The document describes two characters from the TV show Waterloo Road: 1) Grantly Budgen, played by Phillip Martin Brown. He is the head of English who is nearing retirement. He is scruffy, tired, and lacks conviction since failing to write his novel. However, he is witty and gets laughs from colleagues. 2) Rachel Mason, played by Eva Pope. She is the young, attractive, and assertive headteacher. She is well-dressed, sophisticated, and loves helping students. Unlike Grantly, she is organized and prefers solutions over problems.