Waterloo Road Series 8 will be back on your screens in September.
Series 7 Episode 30 Information:
Michael arrives for the last day at Waterloo Road and discovers Alan Dixon in his office. He is at the school to speak to the staff about alternative employment options. Michael asks Alan to let him be the one to tell the staff about the closure, but Alan has already sent out letters.
In the staff room, the teachers are shocked about the closure. Michael tells them about the school he is setting up with Lorraine and he wants them to speak to her about going too. Tom is concerned for the kids more than anything.
At assembly, Michael tells the students about the closure before giving a motivational speech about how they represent the spirit of the school and they need to take that with them. When Michael realises that not all of the students will get a place in a local school, he makes a decision that will change some of their lives forever.
Meanwhile, Josh returns to school for the final day and can't believe how his best friend Finn was dragged into the gangs so easily. At the same time, Tariq receives a crossbow in the post, ordered by Kyle to get payback on Finn. They will smuggle it into the school and use it at the prom later.
Elsewhere, Finn and Trudi get back together, Janeece receives a surprising gift, and Grantly and Maggie's relationship progresses.
In the staff room, the teachers are shocked about the closure. Michael tells them about the school he is setting up with Lorraine and he wants them to speak to her about going too. Tom is concerned for the kids more than anything.
At assembly, Michael tells the students about the closure before giving a motivational speech about how they represent the spirit of the school and they need to take that with them. When Michael realises that not all of the students will get a place in a local school, he makes a decision that will change some of their lives forever.
Meanwhile, Josh returns to school for the final day and can't believe how his best friend Finn was dragged into the gangs so easily. At the same time, Tariq receives a crossbow in the post, ordered by Kyle to get payback on Finn. They will smuggle it into the school and use it at the prom later.
Elsewhere, Finn and Trudi get back together, Janeece receives a surprising gift, and Grantly and Maggie's relationship progresses.
Series 7 Episode 29 Information:
It’s the day of Scout’s wedding to asylum seeking pupil Danilo and she is having doubts – but her mum persuades her to go through with it.
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’s a race against time to find the happy couple.
Meanwhile, Finn is pressured into committing an act of retaliation on Tariq’s gang. 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 LA to find out why, he discovers the future of the school is under threat.
Elsewhere, Lorraine continues to chase Michael about her job offer, Zak 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’s a race against time to find the happy couple.
Meanwhile, Finn is pressured into committing an act of retaliation on Tariq’s gang. 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 LA to find out why, he discovers the future of the school is under threat.
Elsewhere, Lorraine continues to chase Michael about her job offer, Zak struggles with his identity now that his father has gone and Maggie and Grantly take their relationship to the next level.
Series 7 Episode 28 Information:
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. Meanwhile 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 see what state Shelby and Madi are in – Shelby is his daughter!
Elsewhere, Jez realises he needs to prioritise his relationship with his children and Kyle oversteps the line when he is caught selling illegal vodka shots.
Janeece is led to drastic measures as she struggles financially, Finn falls further under the Murray gang’s influence and a former pupil of Michael’s arrives with a very interesting offer.
Knowing that she has failed, Shelby suggests to Madi that they go to the pub to celebrate Madi’s 18th birthday. Meanwhile 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 see what state Shelby and Madi are in – Shelby is his daughter!
Elsewhere, Jez realises he needs to prioritise his relationship with his children and Kyle oversteps the line when he is caught selling illegal vodka shots.
Janeece is led to drastic measures as she struggles financially, Finn falls further under the Murray gang’s influence and a former pupil of Michael’s arrives with a very interesting offer.
Series 7 Episode 27 Information:
It’s 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. He 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.
Meanwhile, it’s the day of Janeece’s wedding and nothing seems 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 and Finn both make potentially life changing decision.
Without his medication his mental health begins to spiral out of control. He 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.
Meanwhile, it’s the day of Janeece’s wedding and nothing seems 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 and Finn both make potentially life changing decision.
Series 7 Episode 26 Information:
It’s the day of the school fun run and Jez’s star athlete, Mercedes, has been training hard to impress him.
When she’s 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 and Grantly returns to work, barely a week after the loss of his wife.
