Waterloo Road (series 3)

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The third series of Waterloo Road, a British television school drama series created by Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick and produced by BBC Scotland and Shed Productions, commenced airing in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2007 and concluded after 20 episodes on 13 March 2008. Waterloo Road's third series aired in the United Kingdom on Thursdays at 8:00 pm GMT on BBC One, a terrestrial television network, where it received an average of five million viewers per episode. rdf:langString

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rdf:langString Donte sees Davina getting into a swanky car and is shocked to see the driver is his old headmaster, Jack Rimmer. Jack, who has overcome his demons resulting from Izzie's death, is excited to have heard from Davina. He tells her about his new well-paid job as headteacher of an international school in Dubai, inviting her to accompany him. Will she come with him or stay to work things out with Tom? Steph's latest attempt at finding a sponsor for the school ends in near disaster. Note: Final appearance of Jack Rimmer.

rdf:langString Matt injures himself in an effort to help wounded pupil, Ben McNulty, and is surprised when the boy recoils in horror as he bandages him. The situation becomes more bizarre when the usually apathetic Steph, swoops in and anxiously rushes a terrified Ben to A&E... is there more going on with him than meets the eye? and what is Steph so desperate to hide? Meanwhile, Chlo is wracked with guilt after sleeping with Brett, and whilst Donte plans a romantic surprise for her, she cannot resist Brett's advances. But the events that follow have dire consequences for all three. Elsewhere, Jack proposes to Davina.

rdf:langString Matt's thrown into a panic when Rachel announces the school musical is to be performed earlier in the day for a VIP audience, without a proper rehearsal, and everyone's work looks set to be for nothing when a jealous Aleesha plots to sabotage the musical. Meanwhile, Fleur, Grantly's wife, finally learns the truth about their gambling debts and takes her own drastic course of action to repair things. Elsewhere, Eddie's in for a shock by the arrival of his ex-wife at the school, and the chemistry continues to heat up between Tom and Davina. Note: First appearance of Stuart Hordley. Final appearance of Lewis Seddon.

rdf:langString When immigration officers arrive at Waterloo Road, Rachel learns that Sameen Azizi's family are being held in a detention centre and are due to be deported to Iran later that day. Sameen has escaped the centre and hid at the school, after her mother begged her to flee and finish her education in England. With Aleesha and Danielle she barricades herself in the changing rooms. Sameen's not going without a fight.

rdf:langString Rachel's anxious about which construction firm will win the bid for Waterloo Road's new training centre – she must back blackmailer Stuart Hordley's bid or her past will be revealed. Meanwhile, Janeece leaves her work experience at her dream job in a spectacular manner and gets a second chance in a care home with Maxine, where she surprises herself and others with unexpected talents, taking to resident Bessie, played by Rosemary Leach, and helpless dementia patients. And, At Tom's, the sexual tension overwhelms Tom and Davina who end up in bed together – and Mika catches them.

rdf:langString Matt's mother, Susan Wilding, suddenly announces she's on her way to visit and, in a panic, Matt quickly removes all traces of partner Colin from their flat. When the sixth formers are on work experience at Colin's company, Matt tells Colin that he wants him to move out for a few days since he's never told his parents about his sexuality. Maxine overhears and sends a text message back to the whole school, outing Matt as gay.

rdf:langString Rachel is bemused when developer Stuart Hordley shows up and makes a plea to reinstate his bid to build Waterloo Road's training centre. Rachel wants rid of Stuart, but he quickly ingratiates himself – especially with Eddie. It's music to Eddie's ears when Stuart offers an office junior's job for the best candidate at the afternoon's interviews. But what dark secret of Rachel's is Stuart hiding? Meanwhile, Darren Briggs Snr asks Davina out as a thank-you for helping his son. Davnina's flattered, but she is still harbouring feelings for Tom. An angry Darren accuses Davina of touching his son and takes his complaint to Rachel, leaving Davina fearing for her career. Elsewhere, Candice is delighted that Bolton has finally turned a corner. Note: First appearance of Michaela White.

