Robson Green teases 'Waterloo Road' romance

Robson Green has teased an "awkward" romantic plot for his new Waterloo Road character Rob Scotcher.

The actor, who recently appeared in BBC Three hit Being Human, will make his debut as the school's new site manager when the seventh series of the programme begins next Wednesday.

Discussing the series, Green told What's On TV that Rob will find himself romantically involved with head teacher Karen Fisher - played by Amanda Burton.

"Yes, there's a frisson that gets us together and he does ask her out to dinner," he revealed. "And yes, there are kissing scenes! But we kind of didn't go for the obvious, we went for the awkward.

"There's something about getting to that stage of your life and the sexual pursuit becomes awkward, or stressful."


Above: Robson Green (Rob Scotcher) and Amanda Burton (Karen Fisher) pictured alongside co-star William Ash (Chris Mead).

He added: "It's not easy, especially when you've got the responsibility of a child. And, of course she's a headmistress, I'm a caretaker - or a site manager!"

On working alongside Burton - who has announced that she is leaving the BBC drama - Green continued: "Well I've met her socially many, many times. I've been asked to do Waterloo Road a few times, but for whatever reason, it didn't happen. Amanda's very charismatic and incredibly talented. We worked out a way of doing it that was very relaxed and hopefully, quite endearing."

Waterloo Road continues Wednesdays at 8pm on BBC One.

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