When she’s 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 and Grantly returns to work, barely a week after the loss of his wife.
Series 7 Episode 25 Information:
Grantly struggles to cope when Fleur's health deteriorates, and after a heart-to-heart with Maggie, he hands in his resignation so he can spend more time with his wife. Grabbing her from the nursing home, he heads off to a country cottage near where they honeymooned in a desperate bid to jog her memory. Back at school Trudi's world is plunged into crisis by the discovery she is pregnant, while Nicki challenges Tom to be more honest about Josh's mental health issues.
Series 7 Episode 24 Information:
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.
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.
Meanwhile, 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 and Trudi feels guilty when she forgets the anniversary of her mother’s death.
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.
Meanwhile, 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 and Trudi feels guilty when she forgets the anniversary of her mother’s death.
Series 7 Episode 23 Information:
Josh’s promise to quit drugs for good is tested when his charismatic dealer Grady gets in touch and his drug problem starts spirals out of control.
Tom is livid when he discovers drugs in his son’s pocket and their relationship is plunged into crisis.
Tom is tasked with overseeing the selection process for the new Head of English and the two candidates, Vanessa and Nicki, are quickly put to the test. Nicki’s disciplinarian approach gets results, but Tom takes offence when she offers him some words of advice about Josh and he decides that neither candidate is suitable. When Nicki later chases down Grady, Tom realises his mistake and apologises, offering her the role as Head of English.
Elsewhere, 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.
Tom is livid when he discovers drugs in his son’s pocket and their relationship is plunged into crisis.
Tom is tasked with overseeing the selection process for the new Head of English and the two candidates, Vanessa and Nicki, are quickly put to the test. Nicki’s disciplinarian approach gets results, but Tom takes offence when she offers him some words of advice about Josh and he decides that neither candidate is suitable. When Nicki later chases down Grady, Tom realises his mistake and apologises, offering her the role as Head of English.
Elsewhere, 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.
Series 7 Episode 22 Information:
It’s the day of the head boy and head girl elections, but Lauren has other priorities as she sets her sights on a modelling career.
She shines in front of the camera at an audition, only to be told that she’s not right for them and that surgery could help her. She hits upon a moneymaking scheme to raise the necessary funds, but some careful words from good friend Josh make her reconsider.
Trudi clashes with Michael over his anti-gang measures and arranges a protest. Impressed by her leadership qualities, Michael appeals to Trudi to work with him.
Elsewhere, Josh’s drug problem lands him into deep trouble with Tom; Matt is shocked when Rosie goes into premature labour and Maggie challenges Grantly for setting up direct competition against her cosmetic company.
She shines in front of the camera at an audition, only to be told that she’s not right for them and that surgery could help her. She hits upon a moneymaking scheme to raise the necessary funds, but some careful words from good friend Josh make her reconsider.
Trudi clashes with Michael over his anti-gang measures and arranges a protest. Impressed by her leadership qualities, Michael appeals to Trudi to work with him.
Elsewhere, Josh’s drug problem lands him into deep trouble with Tom; Matt is shocked when Rosie goes into premature labour and Maggie challenges Grantly for setting up direct competition against her cosmetic company.
Series 7 Episode 21 Information:
It’s the first day of term at Waterloo Road and Sian, who is covering for Michael, has her work cut out when the school is infiltrated by a local gang – the DSC.
Tariq’s efforts to turn over a new leaf are challenged by the arrival of new pupil Mason, who is fresh out of youth detention centre and who soon makes it clear that he expects Tariq to join the DSC. The gang set their sights on attacking Finn and the situation escalates when Mason secures a knife.
The spotlight falls on Jez as the prime suspect to Michael’s hit and run, but with his marriage back on track he’s concerned that Sian will find out he was with Janeece. Meanwhile Chalky is backing up Linda’s story, but when his suspicions are aroused the net begins to close in on her. And Grantly makes a new enemy, dinner lady Maggie, when he criticises her culinary efforts.
Tariq’s efforts to turn over a new leaf are challenged by the arrival of new pupil Mason, who is fresh out of youth detention centre and who soon makes it clear that he expects Tariq to join the DSC. The gang set their sights on attacking Finn and the situation escalates when Mason secures a knife.
