Cast members Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari take you back to school, exploring all things Waterloo Road past and present.
So You Call Yourself a Waterloo Road Superfan? Ft. Martha Shepley
Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari put Waterloo Road discord mod Martha Shepley’s fan status to the test in an epic showdown of Waterloo Road trivia. Adam and Priyasasha also chat about their own favourite characters and plot lines from the show.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/15/2023 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Mika For President! Ft. Lauren Drummond
Actress Lauren Drummond joins Priyasasha Kumari in the studio to look back at Mika Grainger’s most memorable moments - from her brawl with Chlo to her disruptive eco-protest.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/14/2023 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
Nightmare Neighbours The Kellys! Ft. Maddie Hill
Alongside TikTokker Maddie Hill, cast members Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari revisit The Kellys - arguably Waterloo Road’s most chaotic family.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/13/2023 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Jack Rimmer Wasn’t Exactly Squeaky Clean! Ft. Jason Merrells
Actor Jason Merrells joins Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari to revisit fans’ favourite headteacher: Jack Rimmer. We discuss some of Jack’s most juicy storylines and Jason regals us with some behind the scenes tales on the Waterloo Road set.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/12/2023 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Michaela White, Loudmouth! Ft. Zaraah Abrahams
Priyasasha Kumari and actress Zaraah Abrahams dial back the years as they revisit the infamous Michaela White. We reminisce about Zaraah’s time on set, as well as discuss some of Michaela’s most iconic storylines.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/11/2023 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Donte and Chlo Completed Life at 16! Ft. Beth Alexandra
With the help of superfan and TikTokker Beth Alexandra, cast members Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari revisit one of the most dramatic Waterloo Road couples: Donte Charles and Chlo Grainger.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/10/2023 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
#SmilieFans! Ft. Tachia Newall
Actors Priyasasha Kumari and Tachia Newall revisit fans’ favourite Waterloo Road bad boy, Bolton Smilie. We discuss everything from Bolton’s fashion sense to his friendship with Paul Langley.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/9/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Brett’s No Daddy’s Boy! Ft. Tom Payne
Cast member Priyasasha Kumari brings Hollywood actor Tom Payne along for a trip down memory lane, as they revisit iconic scenes from his time playing Brett Aspinall on Waterloo Road.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Every School Has A Grantly! Ft. Tom Beasley
Alongside Waterloo Road superfan and podcaster Tom Beasley, cast memebers Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of Grantly Budgen’s funniest moments - and yes, we will be addressing the toupé.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/7/2023 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Do We Ship Andrew and Kim? Ft. Jamie Glover
Actors Adam Thomas and Priyasasha Kumari sit down with fellow actor Jamie Glover for a nostalgic deep dive into one of Waterloo Road fans’ favourite pairings: Andrew Treneman and Kim Campbell.
Jamie tells us why he thinks Andrew and Kim worked so well, as well as what it was like being on the Waterloo Road set all those years ago. He also gives us a sneak peak into Andrew’s upcoming return to the show and what that could mean for Kim and Andrew fans everywhere.
You can find all episodes of Waterloo Road - both old and new - on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5.
5/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Series Look Back
Adam and Priyasasha look back on their favourite parts of the series. They discuss the best scenes that they were in and the ones they watched from the sidelines on set. They talk about the camaraderie and family amongst the cast and the moments that made them laugh the most. Adam talks what it has been like to return to Waterloo Road and Priyasasha shares her joy of joining for the first time.
1/3/2023 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 7 - Adam Abbou plays Danny Lewis
Adam Abbou talks about Danny Lewis' journey through the series and the research he did for the role. He reveals how he auditioned for a part on the West End show Matilda but he ended up doing something completely different. We also get our second story of cast falling over.
1/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 6 - Adam Ali plays Kai Sherif
Adam Ali talks about how he empathises with his character Kai Sherif and how the way he tackles tension with kindness and comedy in the show reflects Adam's own persona. They also chat about Kai's relationship with Preston and what it was like to film the party that happens in the series.
1/3/2023 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 5 - Neil Fitzmaurice plays Neil Guthrie
Priyasasha and Adam chat to Neil Fitzmaurice about his love of comedy and go into his character's backstory. The discuss how he always manages to get himself into trouble, but nothing in comparison to Donte! We also learn how Neil had a different role in the original Waterloo Road.
1/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 4 - Alicia Forde plays Kelly Jo
We find out how the directors of Waterloo Road have encouraged Alicia to play the part of Kelly Jo and how she ends up twerking in Angela Griffin's face in the series. Adam and Priyasasha discover that Alicia was a huge fan of the original series and they discuss how the new show is different.
1/3/2023 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 3 - Noah Valentine plays Preston Walters
Priyasasha gives us the lowdown on episode 3 and our hosts speak to Noah Valentine who tells us how he plays Preston Walters and the research he did into bulimia to help him play the role. He also reveals his favourite part of the episode and a funny face-plant incident on set.
1/3/2023 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 2 - Vincent Jerome plays Lindon King
Priyasasha and Adam chat with Vincent Jerome who plays Lindon King. He reveals he didn't watch Waterloo Road the first time round, but is now a massive fan. He talks about his school days and which Waterloo Road character he was most like.
1/3/2023 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 1 - Angela Griffin plays Kim Campbell
Priyasasha reviews the episode while Adam asks special guest Angela Griffin to take us through the best bits of the first episode. Angela tells us how her character of Kim Campbell has grown since the character was last on the show and how it feels to be top of the call sheet for the first time in thirty years.
1/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Welcome Back To Waterloo Road
Get to know Adam and Priyasasha as they look forward to the new series. We find out what Adam has been up to since he was last on the show as a teenager and which glamourous job Priyasasha was doing when she got the call to say she hand landed her part. This episode is the ideal way to tee yourself up for the new series before it lands on BBC One and iPlayer on January 3rd.