Getting tough!

Lindsey Coulson on taking charge as Waterloo Road’s new no-nonsense head teacher…

NEW WATERLOO ROAD Tuesday, 9pm, BBC1 Drama (box set, BBC iPlayer) Q WaterlooRoad has a new head teacher in ex-Ofsted director Dame Stella Drake. How would you describe her?  A Being fair and strict and having clear boundaries is her policy. For 15 years, Stella’s been at Ofsted but was fired for being too outspoken! This job is a last chance for her. Q After student Billy Savage(Olly Rhodes) accidentally killed bully Boz last term, can Stella repair Waterloo Road’s reputation?  A Stella’s pretty confident. She knows she’ll have to fight some battles but also realises it’s an opportunity to use her skill set. She rolls up her sleeves and says: ‘Let’s turn this school around and make a difference.’ Q Stella has big hair, sharp suits and heels. Have…

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