PUPILS:
Aiden Scotcher - Played by Oliver Lee
Aiden Scotcher came to Waterloo Road in the sixth form with his father, site manager Rob. Built from a different mould than his reliable and stalwart father, Aiden completely takes after his absent mother; he’s a self-assured, incurable flirt who swaggers around convinced the world owes him a favour. It’s not that Aiden is bad at heart, it’s just that life is kind to someone this good-looking and Aiden’s learnt he can usually get what he wants by turning on the charm with a cheeky wink or comment. Rob constantly pushes his son, determined that Aiden will have all the opportunity and advantages, which he squandered during his own youth. Aiden is immediately attracted to his best mate’s girlfriend, Vicki, but diverts himself with her friend Jess however Aiden and Vicki can’t be kept apart and things get even more complicated when both girls fall pregnant. Aiden tries to grow up and do the best by both girls as well as working out where his true feelings lie. Aiden was still trying to prove to Jess he could turn over a new leaf when he left Waterloo Road.
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Aleesha Dillon - Played by Lauren Thomas
Fiercely loyal to each other, but quick to laugh at everyone else, Aleesha and Danielle considered themselves Waterloo Road’s answer to Paris and Nicole: slumming it temporarily with the scuzzers – thank god they’re destined for more glamorous things (cos they so are). Aleesha might be a little on the materialistic side, but she was a bright student, poached from a rival school by ex-Head Jack Rimmer as part of his bursary scheme. Aleesha’s armed with quick wit and sense of humour – shame she doesn’t choose to use those powers for good more often! When Aleesha left Waterloo Road she joined a local college to study hair and beauty. You can see more of Aleesha in Waterloo Road Reunited.
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Amy Porter - Played by Nisha Gwilt
Amy Porter is a natural leader with a rebellious streak and loves the drama of confrontation. There isn’t a cause Amy won’t adopt nor will she miss an opportunity to take offence.
Amy joined Waterloo Road in series five after the merger with Private School John Fosters. Amy became heavily embroiled in the girl gang culture and was a lead antagonist in the violence that followed. When Finn Sharkey joined later in the series this melodramatic couple soon brought the worst out in each other and Finn eventually drove Amy to agree to suicide pact. Chris caught them in time and in series six Amy enjoyed a quieter year – growing closer to Lauren Andrews after her and Sambuca drifted apart. In series seven Amy really struggles to cope with Sam’s diagnosis. Amy left the series when her mother got a new job in North Yorkshire.
Amy joined Waterloo Road in series five after the merger with Private School John Fosters. Amy became heavily embroiled in the girl gang culture and was a lead antagonist in the violence that followed. When Finn Sharkey joined later in the series this melodramatic couple soon brought the worst out in each other and Finn eventually drove Amy to agree to suicide pact. Chris caught them in time and in series six Amy enjoyed a quieter year – growing closer to Lauren Andrews after her and Sambuca drifted apart. In series seven Amy really struggles to cope with Sam’s diagnosis. Amy left the series when her mother got a new job in North Yorkshire.
Bex Fisher - Played by Tino O'Brian
Once bubbly, happy and bright, Bex returned to her family after running away a hardened, world-weary young woman. But a born survivor, Bex tried her utmost to pick up where she left off. Her arrival created tensions in the Fisher household, especially between her and Jess. Waterloo Road offered new hope for Bex and with its single sex segregation policy she seizes it as an opportunity to leave behind the seedy world of porn and Hodge, the man she met nearly two years before who led her astray and then betrayed her. By coming to terms with the abuse she suffered through Hodge and his films and ultimately seeing Hodge face justice, Bex was able to forge a new brighter future with her family and earn the grades she needed to go to university.
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Bolton Smilie - Played by Tachia Newall
When Bolton arrived at Waterloo Road his ‘don’t need no education, cos I already know it all’ philosophy, meant he spent so much time in the cooler, the teachers considered charging him rent. Okay, so he was never Einstein, but by the time Bolton got to sixth form (yes, he even stayed on for an extra two years) he was a different pupil and actually at home there. Of course, a large part of the draw to stay was Bolton’s success at charming Waterloo Road’s sizable female population. His past conquests include Janeece, Michaela and Sambuca. After leaving Waterloo Road Bolton goes under the rap DJ name of Boo Boy on a pirate radio station – Radio Pulsate – run from his bedroom, you can catch up with Bolton on Waterloo Road Reunited.
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Brett Aspinall - Played by Tom Payne
As a child Brett felt sheltered at the posh school nearby and, determined to get a taste of real life, insisted on coming to Waterloo Road for his ‘A’ levels. His background gave him an accent and an attitude that set him apart from the other pupils and his easy confidence ensured he was never short of friends and admirers, amongst pupils and teachers alike.