The spotlight falls on Jez as the prime suspect to Michael’s hit and run, but with his marriage back on track he’s concerned that Sian will find out he was with Janeece. Meanwhile Chalky is backing up Linda’s story, but when his suspicions are aroused the net begins to close in on her. And Grantly makes a new enemy, dinner lady Maggie, when he criticises her culinary efforts.
Series 7 Episode 20 Information:
The last day of term starts badly for Michael, when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car, and 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 Em tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road and each other.
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 Em tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road and each other.
Series 7 Episode 17 Information:
Waterloo Road welcomes Viv O’Donnell, local radio DJ superstar, 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 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 over the 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.
Everyone’s excited about having a masterclass in radio journalism from a chat show supremo - everyone 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 over the 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.
Series 7 Episode 18 Information:
Margaret Harker, the wife of a local entrepreneur, is visiting the school to consider if she should make a sizeable donation to Waterloo Road, as the drama continues.
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.
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.
Series 7 Episode 17 Information:
Michael, appreciative of Sian’s support when a newspaper article announces his salary, confides in her about his house being broken into, but is alarmed when footage of his fight with Wayne is emailed to him anonymously, as the school drama continues. Tom, meanwhile, is irked when he learns that a teaching assistant, Greg, has been brought in by Linda to help him, but when Greg’s background and knowledge of English literature doesn’t quite ring true, a suspicious Tariq lays a trap for him.
Meanwhile, when Rosie tells Matt she’s pregnant, Matt is struck by the enormity of fatherhood and suggests they draw up an agreement of what is expected.
Scout is dismayed that Phoenix is considering the army, and when a jealous Vicki loses it with Ronan over a bodged Biology project, Ronan informs her that enough is enough. And Michael is left devastated when Sian tells him their affair is over.
Meanwhile, when Rosie tells Matt she’s pregnant, Matt is struck by the enormity of fatherhood and suggests they draw up an agreement of what is expected.
Scout is dismayed that Phoenix is considering the army, and when a jealous Vicki loses it with Ronan over a bodged Biology project, Ronan informs her that enough is enough. And Michael is left devastated when Sian tells him their affair is over.
Series 7 Episode 16 Information:
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, as the school drama continues.
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.
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.
Series 7 Episode 15 Information:
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, in the latest episode of the school drama.
At school, 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. And Michael’s world is rocked even further by the sudden arrival of Wayne!
At school, 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. And Michael’s world is rocked even further by the sudden arrival of Wayne!
Series 7 Episode 14 Information:
It’s 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, as the drama continues.
When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees.
Things come to a head between a stressed-out Vicki and Ronan and when Vicki injuries 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…
When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees.
Things come to a head between a stressed-out Vicki and Ronan and when Vicki injuries 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…
Series 7 Episode 13 Information:
Michael unleashes his secret weapon on Waterloo Road – one woman whirlwind and new Head of English Linda Radleigh. Linda soon gets her hands dirty when she attempts to keep an eye on Year 11 pupil, Emily James, who is unaware that her sister, Lindsey, has no intention of returning home after being released from prison later that day. Keen to see Lindsey, the precocious Emily soon gives Linda the slip and heads to the prison only for Linda to be forced into following her there. But when Emily realises the truth about her sister’s whereabouts, Emily unleashes a tirade against her mother. Linda is on hand to mediate and takes a distraught Emily back to school. But it’s not long before Emily is off again, this time hitching a lift with a truck driver, unwittingly encouraged by Scout to find her sister. When the truck driver takes her to an isolated lay-by, Emily realises she’s could be in trouble and texts Denzil for help. Scout and Linda set off to rescue her and arrive in the nick of time. Emily knows she has to finally let go of her sister and new friend Scout is there to comfort her.
