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8.4 Great
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March 9, 2006

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Drama

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High School

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Series 5, Episode 10
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Series 5, Episode 10

It's the last day of term and the big 'Waterloo Road's Got Talent' show but, things don't exactly go entirely to plan when the war between Rachel and Max heats up to a whole new level. After witnessing what Lindsey went through during the trial Michaela decides that the time has come to call a truce between Waterloo Road and John Fosters and end the girl gangs, and to show her support for… read more »

Aired: 12/30/09

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Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. He knows thatMore if the school doesn't clean up its act soon, it could mean the end. So he decides to hire optimistic teacher Andrew Treneman, who gives up his private school teaching job, in order to improve the situation of Waterloo Road. Andrew is certain that with strict discipline and a house system, things will get better. Together with lively Guidance Head, Kim Campbell, the three teachers begin the process of turning around the failing school, painful step by painful step.

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    Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. He knows thatMore if the school doesn't clean up its act soon, it could mean the end. So he decides to hire optimistic teacher Andrew Treneman, who gives up his private school teaching job, in order to improve the situation of Waterloo Road. Andrew is certain that with strict discipline and a house system, things will get better. Together with lively Guidance Head, Kim Campbell, the three teachers begin the process of turning around the failing school, painful step by painful step.

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    Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. He knows thatMore if the school doesn't clean up its act soon, it could mean the end. So he decides to hire optimistic teacher Andrew Treneman, who gives up his private school teaching job, in order to improve the situation of Waterloo Road. Andrew is certain that with strict discipline and a house system, things will get better. Together with lively Guidance Head, Kim Campbell, the three teachers begin the process of turning around the failing school, painful step by painful step.

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    Waterloo Road Comprehensive isn't doing very well. Many of the teachers feel that their job is pointless, and the pupils couldn't care less about their education. When the Headteacher of the school has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is promoted to the position, much to his dismay. He knows thatMore if the school doesn't clean up its act soon, it could mean the end. So he decides to hire optimistic teacher Andrew Treneman, who gives up his private school teaching job, in order to improve the situation of Waterloo Road. Andrew is certain that with strict discipline and a house system, things will get better. Together with lively Guidance Head, Kim Campbell, the three teachers begin the process of turning around the failing school, painful step by painful step.

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    3.5 Bad

    I can get that some people love this show, but i think it is a boring melodramatic highlight of everything wrong in society! for those looking for an educated program that is exhilarating and never dull, look elsewhere is my opinion. hide show

    Sorry all those die hard Waterloo Road fans, i don't see the attraction to a melodramatic over thought and overestimated drama that tries to be 'down to earth' and 'hard hitting'. to be honest i think it missed its mark by miles. The dialogue is repetitive and boring, the plot lines are so predictable that i feel my 13 year old brother would do better, even the plot twist and character detail all feel like after-thoughts. And yes i anticipate the flood of 'why do you watch it then?!?!' and things from all you supporters and my answer is my mother watches it and i suffer for it.

    If your bag is to watch school drama's with obnoxious teens with 'soggy' plot twists (sorry just my opinion) then enjoy, but those of you out there looking for a controversial and hard hitting drama, i warn you to avoid this and look else where.

    P.s. Please don't slate me for what i think, just spreading my views ;)

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    10 Perfect

    What an amazing program! Packed full of storylines to keep you hooked :) hide show

    When i first started watching Waterloo Road in series 2 i instantly loved it, and have watched it ever since. It just gets better and better, and you never know what's going to happen next! The characters are great and their parts are played really well, which makes the show really believable and a pleasure to watch. I always look forward to my Wednesday nights because Waterloo Road's on, it's just so good!

    Although Waterloo Road is set in a school, alot of things that happen can make it seem unrealistic, but hey it's drama! It's entertaining and you will not want to move from your seat throughout the program! :)

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    10 Perfect

    amazing hide show

    i absolutely LOVE this programme. it is the best ever and it shows that school can sometimes be fun. the best character in my opinion it deff rachel mason, as she is a strong character who has been through so much and come out fighting. there is a fantastic range of characters and more than one eventful thing happens every episode, which makes is so action-packed and fun to watch. it is also belivable and some of those things would happen in schools quite often. the episode with earl and the gun was far fetched yes, but it does happen and the waterloo road dealt with it like real life schools would.

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    8 Great

    waterloo road is a comprehensive school which is doing badly hide show

    waterloo road is a school which is failing and doing badly. its about students and teachers and the stuff they get up to. it is a good programme to watch. they tackle situations in different episodes like in one episode they tackled immigration etc.waterloo road has 3 series so far it airs every thursday on bbc 1 its a pretty addictive programme i usually watch it every week.there are several different characters in the show like for e.g donte chlo mika brett janeece and man many more and they are all students while there quite a lot of teachers. im giving waterloo road 8.0 because its pretty good and i mostly like watching it

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    8 Great

    waterloo road is a school which isnt very well hide show

    waterloo road is a school which is failing and doing badly. its about students and teachers and the stuff they get up to. it is a good programme to watch. they tackle situations in different episodes like in one episode they tackled immigration etc.waterloo road has 3 series so far it airs every thursday on bbc 1 its a pretty addictive programme i usually watch it every week.there are several different characters in the show like for e.g donte chlo mika brett janeece and man many more and they are all students while there quite a lot of teachers. im giving waterloo road 8.0 because its pretty good and i mostly like watching it

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