Brett finished his ‘A’ levels and went to university.
Brett finished his ‘A’ levels and went to university.
Chlo Grainger - Played by Katie Griffins
Chlo married boyfriend Donte Charles as soon as she turned sixteen in the hope that she would have the stability that was lacking in her life after her mother died. She embarks on an affair with her sister’s boyfriend but once out of her system, her relationship with Donte grows even stronger. Donte presents her with a rundown old van for a mobile hairdressing business so she can start to fulfil her dreams but Chlo again has doubts, particularly when she realises and decides, but this seems to be destined to failure before it really starts when she finds herself pregnant. She graduated from Waterloo Road and is now attending University and living in Manchester with Donte and their daughter.
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Danielle Harker - Played by Lucy Dixon
Alongside BFF Aleesha, Danielle coasted her way through school, more concerned about looking good than working hard. Danielle always wanted great things for her future – so long as she didn’t have to chip a nail achieving them. Danielle’s lowest point at Waterloo Road came when she drank some stolen ethanol from the science classroom and woke up in a hospital bed – all in the name of ‘having a good time’. Danielle learnt then to appreciate moderation, but is still opinionated, articulate and confident. She’d choose style over content every time and would happily miss a lesson if is gave her exclusive access to the mirrors in the girl’s toilets.
Since finishing at Waterloo Road, Danielle has failed to win a place at her chosen uni to do ‘business studies’. She sits at home all day, stroking the cat, saying she’s depressed and annoying the hell out of her mother and friends. You can see more of Danielle in Waterloo Road Reunited. |
Denzil Kelly - Played by Reece Douglas
Age: 15
Year: 11
Family: Rose Kelly, Sambuca Kelly, Earl Kelly, Marley Kelly, Prince Kelly.
Duration: Series 4 Episode 1. Series 4 Episode 9 - Present.
Denzil worshipped his criminal big brother, Earl – an unhealthy relationship which resulted in Denzil carrying the can for Earl’s psychotic behaviour and spending a period in a Young Offenders Institute.
Denzil struggled to adjust to Waterloo Road and has behavioural problems which are a result of his chaotic family environment and having always been labelled ‘thick’ by peers and adults alike. Far from being stupid though, he’s actually very bright, in his own cheeky way. Denzil sometimes struggles to fit in and often finds himself ‘playing the big man’ but it’s all an act and he’s soft as marshmallow on the inside.
Denzil's life turned upside down after the unfortunate death of his sister Sambuca Kelly. Having to come to grips of the loss of his sister, he felt unwanted and clueless to life. His behaviour began to make a great recovery in series 7 when he found himself in competition with Pheonix Taylor as his crush on Jodi Allen began to shine through. Now with a shocking storyline heading our way. What will happen to Denzil?
Year: 11
Family: Rose Kelly, Sambuca Kelly, Earl Kelly, Marley Kelly, Prince Kelly.
Duration: Series 4 Episode 1. Series 4 Episode 9 - Present.
Denzil worshipped his criminal big brother, Earl – an unhealthy relationship which resulted in Denzil carrying the can for Earl’s psychotic behaviour and spending a period in a Young Offenders Institute.
Denzil struggled to adjust to Waterloo Road and has behavioural problems which are a result of his chaotic family environment and having always been labelled ‘thick’ by peers and adults alike. Far from being stupid though, he’s actually very bright, in his own cheeky way. Denzil sometimes struggles to fit in and often finds himself ‘playing the big man’ but it’s all an act and he’s soft as marshmallow on the inside.
Denzil's life turned upside down after the unfortunate death of his sister Sambuca Kelly. Having to come to grips of the loss of his sister, he felt unwanted and clueless to life. His behaviour began to make a great recovery in series 7 when he found himself in competition with Pheonix Taylor as his crush on Jodi Allen began to shine through. Now with a shocking storyline heading our way. What will happen to Denzil?
Earl Kelly - Played By Reece Noi
Earl is ten months Marley’s junior and joins the school in year eleven. Whilst they share the same father there are significant differences between the two of them – whereas Marley is just a damaged kid from a chaotic background, Earl is a borderline psychopath. He’s quieter than Marley, but commands respect amongst his peers, most of whom fear him. He even convinces his younger brother Denzil to cover for him when he brings a gun to school. His blatant sexuality wins him many admirers – and he has girlfriend Maxine Barlow wrapped around his little finger.
When Maxine finally saw Earl for what he was she dumped him. Earl was unable to cope and turned up at her house with a loaded gun. In the struggle that followed, he shot her dead. Earl was last seen sobbing by the side of the road as the police arrived to arrest him.
