The Geordie stars of returning education drama Waterloo Road have recalled their own school days.
Denise Welch and Jill Halfpenny each pay tribute to teachers who inspired them.
Denise - who plays lazy teacher Steph Haydock - said: "Terry Cudden, who was my drama teacher, was brilliant. If he hadn't encouraged me to go to drama school I don't think I'd have tried. I was going to teacher training college . . . so I do have a great deal to thank him for. If it hadn't have been for Terry I could have been Steph for real!"
Jill, meanwhile, goes back to her primary school in Gateshead for her role model.
She said: "I had a primary school teacher called Mr Nesbitt.
"I loved his enthusiasm and his love of drama. I think it is wonderful to be taught by someone inspirational as it makes all the difference and can affect your whole life."