Elsewhere, Grantly takes umbrage to Linda’s appointment. Tensions begin to fray as Linda becomes increasingly critical of his teaching methods until Grantly finally digs his heels in and instigates a teaching strike against Michael. This time Tom can’t reason with a determined Grantly and other teachers join him on the picket line. But when it looks like the strike could be illegal and those ‘trouble making staff’ involved could lose their job, Grantly’s support quickly wanes. Despite her initial falling out with Grantly, Linda challenges Michael over the walk out – does he really want to lose the support of his teachers? Michael eventually concedes agreeing to some of Grantly’s demands and the strike is called off. Buoyed that Michael listened to her advice, Linda’s hopeful of something more than just professional between them but her hopes are dashed when he turns her down for a drink, opting to work late with Sian.
Meanwhile, Janeece has a secret admirer, Chalky, but is convinced that it’s meat-head Jez Diamond. When Jez announces the lunchtime Fit Club, Chalky’s crush on Janeece prompts him to sign up, much to everyone’s surprise. Chalky goes head to head with Jez during the lunchtime session, only to collapse in agony clutching his heart. Later when Janeece visits him at his hospital bedside, Chalky’s forced to admit his true feelings and has to accept that they’re not reciprocated.
Jez makes a break through with his son Zack, when he finally opens up to him about his bed wetting, and Sian is left reeling when Michael confesses that he should never have let her go…
Elsewhere, Grantly takes umbrage to Linda’s appointment. Tensions begin to fray as Linda becomes increasingly critical of his teaching methods until Grantly finally digs his heels in and instigates a teaching strike against Michael. This time Tom can’t reason with a determined Grantly and other teachers join him on the picket line. But when it looks like the strike could be illegal and those ‘trouble making staff’ involved could lose their job, Grantly’s support quickly wanes. Despite her initial falling out with Grantly, Linda challenges Michael over the walk out – does he really want to lose the support of his teachers? Michael eventually concedes agreeing to some of Grantly’s demands and the strike is called off. Buoyed that Michael listened to her advice, Linda’s hopeful of something more than just professional between them but her hopes are dashed when he turns her down for a drink, opting to work late with Sian.
Meanwhile, Janeece has a secret admirer, Chalky, but is convinced that it’s meat-head Jez Diamond. When Jez announces the lunchtime Fit Club, Chalky’s crush on Janeece prompts him to sign up, much to everyone’s surprise. Chalky goes head to head with Jez during the lunchtime session, only to collapse in agony clutching his heart. Later when Janeece visits him at his hospital bedside, Chalky’s forced to admit his true feelings and has to accept that they’re not reciprocated.
Jez makes a break through with his son Zack, when he finally opens up to him about his bed wetting, and Sian is left reeling when Michael confesses that he should never have let her go…
Series 7 Episode 12 Information:
The school’s A-level recruitment day is rudely interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jez’s spurned ex-wife, Sarah, and his two estranged children, Madi and Zack. Still smarting from their break-up, Sarah dumps the kids on Jez insisting it’s his turn to take them. Shocked by the family’s animosity towards her, a guilty Sian persuades Michael to let the children enrol in the school. However, her sympathy soon wears thin when loose-cannon Madi slaps her in front of the other pupils and daubs a school wall with the words ‘home-wrecker’. Michael is adamant that Madi should be expelled but Jez begs for a reprieve. Jez takes Madi home to cool off where Jez’s preparations for an elaborate dinner party adorn the kitchen sides. Back at school, Sian attempts to build bridges with Zack and encourages him to stand up to bullies Shona and Rhona. But their thawing leads Sian to the unwelcome revelation that Jez has been avoiding calls from his children. Deeply unimpressed by Jez’s handling of his family’s break-up, relations between Sian and Jez turn frosty as they head home for their dinner party. But further disaster awaits at the party: the food’s been sabotaged and Sian knows exactly who to blame when a drunken Madi disrupts the evening, leaving Sian acutely aware that the honeymoon period with Jez is well and truly over.
Matt is touched by Scout’s enthusiasm for the guitar but following overwhelming interest in the school orchestra, Scout’s left smarting when she misses out on being allocated a place in the orchestra. Meanwhile, Sian inspires Vicki to retake her A-level Sciences, but relations with Ronan are tested when he’s more focused on organising the house-warming party for their new flat than offering Vicki the support she needs right now. Grantly’s antagonism with Michael continues to grow when he determines to sabotage the A-level recruitment drive. And elsewhere, Michael’s efforts to reunite the Taylor boys with their father looks scuppered when Phoenix sets out to wrongly prove that Nelson’s still a good-for-nothing alcoholic. But a suspicious Michael calls his bluff and a shame-faced Phoenix concedes to give his father a chance.