When Maxine finally saw Earl for what he was she dumped him. Earl was unable to cope and turned up at her house with a loaded gun. In the struggle that followed, he shot her dead. Earl was last seen sobbing by the side of the road as the police arrived to arrest him.
Flick Mellor - Played by Sadie Pickering
Flick isn't that academic, but has communication and diplomacy skills that ensure she is a popular student. As Head Girl, she is clearly one of the most popular girls in the sixth form but she treads the fine line between attractive and threatening. She takes her responsibility seriously, and uses her leverage to talk to staff 'on a level'.
The apple of her dad's eye. Ralph Mellor is blinded to his daughter's shortcomings by her facade of innocence and butter wouldn't melt charm.
The apple of her dad's eye. Ralph Mellor is blinded to his daughter's shortcomings by her facade of innocence and butter wouldn't melt charm.
Harry Fisher - Played by Ceallach Spellman
Harry was a self-deprecatingly witty student who took the mickey out of himself before anyone else got the chance. Harry’s intuition led him to be the first to suspect his father of having an affair. Harry struggled with bulimia and later tried to get noticed by his parents by engaging in increasingly risky behaviour. Harry left Waterloo Road with Karen when she gave up her post as headteacher.
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Jess Fisher - Played by Linzey Cocker
Jess’s cool, sarky and confident nature ensured her popularity at school and made sure she was never short of admirers. When Bex finally came home, Jess and Karen found a softer side to their dynamic and even Jess’s relationship with her kid brother Harry improved. Jess’ realised that she’d been playing at being a woman and still had an awful lot of growing up to do. Her flirty antics saw her bedding Chris – a man ten years her senior and leading on Finn, several years younger than her. Jess finally fell in love with a boy her own age, but it wasn’t plain sailing as Aiden also slept with her best friend Vicki. Jess leaves Waterloo Road with her mother whilst pregnant with Aiden’s child and contemplating whether he would be able to turn.
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Emily 'Em' James - Played by Shannon Flynn
Age: 15
Year: 11
Family: Lindsay James
Duration: Series 5 Episode 1 - Series 7 Episode 30
Emily James (Em) is in Year 11. She’s bright and has always done well in school. On the day Emily joined Waterloo Road her father was stabbed to death by her older sister, Lindsey, who he’d been sexually abusing for years. When the truth eventually came out Emily proved stronger than anyone had given her credit for and despite her timid demeanor decided to stay at Waterloo Road and carry on with her education after her sister Lindsey moved on.
Em and Denzil enjoyed a mutual crush in series four and they remain strong friends – both appreciating what it’s like to be made conspicuous in the corridors by your family situation.
Series 7 sees Em’s world thrown upside down when on the day of her sister’s release from prison, Lindsey opts to start a new life elsewhere. Smarting from her sister’s rejection, Em finds a new best friend in Scout, who is also reeling from her Mum’s continued feckless behaviour. The two friends embark on a friendship that sees them becoming obsessively close and isolated from the rest of their class, as they discover the joy of rebellion.
Year: 11
Family: Lindsay James
Duration: Series 5 Episode 1 - Series 7 Episode 30
Emily James (Em) is in Year 11. She’s bright and has always done well in school. On the day Emily joined Waterloo Road her father was stabbed to death by her older sister, Lindsey, who he’d been sexually abusing for years. When the truth eventually came out Emily proved stronger than anyone had given her credit for and despite her timid demeanor decided to stay at Waterloo Road and carry on with her education after her sister Lindsey moved on.
Em and Denzil enjoyed a mutual crush in series four and they remain strong friends – both appreciating what it’s like to be made conspicuous in the corridors by your family situation.
Series 7 sees Em’s world thrown upside down when on the day of her sister’s release from prison, Lindsey opts to start a new life elsewhere. Smarting from her sister’s rejection, Em finds a new best friend in Scout, who is also reeling from her Mum’s continued feckless behaviour. The two friends embark on a friendship that sees them becoming obsessively close and isolated from the rest of their class, as they discover the joy of rebellion.
Jonah Kirby - Played by Lucien Laviscount
When Jonah first arrived at Waterloo Road he had been chafing under the restrictive bonds of home-schooling for some time. Home-schooled by doting parents who accept him for who he is, Jonah is authentic and comfortable in his own skin.
When Jonah finds himself comforting Cesca after a brutal dog attack at the start of term it sparks a secret love affair. For Jonah she is the perfect woman, funny, kind, beautiful, and he quickly falls head over heels in love with her. Their relationship became even more serious once Cesca found out she was pregnant and the couple ran away to Gretna Green to get married. As they leave the registry office they are greeted by the police.
