Tom Clarkson (Waterloo Road)/merge

Tom Clarkson
Waterloo Road character
Portrayed by	Jason Done
Duration	2006—
First appearance	Series 1, Episode 1
Created by	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick
In-universe information Occupation Head of English Former Head of Pastoral Care Wife aimee Children Josh Stevenson Mika Grainger Chlo Grainger Grandchildren Izzie Charles Aunts and uncles Reg

Tom Clarkson is a fictional character in the BBC television drama series Waterloo Road, He is portrayed by Jason Done.

Series 1 & 2

Tom Clarkson married his girlfriend aimee wilson in the first episode of Waterloo Road; however they separated when Lorna revealed that she had aborted their baby. Tom began a relationship with Drama teacher Izzie Redpath. Izzie became pregnant, but had a miscarriage after Lorna pushed her against a table during an argument between the two of them.

Tom was nearly sacked when Stacey Appleyard developed an infatuation with him and climbed into his bed while staying with Chlo at the family home.

When Izzie found out, they split up, and Tom was kicked out, finding refuge with Lorna in her apartment. They argued and bickered about each other. Lorna tried to get them together on her last living day before committing suicide (she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and felt unable to live with the condition). Her plan worked, and they arranged to get married.

Things became worse for Tom as Izzie was stabbed by Jed Seddon at the end of series 2. At the beginning of series 3, it was revealed that Izzie had died as a result of the stabbing.

Series 3

Tom then had to contend with 16-year-old Chlo's marriage to Donte Charles, and issues with boss Jack Rimmer, arising from the fact that Izzie died when trying to break up a confrontation between Jack and the drug-dealing Jed Seddon. Jack gave Tom a chance to take out his frustration on him, and Tom took it.

Tom continued living with Chlo and Mika at Izzie's house. He had been about to move out the night Chlo married Donte, but changed his mind when Chlo told him that she loved him and didn't want to be left on her own without Tom or Mika.

Following Jack's resignation, Tom told Jack that he didn't blame him for Izzie's death.

Tom developed feelings for colleague Davina Shackleton. They were reciprocated, and the two of them became a couple, in spite of Jack Rimmer's attempt to get Davina to come with him to Dubai.

Just as they were getting used to being an item, Davina was overcome by smoke inhalation, whilst trapped, along with Bolton Smilie, in a corridor close to the canteen, which was destroyed by a gas explosion. Bolton managed to get her out, along with several other pupils, and she was taken to hospital. He also helped Donte Charles rescue Chlo, who was trapped in a toilet right by the canteen.

Series 4

In Series 4, it was revealed Davina had survived the fire and was now living with Tom and the reconciled Donte and Chlo. However, their arrangement was disturbed when the newly-arrived Kelly family who had moved in next door threw a house party, which resulted in Tom clashing with Rose Kelly (who had drunkenly pushed some sausages through his mail slot a week earlier). A dead bird later appeared on Tom's doorstep and he was convinced it was Earl Kelly, though it was later 'revealed' by Earl that '[their] cat had killed it'. Marley, when confronted later on, is surprised to learn this, and states that they don't have a cat. A while afterwards, Earl Kelly blamed him for a threat of eviction that the Kelly family had received from the council, and vandalised Tom's car as he suspected Tom of reporting the family for anti-social behaviour.

In school, Tom had confronted Earl about his behaviour more than once, and Earl had threatened him and made inappropriate remarks about him beginning a relationship with Davina so soon after his previous girlfriend Izzie Redpath had been "sliced". After Earl shot and killed Maxine, Tom resigned as Head Of Pastoral Care, saying that "it's better to jump before I'm pushed", a decision that led to Kim Campbell taking up the position once more.

Tom was living with his partner Davina Shackleton, a teaching assistant at Waterloo Road. However, on the day Davina became an officially qualified teacher, she left Tom due to a chain of arguments concerning Rose Kelly's financial problems.

Series 5

In series 5, Tom is introduced to former John Fosters pupil Josh Stevenson. It is revealed that Tom and Josh's mother, Georgia, were student and teacher and had a one-night stand thirteen years before. Tom goes to meet Georgia where she tells him that he is Josh's biological father. Tom is shocked and runs off, scared to speak to either Josh or Georgia. However, they seemingly resolve their differences when Josh and Georgia invite Tom round for tea. However, in the making of a seemingly innocent little quip, Tom realises that Georgia stole his sperm with a turkey baster. He seems to blame Josh for this, and Josh calls him a prat. However, they make up and Tom takes him to an "old Clarkson family haunt", Tom's grandfather's allotment. Tom cancelled Josh's Birthday party and Grounded him for two weeks after bullying Lauren Andrews when her huge birth mark was revealed.

In episode sixteen, Finn Sharkey had Josh and fellow student Amy Porter smoke legal drugs - this led to Josh, Amy and Finn being late for class. Tom gave Amy and Finn detention, sending them out of the classroom and confronted Josh. Josh confessed that he had been smoking legal drugs and Tom reacts in rage, which surprises Josh who believed them to be more of mates rather than father-and-son. Tom then decides he cannot trust Josh anymore and keeps a much closer eye on him. Angry at Tom, Josh spikes Tom's lunch with the drug and the consequences soon prove deadly. Steph discovers Kim in the loos who tells Steph she needs to visit the hospital. Tom offers to drive Kim to the hospital - on the way, Tom's phone rings. Kim answers his phone for him and receives Josh's call who asks Kim to tell Tom to stop driving as the drugs would be taking effect around now. Kim is about to reply when suddenly the drugs take their toll on Tom and the car crashes.

Emergency services rush Tom and Kim to hospital. Josh is crying in distress, apologising and asking if Tom is alright. Soon a nurse asks Josh to come with him and Josh sees Tom lying on the table with medical equipment and a breathing system attached to him. Josh apologises and tells Tom he will do whatever Tom tells him to. Tom then takes off his breathing mask and the two have a heart-to-heart conversation.

Series 6

At The beginig of the term, Tom and Grantly are not happy with what new head Karen Fisher is doing to the school, especially when she gets rid of the cooler. Also he's surprised when Janece Bryant returns as school secretry.

When Sambuca Kelly is expelled for two weeks from Waterloo Road by Karen, Tom sticks up for, claiming she is a good kid. However he is annoyed when Sam and Karen's son Harry sneak off from school,because he belives Sam has betrayed him. Luckily Harry reveals it was idea, much to Toms relief. fit

External links

• Tom Clarkson at Waterloo Road