Matt is touched by Scout’s enthusiasm for the guitar but following overwhelming interest in the school orchestra, Scout’s left smarting when she misses out on being allocated a place in the orchestra. Meanwhile, Sian inspires Vicki to retake her A-level Sciences, but relations with Ronan are tested when he’s more focused on organising the house-warming party for their new flat than offering Vicki the support she needs right now. Grantly’s antagonism with Michael continues to grow when he determines to sabotage the A-level recruitment drive. And elsewhere, Michael’s efforts to reunite the Taylor boys with their father looks scuppered when Phoenix sets out to wrongly prove that Nelson’s still a good-for-nothing alcoholic. But a suspicious Michael calls his bluff and a shame-faced Phoenix concedes to give his father a chance.
Series 7 Episode 11 Information:
Waterloo Road welcomes the arrival of Michael Byrne: a revolutionary Super Head who famously survived a vicious attack by ex-pupil, Wayne Johnson. It’s not long before the old guards’ noses are put firmly out of joint by the introduction of a fresh team of high-achieving teachers tasked with turning the school around, including newlyweds Jez and Beth Diamond and the return of Matt Wilding. Tom suspects his chances for Deputy Head are dashed when he learns he’s in competition with Sian and Michael gets his first taste of Grantly’s cynicism when they clash over Michael’s new ‘open door policy’.
Elsewhere, brothers Phoenix and Harley Taylor’s day begins in tragedy by the untimely death of their beloved Nan, who brought them up. Determined not to be sent back to their alcoholic father, they resolve to keep her death a secret. But as Phoenix works out how to conceal her body, Harley struggles to hide his grief and it’s not long before their erratic behaviour starts attracting undue attention.
Michael leaves Tom in charge when he’s called to court to hear Wayne Johnson’s verdict and is appalled by his acquittal. Vowing revenge, Michael returns to school.
Meanwhile, Scout’s interest is piqued when she catches Phoenix lying about his whereabouts and follows him home only to discover the truth about the Nan. A traumatised Scout speaks to Tom and the secret’s out. Michael rushes to the Taylor’s home where he persuades a grief-stricken Phoenix to return to school. Social Services are called and when Michael learns of their estranged father, he seeks him out paving the way for a family reconciliation but is shocked by Phoenix’s angry reaction, putting any hope of a reunion in jeopardy.
Meanwhile, the pupils are confronted by an influx of trouble-making pupils, including ex-young offender, Tariq Siddiqui. Tensions fray when he hot-wires Ronan’s new car, but Finn’s more interested in his attractive sister, Trudi.
Elsewhere, brothers Phoenix and Harley Taylor’s day begins in tragedy by the untimely death of their beloved Nan, who brought them up. Determined not to be sent back to their alcoholic father, they resolve to keep her death a secret. But as Phoenix works out how to conceal her body, Harley struggles to hide his grief and it’s not long before their erratic behaviour starts attracting undue attention.
Michael leaves Tom in charge when he’s called to court to hear Wayne Johnson’s verdict and is appalled by his acquittal. Vowing revenge, Michael returns to school.
Meanwhile, Scout’s interest is piqued when she catches Phoenix lying about his whereabouts and follows him home only to discover the truth about the Nan. A traumatised Scout speaks to Tom and the secret’s out. Michael rushes to the Taylor’s home where he persuades a grief-stricken Phoenix to return to school. Social Services are called and when Michael learns of their estranged father, he seeks him out paving the way for a family reconciliation but is shocked by Phoenix’s angry reaction, putting any hope of a reunion in jeopardy.
Meanwhile, the pupils are confronted by an influx of trouble-making pupils, including ex-young offender, Tariq Siddiqui. Tensions fray when he hot-wires Ronan’s new car, but Finn’s more interested in his attractive sister, Trudi.