When Jonah finds himself comforting Cesca after a brutal dog attack at the start of term it sparks a secret love affair. For Jonah she is the perfect woman, funny, kind, beautiful, and he quickly falls head over heels in love with her. Their relationship became even more serious once Cesca found out she was pregnant and the couple ran away to Gretna Green to get married. As they leave the registry office they are greeted by the police.
Karla Bentham - Played by Jessica Baglow
Karla is a 16-year old girl with Asperger’s Syndrome who arrived at Waterloo Road after a series of failed attempts at most other schools in the area. She’s a child badly let down by the system which failed to diagnose her condition, writing her off as a truculent troublemaker. Before her arrival at Waterloo Road she was excluded from three schools and the Bentham family eventually cracked under the pressure, with the father walking out on his wife and daughter, unable – or unwilling – to cope any longer. Karla was removed from her last school when mother Annette was given the choice – find another school or face permanent exclusion.
However, with teaching assistant Davina Shackleton’s help, Karla carved out a place for herself at the school and despite finding it hard to make friends, has made two in Danielle Harker andAleesha Dillon.
Karla’s literal interpretation of simple instructions has always been the fuel for spiteful pranks and easy laughs. She also exhibits a few psychological conditions most notably Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.She doesn’t understand affection and can’t deal with physical contact – something which breaks her mum’s heart when Karla shrinks away from her embraces.
Karla is very intelligent and with the right understanding and guidance has started to do well at school. She enjoys subjects based on logic and reason, particularly maths - and is quite happy ploughing through pages of sums unaided, while her peers are left fretfully jabbing at their calculators.
However, with teaching assistant Davina Shackleton’s help, Karla carved out a place for herself at the school and despite finding it hard to make friends, has made two in Danielle Harker andAleesha Dillon.
Karla’s literal interpretation of simple instructions has always been the fuel for spiteful pranks and easy laughs. She also exhibits a few psychological conditions most notably Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.She doesn’t understand affection and can’t deal with physical contact – something which breaks her mum’s heart when Karla shrinks away from her embraces.
Karla is very intelligent and with the right understanding and guidance has started to do well at school. She enjoys subjects based on logic and reason, particularly maths - and is quite happy ploughing through pages of sums unaided, while her peers are left fretfully jabbing at their calculators.
Finn Sharkey - Played by Jack McMullen
Age: 16/17
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 5 Episode 11 - Series 7 Episode 30
Finn is Waterloo Road’s resident bad boy gone good. Introduced in Series five, he almost convinced Amy Porter into a suicide pact, Finn’s not had an easy life. Finn’s parents are mostly absent, and he often lives on his own (with the occasional company of Ronan and Josh). Finn relies on his friends and girls to feel secure and all of his relationships are deeply intense and complicated.
In series six a tentative romance began between him and Sambuca and, for the first time, Finn found a girl who was actually a stabilising influence. Finn is still trying to come to terms with the loss of Sambuca and move on with his life. Can new pupil, Trudi Saddiqui, be the girl to help him get over Sambuca?
However after being in a relationship with Trudi. Trudi's brother Tariq puts a food foot down within their relationship causing conflict between both Finn and Tariq to come into conflict. After Finn gaining 'Head Boy' role of Waterloo Road, Finn and Trudi's relationship came to an end after Trudi found out she was pregnant. Resulting this - Finn put the blame upon Tariq that their relationship had ended causing him to fall down the wrong tracks of rebellion and join in a 'Gang' causing drastic measures for the school.
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 5 Episode 11 - Series 7 Episode 30
Finn is Waterloo Road’s resident bad boy gone good. Introduced in Series five, he almost convinced Amy Porter into a suicide pact, Finn’s not had an easy life. Finn’s parents are mostly absent, and he often lives on his own (with the occasional company of Ronan and Josh). Finn relies on his friends and girls to feel secure and all of his relationships are deeply intense and complicated.
In series six a tentative romance began between him and Sambuca and, for the first time, Finn found a girl who was actually a stabilising influence. Finn is still trying to come to terms with the loss of Sambuca and move on with his life. Can new pupil, Trudi Saddiqui, be the girl to help him get over Sambuca?
However after being in a relationship with Trudi. Trudi's brother Tariq puts a food foot down within their relationship causing conflict between both Finn and Tariq to come into conflict. After Finn gaining 'Head Boy' role of Waterloo Road, Finn and Trudi's relationship came to an end after Trudi found out she was pregnant. Resulting this - Finn put the blame upon Tariq that their relationship had ended causing him to fall down the wrong tracks of rebellion and join in a 'Gang' causing drastic measures for the school.
