WHAT HAPPENED TO GRANTLY AT THE END OF LAST SERIES?
Grantly was just his usual cynical self and enjoying all the problems Jack and his team were having with Jerry and his Creationist ideology.

DO YOU THINK GRANTLY HAS CHANGED AT ALL, AND IF SO, HOW AND WHY?
He begins to realise he has to tow the line if he wants to protect his job.

WHAT DOES GRANTLY THINK OF THE NEW INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE WATERLOO ROAD?
He is contemptuous of all change!

GRANTLY HAS HIS FAIR SHARE OF PROBLEMS IN THIS SERIES, HOW DO YOU THINK HE'LL COPE?
He is one of life's survivors despite the odds.

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?
If possible children with special educational needs should be included.

DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR TELEVISION PROGRAMMES TO ILLUSTRATE THESE ISSUES, ESPECIALLY WITHIN EDUCATION?
Yes. The story lines throughout the three series have been topical and relevant.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STORYLINE THIS SERIES?
On a personal level, I like Grantly's gambling problem (the storyline that is!)

WHAT DID YOU DO BETWEEN SERIES?
I did some supply teaching at our local comprehensive school.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PROJECTS LINED UP AFTER WATERLOO ROAD HAS FINISHED FILMING?
Jobs, these days, tend to arrive at the last minute, so no, not yet.

DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER IN 3 WORDS:
Cynical, disillusioned and sarcastic.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT GRANTLY?
He is an educational dinosaur who cares little for his pupils.

WHAT ARE GRANTLY'S LIFE VALUES AND DO THESE DIFFER FROM YOUR OWN?
Grantly takes as much as possible with as little effort as possible, which is not like me at all.

HOW ARE YOU SIMILAR TO GRANTLY?
I have the same sense of humour but that is all I hope.

WHICH OTHER CHARACTER DOES GRANTLY RELATE TO BEST?
Steph or Tom.

WHAT HAVE YOU ENJOYED MOST ABOUT RECORDING WATERLOO ROAD?
The camaraderie with the cast and crew.

WHY DO YOU THINK GRANTLY IS SUCH A BULLY?
Grantly has an old school approach. Run the classroom through fear. Nothing will get him to change to any new fangled, wish-washy liberal approaches.

DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR TELEVISION PROGRAMS TO ILLUSTRATE ISSUES?
I think it may be helpful to school students who can identify with the characters they see and realise that they aren't the only ones with teenage problems.

IF YOU HAVE KIDS OF YOUR OWN - DO YOU TAKE A KEEN INTEREST IN THEIR EDUCATION?
Yes.

HOW DO YOU KEEP IN SHAPE NOWADAYS?
I have a motto when it comes to exercise; "no pain - no pain."

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND BROUGHT UP?
Manchester, Carlisle, Barrow-In-Furness and Blackpool. My dad was a clergyman and moved a lot.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Kent.

IF YOU HAD TO TEACH WHAT SUBJECT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TEACH MOST?
English.

WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF ARRIVING AT THE WATERLOO ROAD SET?
The set is excellent. It is, in fact, a disused school which adds to the authenticity.

ARE THE CLASSROOMS AND CORRIDORS OF WATERLOO ROAD THE SAME AS WHEN YOU WERE AT SCHOOL?
They have changed I think. My old school was a Victorian, unwelcoming building.

DO YOU SEE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN WATERLOO ROAD AND A SCHOOL YOU KNOW OR ATTENDED?
Yes, the detail is excellent in terms of notices, staffroom, furniture etc.

DESCRIBE THE STAFF ROOM AT WATERLOO ROAD?
Organised chaos - typical.

DO YOU THINK WATERLOO ROAD IS A REALISTIC PORTRAYAL OF A SCHOOL?
Of some schools, yes it is.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PROFESSIONAL ACTING ROLE?
My first TV role was Sam Potter in "A Horseman Riding By".

DO YOU SUPPORT A FOOTBALL TEAM?
Manchester United.

HAVE YOU ANY LONG TERM GOALS OR AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE?
To keep doing the best work I can.