WHAT HAPPENED TO JACK AT THE END OF LAST SERIES?
He was struggling to help save Izzie who had been stabbed. He also saved the school from Jerry's Creationist ideology.

DO YOU THINK JACK'S EXPERIENCES HAVE CHANGED HIM AT ALL?
He is more determined than ever to turn Waterloo Road around and make it a success.

DO YOU THINK JACK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH DAVINA WILL LAST, OR IS STEPH STILL IN WITH A CHANCE?
Steph will always be waiting in the wings for Jack and he'll occasionally take her on. He is however, head over heels with Davina and wants to spend the rest of his life with her.

JACK'S STILL REELING FROM THE DEATH OF IZZIE, HOW DOES THIS IMPACT ON HIS DAY TO DAY JOB?
He blames himself for Izzie's death, believing he could have done more to save her. But with the love and support of Davina, plus a healthy supply of anti-depressants, he can keep afloat.

DOES JACK GET ON WITH TOM IN THIS SERIES?
Jack feels guilty about the death of Izzie and truly wants to get on with Tom, although he's having none of it.

HOW DO YOU SEE JACK AND EDDIE'S RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPING - WILL THEY GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER?
Eventually they develop a mutual respect for one another.

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?
Where possible, yes.

DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR TELEVISION PROGRAMMES TO ILLUSTRATE THESE ISSUES, ESPECIALLY WITHIN EDUCATION?
Yes. It's important to being these issues to the wider audience.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STORYLINE THIS SERIES?
Jack's novel use of the school budget to attract gifted and talented kids - plus the relationship with Davina.

WHAT HAVE YOU ENJOYED MOST ABOUT RECORDING WATERLOO ROAD?
The cast are great and we have a laugh.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PROJECTS LINED UP AFTER WATERLOO ROAD HAS FINISHED FILMING?
Touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company - I'm playing Antipholus of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors.

IF YOU WERE ALLOWED TO TAKE ONE PROP OR PIECE OF COSTUME TO REMIND YOU OF WATERLOO ROAD WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE.
Jack has a small desk top figurine of a Spartan athlete that has been on his desk since the beginning (God knows why ask the Art Dept) It has become a bit of a joke, I would take that.

ARE YOU ENJOYING LIVING AND WORKING AROUND MANCHESTER?
Yes, it has become my second home.

HAVE YOU MANAGED TO SEE MUCH OF THE LOCAL AREA?
Old Trafford, the Pennines.

HAVE YOU SEEN ANY CULTURE WHILST UP IN THE NORTH WEST?
Plays at the Royal Exchange, cinema at the Cornerhouse.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MANCHESTER:
RESTAURANT: Yang Sing
BAR: Cornerhouse or Socio Rehab
BEAUTY SPOT OR LOCATION: Calderdale

HOW DO YOU STAY IN SHAPE?
Running.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN LONG TERM GOALS OR AMBITIONS?
Writing, directing.