rdf:langString When Jasmine intervenes in an altercation between bully Michaela White and a younger pupil, she has no idea the day will end in her suspension following assault allegations against her. Meanwhile, Love is in the air for Tom and Davina, and it seems the chemistry between Mika and Brett has returned. Elsewhere, Grantly is horrified when Rachel asks him to teach ballroom dancing to the pupils, and Bolton challenges him to break dancing.

rdf:langString Mika, frustrated by Tom ignoring her requests to go on an environmental protest, takes her eco-warrior plans with Brett to another level, on the building site of the new Training Centre. Their protest takes a dangerous turn when Mika's online-contacts, willing to do violence, show up to help.

rdf:langString Waterloo Road is reeling after Jack's departure, apart from Eddie, who thinks he's the new acting Head. However, he's dealt a bitter blow in the shape of Rachel Mason, the newly appointed Head Teacher. It doesn't take long for them to be at loggerheads, the tension growing as she introduces her plans for a 'Business Enterprise College'. but when the scheme is a big hit with the pupils, Eddie views on Rachel take a different turn. Meanwhile, Chlo finds out the horror of how new flatmates Shaun and Lucy expect her to pay the rent following the failed shoplifting, she's to turn tricks. In a client's house, Chlo manages to call Tom, who with the police in tow, makes a mad dash over to save her, whilst back at school, Mika hits the bottle. Elsewhere, Grantly's gambling debt spirals out of control. Note: First appearance of Rachel Mason. Celine Dixon returns.

rdf:langString The skeleton of a baby is unearthed during an archaeological dig on the school grounds. Soon enough, a police investigation gets underway, with Steph taking charge of the situation, until she discovers the identity of the mother is much closer to home, and the investigation also forces Eddie to confront a painful memory from his past. Meanwhile, Brett is left reeling when Mika tells him that she is pregnant. And, Donte accepts his relationship with Chlo is over and begins dating fellow pupil, Celine Dixon.

rdf:langString Today is Waterloo Road's first ever girls' football match and Tom is preparing the team to give it all they've got. Jasmine is having the day from hell. She can't control her class and loses it big style, throwing half the girls football team into detention and jeopardising the match. Meanwhile, the pressure is taking its toll on Jack. He's been grilled on budgets by school adviser Ria Cheetham, and continues his downward spiral concerning Izzy's death which has resulted in a bitter feud with Tom. To top it all, Davina is on a residential course. By the end of the day, he finds himself turning to Steph for comfort. Elsewhere, Donte goes flathunting for him and Chloe, whilst Chlo finally scuppers to temptation with Brett.

rdf:langString Jack is desperate to win Davina back. Although she clearly loves him, she is unable to forgive him for sleeping with Steph. Jack's day gets worse when Eddie discovers Jack's use for the Excellence in Cities' money. Ria Cheetham forces Jack to confess that he's manipulated the budget, and calls an emergency government meeting... Jack's future at Waterloo Road hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, The school is in the spotlight yet again with the disappearance of Chlo. Mika seems to have disowned her sister, but Donte, nursing a broken heart, steals Seddon's moped and goes to look for Chlo. And, Grantly is desperate to hide his money troubles for his wife. Note: Final regular appearance of Jack Rimmer.

rdf:langString Grantly is even more curmudgeonly than usual when he's asked to supervise Waterloo Road's bad boys alongside minxy duo Aleesha Dillon and Danielle Harker to cater for the Governors' AGM lunch. Meanwhile, it's the last day for supply teacher Wilson Bingham with whom Janeece has fallen in love with. She informs her stunned friends they're together and won't need to keep their love secret anymore after this day. Janeece ignores her friends warnings and leaves for a hotel for their first time, while the teachers find it hard to reconcile their growing suspicions about a sexual predator in their midst with the popular and competent Wilson. The tension between Eddie and Rachel reaches breaking point

