Waterloo Road
Jason Done plays Tom Clarkson
What happened to Tom at the end of last series?
"Tom and Izzie got together with Lorna's blessing (or so they thought). At the beginning of this series, they are happily together, believing that Lorna is miles away. But when they walk into school on their first day, they walk slap bang into her. It's a massive shock to them both."
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Do you think Tom has changed at all?
"Tom is just the same this series. He never thinks ahead and he's a rather lazy teacher. But he loves Izzie and has adjusted well to the responsibility of living with her and her daughters."
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How is Tom and Izzie's relationship going?
"They're really happy and having a baby together, which Tom's really excited about – it means everything to him. They have just had a relaxed long summer holiday and it's all going well for them until that first day back at school. They get a shock when they find Lorna in the staffroom – having her back on the scene means their relationship is suddenly put under an enormous amount of strain."
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How does Tom feel about Lorna now?
"At first, he's suspicious of Lorna's motives for returning to the school and remaining a part of their lives. He can't believe how thick-skinned she is being. But later, when he learns of her illness, he is reminded of why he once loved her the way he did."
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What is your favourite storyline this series?
"Anything to do with Lewis Seddon is highly entertaining."
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What goes through your mind when you think back to your own school days?
"I had a fun time at school but I don't want to go back!"
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Can you remember any of the descriptions used in your school reports to describe you?
"Most memorably: 'Jason has the potential to do well if he stops playing to the gallery...'"
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How do you think you would do if you went back to school now?
"Well, I'd be too tall for the urinals! I think now I would show a lot more interest in subjects that used to bore me then, like History and Geography. I'd be more attentive and interested, knowing how important and useful these subjects would be in the future."
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If you were allowed to take one prop home to remind you of Waterloo Road or of your character, what would it be?
"Roger Aspinall's car – it's a Bentley!"
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