WHAT HAPPENED TO TOM AT THE END OF LAST SERIES?
He and Izzie were looking forward to a happy future and all set to tie the knot.

DO YOU THINK TOM HAS CHANGED AT ALL?
He's definitely taking his responsibilities more seriously following the death of Izzie. He's taken the girls, Chlo and Mika under his wing and is looking after them as a single parent.

HOW IS TOM COPING FOLLOWING IZZIE'S DEATH?
He seems to be doing okay and his main concern is for Izzie's girls. He really tries to retain a sense of normality in the Grainger household - although it's pretty difficult when events start to spiral out of control.

HOW DOES TOM GET ALONG WITH JACK IN THIS SERIES?
Not at all well - he firmly believes Jack was in some way responsible for Izzie's death. He finds it very difficult to even look him in the eye.

DO YOU SEE CHLO AND DONTE'S RELATIONSHIP LASTING?
Tom's happy for Chlo and Donte and the fact they are together, but he does not approve of them getting married, he thinks it's too soon and it's definitely not what Chlo's mum, Izzie, would have wanted.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE THEME OF INCLUSION IN THIS SERIES, SHOULD PUPILS WITH DIFFERENT NEEDS AND ABILITIES BE EDUCATED WITHIN THE MAINSTREAM SYSTEM?
Yes, it is important providing there's a support network/framework available.

DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR TELEVISION PROGRAMMES TO ILLUSTRATE THESE ISSUES, ESPECIALLY WITHIN EDUCATION?
Television should be entertaining and informative. I like drama to be a reflection of life.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STORYLINE THIS SERIES?
Anything to do with Granty Budgen, his storylines have been great this series!

WHAT DID YOU DO BETWEEN SERIES?
Went on safari in Kenya and hired a villa in Portugal for a party with friends and family... Oh, and did some voice over work too.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PROJECTS LINED UP AFTER WATERLOO ROAD HAS FINISHED FILMING?
Not as yet.

IF YOU WERE ALLOWED TO TAKE ONE PROP OR PIECE OF COSTUME TO REMIND YOU OF WATERLOO ROAD OR THE CHARACTER WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE.
A shirt with rolled up sleeves!

WHAT HAVE YOU ENJOYED MOST ABOUT RECORDING WATERLOO ROAD?
There are a lot of fun characters within the cast and crew, so there is always something or someone to make me laugh.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND BROUGHT UP?
Worsley, Salford.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
North London.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PROFESSIONAL ACTING ROLE?
TV series called The Andersons - it was a social drama where there were family problems within. I was 18.

WHAT WAS THE WORST PUNISHMENT YOU WERE SERVED?
I was once suspended.

WATERLOO ROAD IS FILMED NEAR MANCHESTER, ARE YOU ENJOYING LIVING AND WORKING AROUND MANCHESTER?
Yes very much all my family are here.

HAVE YOU MANAGED TO SEE MUCH OF THE LOCAL AREA? IF SO WHAT HAVE YOU ENJOYED?
The pubs!

HAVE YOU SEEN ANY CULTURE/THEATRE/ART WHILST UP IN THE NORTH WEST?
I have visited some of the local galleries and I've been to the Royal Exchange Theatre recently.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL:
RESTAURANT: San Carlo/Stock
BAR: Cornerhouse
BEAUTY SPOT OR LOCATION: The Lake district / Peak district

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
I enjoy the usual things, film, theatre, music, travel.

HOW DO YOU STAY IN SHAPE?
Walking and going to the gym.

DO YOU HAVE ANY LONG TERM GOALS FOR TOM?
The Headship!!!!

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN LONG TERM GOALS OR AMBITIONS?
Travel the world.