rdf:langString A fight club is in full swing at Waterloo Road, with Bolton Smilie and Paul Langley at the centre. Jasmine suspects Paul is being abused and raises her concerns with Steph. But her attentions are firmly on new music teacher, Matt Wilding. Jasmine shares her worries with Eddie and her suspicions are confirmed when he finds Paul following a beating. Eddie rounds up the usual suspects and gets the boys to confess. But an unstable Paul steals a knife from the kitchen and finally decides to stand up for himself. Meanwhile, Tom is worried that Chlo's new marriage could threaten her education, and asks Steph to give her extra French tuition. Chlo isn't happy with the idea, but is delighted when Brett offers to help. It's soon clear there is chemistry between the pair. Elsewhere, Auditions for the school musical are underway, giving Aleesha the opportunity to play a cruel trick on Karla. Note: First Appearance of Paul Langley.

rdf:langString It's the final day of term at Waterloo Road, and the school is pitted against a rival school in the spelling bee championships and the girls football. Stuart Hordley, enraged at the loss of all his business, returns to the school determined to expose Rachel's past to the school. A member of the Waterloo Road exam board visits the school, as the plagiarism scandal instigated by Maxine Barlow comes to their attention. As he was the only member of staff who knew of the cheating, Grantly Budgen decides to meet the exam board head on, determined not to let anyone else find out about his actions. Tragedy is in store as Hordley throws a smouldering fag-end into the bins filled with paper. As they burst into flames it ignites a leaky gas canister, leading to a massive explosion and sending a fireball ripping through the school's canteen. Note: Final appearance of Mika Grainger, Brett Aspinall, Celine Dixon, Bridget Morley and Stuart Hordley.

rdf:langString Eddie has organised a bad boys weekend to turn the lives of the most disruptive pupils around, and some of the staff are going on the trip. Rachel thinks the worst, and Tom is reluctant as he's only just got his family back, but he joins Eddie, Davina and Grantly. When Grantly insults Bolton's mum, the trip provides Bolton with an opportunity to wreak revenge, but he accidentally puts his own life in grave danger. Meanwhile, Sally Froggatt is juggling her schoolwork and looking after her little brother, Ben. Sally's mother, Denise, is in Spain. Unable to contact Ben's babysitter, Sally leaves for school. She decides to head home later, though, when she still can't reach the babysitter. When Sally is caught leaving school premises, Rachel sends her to the cooler. However, home alone, Ben has managed to find his way out of the house and into an abandoned freezer – Rachel's error has left a child in danger. And, Chlo is devastated when she realises just how much heartache she has caused for Mika, whilst Brett considers leaving Waterloo Road.

rdf:langString It's a day of heartbreak at Waterloo Road, Donte is on the warpath after finding Chlo and Brett in bed together. Unable to find Brett, Donte takes out his frustrations on Eddie's new car. News of Chlo and Brett spreads and Chlo is desperate to tell Mika before someone else does – but she's too late, and whilst Donte pays Brett a visit, Chlo makes a big decision about the future of them all. Meanwhile, Jack takes Davina out for lunch. He's determined to "do the right thing" and confess about his one-night stand with Steph, but loses his nerve. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding in the staff room takes matters out of his hands and Davina finds out. Can Jack hold on to the true love of his life?

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rdf:langString Gert Thomas

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rdf:langString The third series of Waterloo Road, a British television school drama series created by Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick and produced by BBC Scotland and Shed Productions, commenced airing in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2007 and concluded after 20 episodes on 13 March 2008. Waterloo Road's third series aired in the United Kingdom on Thursdays at 8:00 pm GMT on BBC One, a terrestrial television network, where it received an average of five million viewers per episode.

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rdf:langString Julie Edwards

rdf:langString Richard Standeven

rdf:langString Marc Jobst

rdf:langString Martin Hutchings

rdf:langString Laurence Moody

rdf:langString Dermot Boyd

rdf:langString Jenny Ash

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