Angela GriffinAngela Mellissa Griffin (born 19 July 1976) is an English actress, television presenter, and director who has been active on British television since the early 1990s. She is best known for portraying the roles of Fiona Middleton in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (1992–1998, 2019), Chantelle in the BBC2 Series Babyfather (2001-2002), Kim Campbell in the BBC One school-based drama series Waterloo Road (2006–2007, 2009–2010, 2023–2024), and DS Lizzie Maddox in the final two series of ITV's detective drama series Lewis (2014–2015).
Waterloo Road (TV series)Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015. In September 2021, the show was recommissioned, with production returning to the Greater Manchester area. PremiseWaterloo Road is set in a failing comprehensive school, and later academy of the same name and focuses on the professional and personal lives of the students and staff.
Jill HalfpennyJill Halfpenny (born 15 July 1975) is an English actress who first garnered attention playing Nicola Dobson in the coming-of-age drama series Byker Grove (1989–1992). She became more widely known for her roles as Rebecca Hopkins on the soap opera Coronation Street (1999–2000), Kate Mitchell on the soap opera EastEnders (2002–2005), and Izzie Redpath in Waterloo Road (2006–2007).
Denise WelchJacqueline Denise Welch (born 22 May 1958) is an English actress, television personality, writer and broadcaster. Her roles include Natalie Barnes in the ITVsoap operaCoronation Street (1997–2000), Steph Haydock in Waterloo Road (2006–2010, 2026), and Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks (2021–2022). Welch also appeared as a regular panellist on the ITVchat showLoose Women (2005–2013, 2018–2026).
Jason DoneJason Done (born 5 April 1973) is an English actor and narrator. He is best known for portraying the role of Tom Clarkson in the BBC One school-based drama series Waterloo Road (2006–2013). Done's other notable credits include Mordred in the miniseries Merlin (1998), and Stephen Snow in ITV drama series Where The Heart Is (1999–2001). In 2026, he joined the cast of the ITV soap operaEmmerdale as Steve Sykes.
Jason MerrellsJason Scott Merrells is an English actor, known for his roles in Casualty, Queer as Folk, Cutting It, Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. Early life and educationMerrells was born in Epping, Essex. His brother Simon Merrells is also an actor. Merrells studied at Chichester University. CareerMerrells got his first role in 1994 with an appearance in the film To Die For, in which he played a small part.
SchizophreniaMental disorder with psychotic symptomsMedical conditionSchizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized variously by hallucinations (typically, hearing voices), delusions, disorganized thinking or behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect. Symptoms develop gradually and typically begin during young adulthood.
AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction that can progress rapidly. It typically causes more than one of the following: an itchy rash, throat closing due to swelling that can obstruct or stop breathing; severe tongue swelling that can also interfere with or stop breathing; shortness of breath, vomiting, lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, and medical shock.
Sharlene WhyteSharlene Natasha Whyte (born 19 May 1976) is an English actress who is best known for playing Jenny Edwards in The Story of Tracy Beaker and Adanna Lawal, the Head of Pastoral Care, in the sixth series of Waterloo Road. She trained at RADA from 1996 till 1999.Judith BarkerJudith Barker (born 22 June 1943) is an English actress, best known for her role as the upwardly mobile homewrecker Janet Reid in Coronation Street, which she played from 1969 to 1977. Since her departure from Coronation Street, Barker has mostly been a character actress in television dramas, such as the 1984 Channel 4 series Scully, where she played the teacher Mrs Heath. An exception is her role as Audrey Manners in Brookside during 1995.
Ensemble castIn a dramatic production, an ensemble cast is one that comprises many principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time. StructureIn contrast to the popular model, which gives precedence to a sole protagonist, an ensemble cast leans more towards a sense of "collectivity and community".
BBCBritish public service broadcaster"The Beeb" redirects here. For other uses, see Beeb.The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England. Originally established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it evolved into its current state with its current name on 1 January 1927.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.