Kyle Stack - Played by George Sampson
Age: 16
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 6 Episode 11 - Series 7 Episode 10 THEN Series 7 Episode 21 - Series 7 Episode 30
Kyle is from a long-time benefit family who’ve lost their desire to get off the handouts. Mrs Stack gets what she can from the state and spends it on booze and fags. Mrs Stack doesn’t want a job and as such, it’s hard for Kyle to see the point in getting an education.
Kyle is every teacher’s worst nightmare: mouthy, disrespectful and disruptive. He honestly doesn’t give a crap which makes disciplining him a nightmare and isn’t scared of expulsion as he doesn’t want to be there anyway. There really isn’t much to recommend about this surly, aggressive child – he has none of the cheeky intelligence of Finn or the spark and potential of Ronan, and if the teachers were being honest they’d admit Kyle’s a bit of a lost cause. When he first started at Waterloo Road, Kyle quickly assembled a gang of wannabes and did his best to spend as little time as possible at school. Series 7, finally sees Kyle taking some responsibility when he discovers that his girlfriend’s had a baby.
Kyle returned to the show for Series 7b where he found himself back of the rebellious, troublesome teenager. Getting himself involved in gangs and assaulting teacher's, Kyle Stack found himself Excluded from school. But that didn't stop him from coming back and causing more trouble.
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 6 Episode 11 - Series 7 Episode 10 THEN Series 7 Episode 21 - Series 7 Episode 30
Kyle is from a long-time benefit family who’ve lost their desire to get off the handouts. Mrs Stack gets what she can from the state and spends it on booze and fags. Mrs Stack doesn’t want a job and as such, it’s hard for Kyle to see the point in getting an education.
Kyle is every teacher’s worst nightmare: mouthy, disrespectful and disruptive. He honestly doesn’t give a crap which makes disciplining him a nightmare and isn’t scared of expulsion as he doesn’t want to be there anyway. There really isn’t much to recommend about this surly, aggressive child – he has none of the cheeky intelligence of Finn or the spark and potential of Ronan, and if the teachers were being honest they’d admit Kyle’s a bit of a lost cause. When he first started at Waterloo Road, Kyle quickly assembled a gang of wannabes and did his best to spend as little time as possible at school. Series 7, finally sees Kyle taking some responsibility when he discovers that his girlfriend’s had a baby.
Kyle returned to the show for Series 7b where he found himself back of the rebellious, troublesome teenager. Getting himself involved in gangs and assaulting teacher's, Kyle Stack found himself Excluded from school. But that didn't stop him from coming back and causing more trouble.
Lindsay James - Played by Jenna Louise Coleman
Lindsay James joins Waterloo Road in the sixth form when it merges with her school John Foster’s. Lindsay is the daughter of fairly well-to-do parents and a hard nut to crack. She has traditionally been a model student, but after her mother, Marion, is arrested on suspicion of murdering her father, Lindsay’s behaviour becomes increasingly disruptive. The teachers soon come to treat Lindsay as a social time bomb – going off like a rocket at the smallest infraction. Unable to face the enormity of events at home, she leads the way in the growing gang war between the girls of John Foster’s and the girls of Waterloo Road, and the only time we ever see her let down her “hard as nails” persona is when she’s looking out for her little sister, Em.
It transpires that Lindsay stabbed her father to death, snapping after years of sexual abuse at his hands. Her mother attempts to cover up what Lindsay has done but when the truth comes out in court Lindsay is forced to leave Waterloo Road to stand trial. |
Marley Kelly - Played by Luke Bailey
As the eldest Kelly child, Marley finds himself trying to acts at the head of the family and due to the lack of a genuine father figure in the kids’ life, he’s become fiercely protective of his sister, Sam and tries to be dad to his family. He knows Earl is a lost cause, perhaps even fears him, but is desperate to keep Earl and Denzil separate so that Denzil stands a fighting chance. Though critical of his family, he’s loyal and won’t hear a bad word said about them from anyone else. Marley left home for university when he graduated from Waterloo Road.
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Lauren Andrews - Played by Darcy Isa
Age: 16
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 4 Episode 6 - Series 7 Episode 30
The youngest of four children – all her siblings being much older brothers – Lauren learnt at a young age that being a gobby cow was the only way of being heard or able to cope in such a testosterone filled environment. However, underneath the lippiness, Lauren can be pretty impressionable and easily led.
When Sam first arrived at Waterloo Road Lauren hated her and her family on sight – snootily writing them off as a bunch of skags. She soon learned there’s a lot more to Sam than meets the eye and the two became firm friends. Their relationship struggled after Sambuca became obsessed with her new boyfriend but series seven saw them grow closer than ever before as Lauren helped Sam cope with the news of her terrible diagnosis.
