Episode 1
Episode 1
57m5.7 / 10
Chaos is unleashed as Darius welcomes excluded students to the school and is put to the test by a violent new arrival, who holds a surprising connection with Agnes.
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Waterloo Road
2006TV-1417 seasons7.1 / 10
Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015. It was recommissioned in 2021, and resumed starting 9 January 2023. At the failing comprehensive school, and later academy of the same name, the professional and personal lives of the students and staff are examined. Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. Who said education was easy?
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Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015. It was recommissioned in 2021, and resumed starting 9 January 2023. At the failing comprehensive school, and later academy of the same name, the professional and personal lives of the students and staff are examined. Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. Who said education was easy?
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Episode 2
Episode 2
58m1.0 / 10
Portia is humiliated when her new romance turns sour, while Ben finds himself being schooled by a rebellious supply teacher after landing himself in hot water.
Episode credits
Guest stars Denise Welch
Episode 3
Episode 3
57m1.0 / 10
Donte falls victim to Izzy’s rage when her emotions boil over, whilst Nicky returns to take on a new challenge as behavioural lead. Can she win over a troublesome Leoni?
Episode credits
Guest stars Kym Marsh
Episode 4
Episode 4
57m1.0 / 10
Shola notices an unexpected change in Portia and suspects she has a new crush. Meanwhile, a surprise inspection sees Darius bend the rules to keep ahead of the inspectors.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kym Marsh
Episode 5
Episode 5
58m
Nicky suspects something’s up with Tony, but can she figure out what’s really going on? Agnes spirals as Schuey pushes her too far, and Darius fears Stella will discover his secret.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kym Marsh
Episode 6
Episode 6
58m
As Tonya struggles with the aftermath, Nicky struggles with her confidence, leading to disastrous results. Whilst Darius’s desperation sees him take big steps to protect his secret, Agnes puts her relationship in jeopardy as she betrays Schuey’s trust.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kym Marsh
Episode 7
Episode 7
58m
With Stella away, Darius takes charge. But the return of a familiar face stirs old tensions. Meanwhile, a shocking revelation forces Stella to see everything in a new light.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jason Merrells, Rachel Leskovac, Denise Welch
Episode 8
Episode 8
58mfinale
It’s the senior prom, and Darius is closer than ever to landing the top job. But as Nisha begins to see him in a new light, she grows uneasy about what he might have done to get there.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jason Merrells, Rachel Leskovac
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Waterloo Road
Cast
Laurie BrettChristine Mulgrew
James BaxterJoe Casey
Georgie GlenAudrey McFall
Jason DoneTom Clarkson
Adam ThomasDonte CharlesVictoria BushSonya Donnegan
Philip Martin BrownGrantly Budgen
Kym MarshNicky WaltersCredits
- Created by
- Ann McManus, Maureen Chadwick
- Written by
- Matt Evans, Kellie Smith, Carol Ann Docherty, Liz Lewin
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 254
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom- Shed ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Wall to WallUnited Kingdom- Rope Ladder Fiction
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
high schoolhigh school teachermanchesternorthern englandscotlandteacher
