Robson Green explains 'Waterloo Road' doubts

Robson Green has conceded that his first days on Waterloo Road were uncomfortable.

The actor, who was last seen on BBC Three's Being Human, makes his debut on the school serial next Wednesday.

He told Reveal: "I feel like I should put my hands behind my back when I speak to the director - it's like talking to the headmaster!

"At first, there was an uncomfortable two hours when I stupidly thought 'I am not really happy in this place'."

Green continued: "I asked for someone to direct me to my caravan, and we all had bloody classrooms for dressing rooms. Nightmare!"

Meanwhile, referring to his own experiences inside the classroom, he explained: "I was brutalised by my headteacher. He used the f***ing cane - it was terrifying.

"There were teachers who disciplined by fear and you're kind of scarred by that - by the hitting and the mental scarring. I talked too much. I think I just expressed myself in a way that was inappropriate."

The star added: "I wanted to be the centre of attention - it's what an actor does. If there is a lull in the room, you try to make it a nicer place. Later, I decided wearing make-up and doing dialogue is what I loved.

"It was a great way to feel more confident and express and learn and educate, but that wasn't encouraged in the North East of England. No one could understand why I wanted to be an actor."

Waterloo Road returns for its seventh series next Wednesday at 8pm on BBC One.