Lauren began the new series where her dream job was being a model. Failing to get through at an audition, Lauren came to a conclusion that the only way of her perusing this dream was to get a boob job. After having a talk with one of her teachers, Lauren realized she was doing wrong and opened up a nail salon at lunchtimes to kick start her career as a beauty therapist.
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 4 Episode 6 - Series 7 Episode 30
The youngest of four children – all her siblings being much older brothers – Lauren learnt at a young age that being a gobby cow was the only way of being heard or able to cope in such a testosterone filled environment. However, underneath the lippiness, Lauren can be pretty impressionable and easily led.
When Sam first arrived at Waterloo Road Lauren hated her and her family on sight – snootily writing them off as a bunch of skags. She soon learned there’s a lot more to Sam than meets the eye and the two became firm friends. Their relationship struggled after Sambuca became obsessed with her new boyfriend but series seven saw them grow closer than ever before as Lauren helped Sam cope with the news of her terrible diagnosis.
Lauren began the new series where her dream job was being a model. Failing to get through at an audition, Lauren came to a conclusion that the only way of her perusing this dream was to get a boob job. After having a talk with one of her teachers, Lauren realized she was doing wrong and opened up a nail salon at lunchtimes to kick start her career as a beauty therapist.
Michaela White - Played by Zaraah Abrahams
“Oh no, not Michaela White” was a phrase muttered by both the staff and pupils whenever they saw Michaela approach along the school corridors. Michaela started out as one of Waterloo Road’s biggest bullies, with a bag full of sass and the attitude of a future ASBO queen. However, with some time, attention (and perhaps some kind of miracle) Michaela learnt to reign in her infamous temper. It was Michaela who put an end to the girl gang rivalry that spiraled out of control when Waterloo Road merged with another local school and after leaving with surprisingly good grades – she was determined to bag herself a decent career.
Since leaving Waterloo Road, Michaela’s been working as a steward for a ninety-nine-pence-a-flight airline, on their Manchester to Glasgow run. You can catch up with Michaela over on Waterloo Road Reunited.
Since leaving Waterloo Road, Michaela’s been working as a steward for a ninety-nine-pence-a-flight airline, on their Manchester to Glasgow run. You can catch up with Michaela over on Waterloo Road Reunited.
Maxine Barlow - Played by Ellie Paskell
Maxine has had a troubled background - but there was a remarkable turnaround in her fortunes when Steph Haydock agreed she could stay with her. Maxine is now back at school and is making progress although she’s easily led astray by Janeece Bryant, and falls headlong in love with the psychopathic Earl Kelly, whose tough guy image is only dropped when he's alone with her. Unfortunately, Earl can't change and their relationship comes to an explosive end.
Mika Grainger - Played by Lauren Drummond
A bright hard-working student who was at one point the victim of a cyberbullying campaign, Mika gains confidence during her time at Waterloo Road and is shown to be more fiery and opinionated than her sister Chlo. After Izzie dies, she grows closer to Tom and finds comfort in her boyfriend Brett however she soon finds herself questioning how much she can trust Brett after he is caught cheating with Chloe.
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Paul Langley - Played by Thomas Milner
Paul is the Robin to Bolton’s Batman, the Gary Barlow to his Robbie Williams, and as a loyal wingman, spent most of school being overlooked by girls and teachers, who focused their attention on his best mate, Bolton.
Having lost his mother at an early age to suicide, he was placed in the care of his uncle Dermot who became increasingly abusive towards Paul. His troubled childhood has given Paul a deep routed dislike of confrontation. He’s always been happy to keep his head down if it meant an easy, drama-less life. Paul’s a solid D-student and essentially a good lad, but will always be way too easily led. After leaving school Paul found himself on the checkouts at the local co-op, you can see more of Paul in Waterloo Road Reunited. |
Rhona & Shona Mansfield - Played by Millie & Hope Katanaa
Age: 15
Year: 11
Family: Each other.
Duration: Series 7 Episode 1 - Series 7 Episode 30
Shona and Rhona love each other but their relationship is highly competitive – to the point of obsessive. If Shona gets attention or a good mark, if she’s picked to do a job by a teacher, Rhona will want to know: ‘why is it always Shona?’ If Rhona wears her hair one way or buys herself a new skirt or top, Shona will be scared of Rhona getting more attention from friends and boys that she will have to wear exactly the same – which drives her twin crazy. And all things vice versa. Each is just scared of the other doing something different.
Getting them out in the morning is, therefore, a nightmare and they may well often be late or one of them may have to go home to change into whatever the other’s wearing or change her hairdo in the girls’ loos before registration. This obsession with each other’s success will, of course, make teachers’ lives hell. They’ve got to be so careful not to praise one at the expense of another or there’ll be a tantrum.