Series 7 Episode 10 Information:
This half of the series comes to a close with the whole school geared up to face an independent inspection. But when the lead inspector discovers that Chris has allowed a pupil to spend the night at his house, it’s Karen’s job that’s on the line. As the staff do their best to rally round, Jess issues Eleanor with an ultimatum: if she really wants to save Waterloo Road, she needs to take action.
With Scout and his brother Liam’s mum still missing they face being taken into care. Scout takes matters into her own hands and decides to run away. But with the police, Chris and a drug dealer in pursuit, it’s not going to be easy.
Meanwhile, as Vicki breaks the bad news to Aiden, he’s determined to be there for Jess and her baby.
With Scout and his brother Liam’s mum still missing they face being taken into care. Scout takes matters into her own hands and decides to run away. But with the police, Chris and a drug dealer in pursuit, it’s not going to be easy.
Meanwhile, as Vicki breaks the bad news to Aiden, he’s determined to be there for Jess and her baby.
Series 7 Episode 9 Information:
It’s decision day at Waterloo Road as the staff nervously await the Local Authority’s decision on whether to close the school. Pressure grows on Eleanor as she realises the consequences of her actions and Karen discovers her duplicity.
Meanwhile, Chris stirs up some healthy competition between the staff and Year 10s as they pull on their wellies to help with a community garden project. But he’s quickly sucked back in to dealing with Scout’s dysfunctional life as her mum leaves her and brother Liam home alone.
Elsewhere, Vicki and Ronan are keen to make a fresh start as Vicki receives some heart-breaking news and Aiden finally realises he has to take responsibility for his actions.
Meanwhile, Chris stirs up some healthy competition between the staff and Year 10s as they pull on their wellies to help with a community garden project. But he’s quickly sucked back in to dealing with Scout’s dysfunctional life as her mum leaves her and brother Liam home alone.
Elsewhere, Vicki and Ronan are keen to make a fresh start as Vicki receives some heart-breaking news and Aiden finally realises he has to take responsibility for his actions.
Series 7 Episode 8 Information:
Karen starts to doubt Chris’s judgement when he tries to help newcomer Scout, as the school drama continues. She’s unwashed, hungry and sleeping in class, and when Chris finds out that she’s working as a drug courier he steps in to rescue her from her feckless family. But he finds himself in trouble both with Karen and the police as he tries to do right by Scout.
The staff worry about redundancies as a warning notice is served on Waterloo Road, but Karen assures them she intends to appeal against it. With Eleanor Chaudry still spying on the school, Richard Whitman has plenty of inside knowledge that could help him close down the school.
And election fever grips Waterloo Road as a mock student election brings out everyone’s true political colours. Vicki and Jess fight for election and realise the value of their friendship as they both come to terms with their situation.
The staff worry about redundancies as a warning notice is served on Waterloo Road, but Karen assures them she intends to appeal against it. With Eleanor Chaudry still spying on the school, Richard Whitman has plenty of inside knowledge that could help him close down the school.
And election fever grips Waterloo Road as a mock student election brings out everyone’s true political colours. Vicki and Jess fight for election and realise the value of their friendship as they both come to terms with their situation.
Series 7 Episode 7 Information:
Exam fever hits the sixth form and, with Richard Whitman on a personal vendetta to close Waterloo Road, there’s a lot riding on the exams going well, as the popular school drama continues.
But things don’t get off to a smooth start: Vicki’s got more than exam nerves to deal with – she’s discovered she’s pregnant with Aiden’s child. But his solution to Vicki’s dilemma causes more problems than it solves, as Ronan takes the blame for their rash actions.
It’s the day of Sam’s memorial service and everyone’s on edge. As Finn empties Sam’s locker Lauren and Amy help him to appreciate the sentimental value of the little things that are left behind. At the memorial service Denzil struggles with his grief, especially when new girl Scout inadvertently steals Sam’s jumper.
Meanwhile, Naomi finally shows her true colours to Rob, and Karen receives some shocking news from Jess.
