Sadiq Nawaz

Sadiq Nawaz
Ackley Bridge character
First appearanceEpisode 1
7 June 2017
Last appearanceEpisode 26
6 August 2019
Portrayed byAdil Ray
In-universe information
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseFarida Nawaz
Children
ReligionMuslim
NationalityPakistani-British

Sadiq Nawaz is a fictional character from the Channel 4 school drama Ackley Bridge, portrayed by Adil Ray. Sadiq first appeared in the pilot episode of the series, first broadcast on 7 June 2017. Sadiq is introduced as the school sponsor of the fictional Ackley Bridge College, as well as a local businessman. His storylines in the series include having an affair with headteacher Mandy Carter (Jo Joyner), losing his business due to financial struggles and discovering he has a third child.