However, it’s not all hell on earth. The girls actually like company – as long as they’re treated the same. They have exactly the same opinions of people and have, in a sense, their own little world. They have words they’ve made up to describe their feelings and their reactions to situations. They come in a job lot.
Year: 11
Family: Each other.
Duration: Series 7 Episode 1 - Series 7 Episode 30
Shona and Rhona love each other but their relationship is highly competitive – to the point of obsessive. If Shona gets attention or a good mark, if she’s picked to do a job by a teacher, Rhona will want to know: ‘why is it always Shona?’ If Rhona wears her hair one way or buys herself a new skirt or top, Shona will be scared of Rhona getting more attention from friends and boys that she will have to wear exactly the same – which drives her twin crazy. And all things vice versa. Each is just scared of the other doing something different.
Getting them out in the morning is, therefore, a nightmare and they may well often be late or one of them may have to go home to change into whatever the other’s wearing or change her hairdo in the girls’ loos before registration. This obsession with each other’s success will, of course, make teachers’ lives hell. They’ve got to be so careful not to praise one at the expense of another or there’ll be a tantrum.
However, it’s not all hell on earth. The girls actually like company – as long as they’re treated the same. They have exactly the same opinions of people and have, in a sense, their own little world. They have words they’ve made up to describe their feelings and their reactions to situations. They come in a job lot.
Philip Ryan - Played by Dean Smith
Bumbling, awkward and radioactive when it comes to attracting girls – it’s like Philip Ryan was given an anti-smooth vaccine at birth. Philip’s quick, funny and endearing – in fairer universe he’d be popular, but at school he was the resident oddball, just desperate to be included. Philip’s flakey mother, Melissa, dragged him around the country throughout his childhood, so when they finally settled at Waterloo Road, Philip quickly grew close to his reliable aunt. Unfortunately his ‘Aunt Rachel’ was known as ‘Miss Mason’ to everyone else and being outed as the Head Teacher’s nephew, meant Philip kissed goodbye to his last remaining shred of street cred.
Since graduating Philip has been doing ‘this and that’. He got a job in a bar but frightened the customers. He was lucky to bag work cleaning buses at nights but kept falling asleep on the back seat. You can see more of Phil inWaterloo Road Reunited.
Since graduating Philip has been doing ‘this and that’. He got a job in a bar but frightened the customers. He was lucky to bag work cleaning buses at nights but kept falling asleep on the back seat. You can see more of Phil inWaterloo Road Reunited.
Ros McCain - Played by Sophie McShera
Ros McCain was always considered to be an able and trustworthy student and was counted on by staff to help out with school projects or give advice to younger pupils in trouble. Ros’s mature attitude and carefree spirit soon attracted the attentions of Philip and they formed a relationship. But this came under jeopardy when Ros found herself developing a crush on French teacher Jo who was giving her tutoring for the Advanced Preparation for University scheme. After kissing Jo, Ros is immediately taken aback by her actions and realises that this could affect her academic future. She comes clean to Phil and works hard to earn a place at a top university.
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Sambuca Kelly - Played by Holly Kenny
Named after her mum’s favourite drink, Sambuca was a good kid with a knowing air thanks to her turbulent start in life. Sam arrived at Waterloo Road as part of the troublesome Kelly tribe, and whilst her brothers often caused trouble, tomboy Sam seemed eager for a quiet life.
Sam was very close to Tom Clarkson and has considered him a surrogate dad, even after his relationship with her mother Rose ended. With Earl in prison and Marley off at University – Sam and Denzil became their own tight-knit unit. Sam proved herself to be fiercely loyal to her family and friends, including best friend Lauren and boyfriend Finn. In series seven Sambuca was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and forced to face the fact that she was going to die in a matter of months. She urged Lauren and Finn to take her to Blackpool so she could meet her father one last time. She finds out Reynold is in prison and when Tom comes to take her home she tells him how grateful she is to have him in her life. She dies in her sleep, in the arms of her mother. |
Trudi Siddiqui - Played by Aryana Ramkalawon
Age: 17
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 7 Episode 11 - Series 7 Episode 30
Family: Tariq Siddiqui, Naseem Siddiqui
Trudi is a feisty, smart and drop dead gorgeous girl who is proud of her religion. Trudi grew up in the shadow of her wayward brother Tariq. She’s her father’s golden girl, who can do no wrong, but is perhaps burdened with her father’s elevated expectations to make up for his failings with Tariq.