But things don’t get off to a smooth start: Vicki’s got more than exam nerves to deal with – she’s discovered she’s pregnant with Aiden’s child. But his solution to Vicki’s dilemma causes more problems than it solves, as Ronan takes the blame for their rash actions.
It’s the day of Sam’s memorial service and everyone’s on edge. As Finn empties Sam’s locker Lauren and Amy help him to appreciate the sentimental value of the little things that are left behind. At the memorial service Denzil struggles with his grief, especially when new girl Scout inadvertently steals Sam’s jumper.
Meanwhile, Naomi finally shows her true colours to Rob, and Karen receives some shocking news from Jess.
Series 7 Episode 6 Information:
Sam is keen to find the father she’s never known before she dies, and secretly enlists the help of Lauren and Finn on a quest to Blackpool, as the popular school drama continues. But when she most needs someone to rely on, will Sam be disappointed?
After a run of bad publicity, Karen is keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road and hires PR woman Linda Wickes to put a positive spin on things. Will Karen recognise her school after Linda’s given it a makeover? And when Richard Whitman, the Director of Education, arrives unannounced, he makes no secret of his disapproval of both the PR launch and Karen’s professionalism.
Meanwhile, Aiden and Vicki are left out in the cold and Ronan and Jess aren’t in the mood to forgive. A fight between Aiden and Ronan is the final straw for Rob, as the rift between father and son deepens.
After a run of bad publicity, Karen is keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road and hires PR woman Linda Wickes to put a positive spin on things. Will Karen recognise her school after Linda’s given it a makeover? And when Richard Whitman, the Director of Education, arrives unannounced, he makes no secret of his disapproval of both the PR launch and Karen’s professionalism.
Meanwhile, Aiden and Vicki are left out in the cold and Ronan and Jess aren’t in the mood to forgive. A fight between Aiden and Ronan is the final straw for Rob, as the rift between father and son deepens.
Series 7 Episode 5 Information:
It’s launch day for Karen’s new community café and she’s invited the Director of Education along, as the popular school drama continues. But with Daniel Chalk in charge, will the café be ready in time?
Twins Shona and Rhona are acting up in class, because they’re caught in the middle of a bitter custody battle between their mum and gran. As the court makes its decision, the twins’ gran takes matters into her own hands, with a stunt that could jeopardise the café launch.
Meanwhile, Rob’s estranged wife, Naomi, wants to play happy families and warns Karen off her man in a bid to keep him to herself. And Vicki finally sees Aiden’s true colours, and is forced to reveal their infidelity to Jess and Ronan.
Twins Shona and Rhona are acting up in class, because they’re caught in the middle of a bitter custody battle between their mum and gran. As the court makes its decision, the twins’ gran takes matters into her own hands, with a stunt that could jeopardise the café launch.
Meanwhile, Rob’s estranged wife, Naomi, wants to play happy families and warns Karen off her man in a bid to keep him to herself. And Vicki finally sees Aiden’s true colours, and is forced to reveal their infidelity to Jess and Ronan.
Series 7 Episode 4 Information:
When new girl Evie Prior arrives at Waterloo Road, something about her story doesn’t quite add up, as the popular school drama continues. It’s not long before she’s upsetting her classmates and causing problems for Karen. Evie tries to empathise with Finn, who’s devastated by girlfriend Sam’s terminal illness. But when Evie’s story unravels and the truth is revealed, the school is forced to deal with the fallout.
Meanwhile, it’s appraisal time for the over-confident Eleanor and the nervous Daniel Chalk. Karen sits in on their classes and finds room for improvement for both teachers. But has she got it in for Ms Chaudry?
There’s romance in the Scotcher household. Jess and Aiden are all over each other, but that doesn’t stop Aiden’s illicit encounters with Vicki. And as Rob works towards his PGCE, Karen offers to help him with his essay writing after work.
Meanwhile, it’s appraisal time for the over-confident Eleanor and the nervous Daniel Chalk. Karen sits in on their classes and finds room for improvement for both teachers. But has she got it in for Ms Chaudry?
There’s romance in the Scotcher household. Jess and Aiden are all over each other, but that doesn’t stop Aiden’s illicit encounters with Vicki. And as Rob works towards his PGCE, Karen offers to help him with his essay writing after work.
