'' and Martin Dunbar in '' Waterloo Road''. He has also appeared in '' Casualty'', ''Bohemian Rhapsody'', and '' ...

as Martin Dunbar; Pupil (1 episode) *

Abigail Hardingham Abigail Hardingham (born circa 1991) is a British actress. Hardingham's roles include Alice Webster in the BBC Drama '' The Missing'' (2016) and Holly in the British horror comedy film ''Nina Forever''. In 2015, Hardingham was awarded "Most Promi ...

as Andi O'Donnell; Pupil (1 episode) * Dominique Jackson as Evie Prior; Pupil (1 episode) *

Emily Joyce Emily Sian Joyce (born 12 April 1969) is an English actress best known for playing the role of Janet Dawkins in the BBC comedy series '' My Hero'', between 2000 and 2006. Early life Joyce is the youngest of three sisters, all of whom are in ...

as Viv O'Donnell; Radio presenter and Andi's mother (1 episode) *

Andrew Knott Andrew Knott (born 22 November 1979) is a British actor. He played Dirtbox in ''Gavin & Stacey'', and Dickon Sowerby in the 1993 film '' The Secret Garden''. Life and career Knott was born in Salford. His first acting was done in British televi ...

as Greg Barrington; Journalist undercover as a teaching assistant (1 episode) * Greg Kolpakchi as Yevhen Babicz; Danilo's brother (1 episode) * Maeve Larkin as Julie Walker; Scout's foster mother (1 episode) *

Jacqueline Leonard Jacqueline Jackie Leonard is a Scottish actress. She is known for playing Sarah Preston in the ITV drama ''Peak Practice'' from 1993 to 1996, Lorraine Wicks in the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'' from 1996 to 1997, Dr. Caroline Powers in the BB ...

as Pamela Dunbar; Martin's mother (1 episode) *

Tracy-Ann Oberman Tracy-Ann Oberman (born Tracy Anne Oberman; 25 August 1966) is an English actress, playwright and narrator. She is widely known for roles including Chrissie Watts in the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'' (2004–2005) and Valerie Lewis or "Auntie ...

as Alison Drew; School inspector (1 episode) *

Kai Owen Kai Owen (born 4 September 1975) is a Welsh actor of stage and screen, known to Welsh audiences for his numerous roles on Welsh language television and to worldwide audiences for his portrayal of Rhys Williams in '' Torchwood'' and Pete Bucha ...

as Ken Watling; Professional rugby player (1 episode) *

Roxanne Pallett Roxanne Carrion (born Roxanne Kaboli-Nejad, later Roxanne Pallett; 26 December 1982) is an English actress, television personality, and broadcaster. She played Jo Stiles in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' (2005–2008), and has appeared in th ...

as Shelby Dixon; Pupil (1 episode) *

Paul Popplewell Paul Popplewell (born 18 April 1977) is a British actor. He became a professional actor at 16, leaving college after gaining the lead role of Simon in the BBC television drama ''Criminal'', for which he won Best Actor at the Golden Chest Film Fe ...

as Callum Pearson; Ali's abusive stepfather (1 episode) *

Jodie Prenger Jodie Prenger (born 12 June 1979) is an English actress and singer, best known as the winner of BBC television series '' I'd Do Anything'' on 31 May 2008 and the second series of ''The Biggest Loser'' in 2006. In 2022, she began portraying the ...

as Linda Wickes; Photographer (1 episode) * Kelly Price as Sarah Diamond; Jez's ex-wife and Madi and Zack's mother (1 episode) * Samantha Power as Sarah Pearson; Ali's mother (1 episode) * Meriel Scholfield as Eileen Jackson; Freddie's mother (1 episode) * Joseph Slack as Stuart Foley; Pupil (1 episode) * Niek Versteeg as Freddie Jackson; Pupil (1 episode)

Episodes

DVD release

Four box sets of the seventh series have been released. Episodes 1-10 (Autumn Term) of the series were released on 17 October 2011,. Episodes 11-20 (Spring Term) were released on 26 March 2012. Episodes 21-30 (Summer Term) were released on 10 September 2012. All episodes in one boxset were released on 8 April 2013. They were released with a "12"

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(BBFC) certificate (meaning it is unsuitable for viewing by those under the age of 12 years).

References

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