She’s willing to fight prejudices and stereotyping so she can live happily as a young Muslim woman in Britain today. She’s not in your face about her religion, unlike her brother Tariq. When Trudi starts at Waterloo Road, she is mindful not to be tarred by her brother’s reputation as she gets her feet firmly under her desk. But cross her and you’re likely to get an ear full.
Initially Trudi appears to express no sexual interest in any of her surrounding male pupils and is more than happy to cut Finn and any bad lads like him down to size. However, as she gets to know Finn we see Trudi struggle to come to terms with her growing affections for him, giving us a real taste of love across the cultural divide.
As Trudi and Finn's relationship proceed's. An unfortunate event occurs as they both gain 'Head boy and girl' award where Trudi finds herself falling pregnant but resulting in an abortion. Finn and Trudi's relationship comes to an end.
Year: 12 - AS Level
Duration: Series 7 Episode 11 - Series 7 Episode 30
Family: Tariq Siddiqui, Naseem Siddiqui
Trudi is a feisty, smart and drop dead gorgeous girl who is proud of her religion. Trudi grew up in the shadow of her wayward brother Tariq. She’s her father’s golden girl, who can do no wrong, but is perhaps burdened with her father’s elevated expectations to make up for his failings with Tariq.
She’s willing to fight prejudices and stereotyping so she can live happily as a young Muslim woman in Britain today. She’s not in your face about her religion, unlike her brother Tariq. When Trudi starts at Waterloo Road, she is mindful not to be tarred by her brother’s reputation as she gets her feet firmly under her desk. But cross her and you’re likely to get an ear full.
Initially Trudi appears to express no sexual interest in any of her surrounding male pupils and is more than happy to cut Finn and any bad lads like him down to size. However, as she gets to know Finn we see Trudi struggle to come to terms with her growing affections for him, giving us a real taste of love across the cultural divide.
As Trudi and Finn's relationship proceed's. An unfortunate event occurs as they both gain 'Head boy and girl' award where Trudi finds herself falling pregnant but resulting in an abortion. Finn and Trudi's relationship comes to an end.
Siobhan Mailey - Played by Phoebe Dynevor
Siobhan Mailey is a well-off, good-looking girl who initially looks down her nose at Waterloo Road. Siobhan's no pushover, but is impressionable when it comes to the iron will of best friend Amy Porter, and she quickly becomes embroiled in the girl gangs, doing things she'll learn to regret.
Essentially, Siobhan just wants to fit in but when she tries to leave her gang, life gets tough. The girl gang also puts a strain on her relationship with boyfriend Luke Pendle– if her mates all think the Waterloo Road pupils are scuzzers, then what must they say about him?
Essentially, Siobhan just wants to fit in but when she tries to leave her gang, life gets tough. The girl gang also puts a strain on her relationship with boyfriend Luke Pendle– if her mates all think the Waterloo Road pupils are scuzzers, then what must they say about him?
Zack Diamond - Played by Lee Abatte
Age: 14
Year: 10
Family: Sian Diamond, Jez Diamond, Madi Diamond.
Duration: Series 7 Episode 12 - Series 7 Episode 30
Zack arrives at Waterloo Road wary, under-confident and easily embarrassed. Jez Diamond foisted his alpha-male, competitive streak on his son and was quickly disappointed; Zack is no go-getter and his parents have made him deeply inhibited. His domineering mother and princess sister wore the trousers in the old Diamond household. Zack craves his father’s approval, and feels downcast that his dad leaves him on the benches. Zack can fight back, and thinks the whole world is against him, but at Waterloo Road he comes to realise that relationships aren’t defined by the survival of the fittest. Buried inside Zack is a brilliantly-observant kid with a special talent. Will he finally get off the benches, find his voice, and get to spread his wings?
Zack is left with confusion of his identity after his father leaves and he is left alone unknown with Sian and Madi.
Year: 10
Family: Sian Diamond, Jez Diamond, Madi Diamond.
Duration: Series 7 Episode 12 - Series 7 Episode 30
Zack arrives at Waterloo Road wary, under-confident and easily embarrassed. Jez Diamond foisted his alpha-male, competitive streak on his son and was quickly disappointed; Zack is no go-getter and his parents have made him deeply inhibited. His domineering mother and princess sister wore the trousers in the old Diamond household. Zack craves his father’s approval, and feels downcast that his dad leaves him on the benches. Zack can fight back, and thinks the whole world is against him, but at Waterloo Road he comes to realise that relationships aren’t defined by the survival of the fittest. Buried inside Zack is a brilliantly-observant kid with a special talent. Will he finally get off the benches, find his voice, and get to spread his wings?
Zack is left with confusion of his identity after his father leaves and he is left alone unknown with Sian and Madi.
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