Series 7 Episode 3 Information:
When Amy discovers she has a stalker she feels like a celebrity – but the novelty soon wears off as things get personal and she decides to take her own revenge, as the popular school drama continues.
But when Eleanor reveals who the stalker is, her handling of the situation gives Karen grounds for concern – and an irate parent in her office. Meanwhile, the sixth formers turn the cameras on themselves for their English project and, while Ronan uses his film to show Vicki his real feelings, Finn and Josh get into trouble over their action-packed film-making.
Elsewhere, Rose and Tom struggle with how to tell Sam that there’s no cure for her cancer, while Sam’s friends try to come to terms with what she’s going through.
Janeece decides that Mr Chalk needs a makeover, and Karen realises that Rob’s ambitions go higher than being the school’s caretaker.
But when Eleanor reveals who the stalker is, her handling of the situation gives Karen grounds for concern – and an irate parent in her office. Meanwhile, the sixth formers turn the cameras on themselves for their English project and, while Ronan uses his film to show Vicki his real feelings, Finn and Josh get into trouble over their action-packed film-making.
Elsewhere, Rose and Tom struggle with how to tell Sam that there’s no cure for her cancer, while Sam’s friends try to come to terms with what she’s going through.
Janeece decides that Mr Chalk needs a makeover, and Karen realises that Rob’s ambitions go higher than being the school’s caretaker.
Series 7 Episode 2 Information:
Year 12 pupil Martin Dunbar is branded a “perv” by his classmates when he’s caught poring over a lingerie magazine and creeping around the girls’ changing rooms, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues. While Chris thinks it’s typical teenage behaviour, the truth is more complicated.
Sambuca and her mum have to face a harsh reality when they discover what’s been causing her recent headaches. While neither is ready to admit to anyone else what’s going on, Sam finds a confidante in an unlikely place.
At the sixth form Careers Fair, the pupils consider a range of options for their future – but Grantly’s cynical attitude to teaching isn’t inspiring many students to follow in his footsteps.
Meanwhile, Jess and Aiden grow ever closer, as Vicki tries to hide her jealousy from her best friend and boyfriend.
Sambuca and her mum have to face a harsh reality when they discover what’s been causing her recent headaches. While neither is ready to admit to anyone else what’s going on, Sam finds a confidante in an unlikely place.
At the sixth form Careers Fair, the pupils consider a range of options for their future – but Grantly’s cynical attitude to teaching isn’t inspiring many students to follow in his footsteps.
Meanwhile, Jess and Aiden grow ever closer, as Vicki tries to hide her jealousy from her best friend and boyfriend.
Series 7 Episode 1 Information:
A new term at Waterloo Road gets off to a noisy start when Karen arrives to discover the alarm going off and her new site manager, Rob Scotcher, taking a laid-back approach to the problem.
When a Year 12 pupil abandons and then claims her baby, Karen is concerned for the girl, her child and the dark secret she’s keeping.
New teachers Eleanor Chaudry and Daniel Chalk want to make a good impression, but the kids aren’t going to give them an easy ride. “Chalky” is instantly marked out as a soft target, while Ms Chaudry’s strict rules land Sambuca Kelly in the “cooler”. What Eleanor sees as unruly behaviour in Sambuca is just a personality clash according to Tom, but her erratic behaviour gives cause for concern.
Meanwhile, new boy Aiden Scotcher has caught the eye of Jess – but it’s her friend Vicki who’s got his attention.
When a Year 12 pupil abandons and then claims her baby, Karen is concerned for the girl, her child and the dark secret she’s keeping.
New teachers Eleanor Chaudry and Daniel Chalk want to make a good impression, but the kids aren’t going to give them an easy ride. “Chalky” is instantly marked out as a soft target, while Ms Chaudry’s strict rules land Sambuca Kelly in the “cooler”. What Eleanor sees as unruly behaviour in Sambuca is just a personality clash according to Tom, but her erratic behaviour gives cause for concern.
Meanwhile, new boy Aiden Scotcher has caught the eye of Jess – but it’s her friend Vicki who’s got his attention.