Episode 3.4

Waterloo Road, albeit fictional includes a cast of characters which could live on any street, in any town, anywhere in the world. There is a weekly story, which could be a page out of anyone's life. This is what makes this series so gosh darn enjoyable! It is the attention to all the little things and the absolute realism which will ensure the longevity of Waterloo Road. I am quite sure it has endeared itself to folks worldwide.
John, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I have to say, episode 3 of this series was fantastic. I thought the entire episode was very touching and it dealt with such a serious issue in the correct manner. I congratulate the entire cast, crew and most of all writers for an episode well done! Keep up the great work!
Gary, Co. Durham

I really loved this episode, the HIV story was well written and I loved the way Matt coped with it. His problems with his sexuality and teaching are clear to see. The ending was touching with both the boy and Matt finding some peace.
Sarah, Harrogate

I found myself shouting at the TV at a very disappointing episode. What a predictable view to take of HIV. I honestly don't think we (kids) think like that anymore. Give us some credit. The older generation sure may still have such a negative view but we are getting taught far more about stereotypical attitudes of HIV than what HIV actually is. No-one thinks like that anymore, what a bad portrayal of us and hardly original.
Catrina, West Sussex

I've enjoyed this series of Waterloo Road, especially episode 4. The soundtrack was very fitting all the way through! Felt very sorry for Donte and Steph yesterday; hearing that he'd got engaged to Davina was bound to hit a sore spot! I'm really missing Andrew and Kim though. Hope they return to Waterloo Road ASAP!
Danielle, Derbyshire

Well acted with some unconvincing yet entertaining story lines; however I was sad that nowhere in the program tonight was the point made that staff do not need to know whether a pupil has HIV as its standard practice for anyone cleaning up any body fluids to wear gloves.
Sally, Oxford

I loved the episode that aired tonight (1st November) about the boy who was HIV positive - the story was so brilliant it had me hooked right the way through and even had me crying at the end! Then again, why am I surprised? This is Waterloo Road after all and this series especially has been amazing! I love how on WR issues are dealt with so effectively and so realistically. I felt so bad for Matt when it was possible he might be at risk and so angry with Steph. Then I felt even worse for the poor boy, who wouldn't harm a fly, yet was HIV positive - and the way he was treated by the other pupils when they found out. It was so upsetting! However, as usual, the show finished with an ounce of hope. All I can say is that this continues to be a very well-written show and keep it up! You're doing British TV proud!
Lila, Reading

I don't think I'll ever stop throwing up after having been introduced to Steph's underwear drawer.
Loki, Liverpool

Cor! What an episode. Praise for waterloo road, its writers and the actors. That really was a brilliant episode. After spending 3 weeks being undecided about whether I liked the new series or not, this episode has firmly made my mind up! Well done for the HIV storyline... excellently tackled. And what a soundtrack! Congratulations to Jack and Davina. This episode really opened my eyes up to the struggles people with HIV have to face in modern society. Again I say well done!
Beth, Leicestershire

I wanted to email to say how touched I was by tonight's episode of Waterloo Road - my heart broke for the young lad who was HIV positive and congratulations to the writers of Waterloo Road for highlighting how people who suffer with this disease or similar get treated. It was sad to see this lad driven out of the school and I hope in the future there will be enough education shown in future episodes of Waterloo Road to show that you can't catch HIV from just touching someone with the disease and make it so Ben can return to the school.
Lisa, Bridgend

The reality of a teachers workload is not reflected in the programme and even though I understand that listening to a teacher say, 'Sorry can't join you for a drink tonight as 300 tests to mark' may not make good viewing, perhaps having teachers rushing to get to another campus 15 miles away during their lunch break would - this is the reality of my college. Perhaps Waterloo could merge with another school to save them from closing down and hence bring in the mad drive between campuses.
Teresa, Cardiff

Such an intense episode. Who knew that Steph Haydock was doing her job, caring for that young HIV positive lad? You can tell it must be a weird part to play. I still feel sorry for Matt Wilding what he must be going through. And for Lewis Seddon, the shame of him. I think every character is doing so well KEEP IT UP!!!
Kieran, Manchester