TV series
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 1
It's a fresh new term and dynamic headteacher Vaughan Fitzgerald and his family arrive at Waterloo Road and attempt to fit into their new lives. Darren's world falls apart after a shocking incident at home and George learns never to cross a member of the Barry family.
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Zöe Lucker, Brogan Ellis, Vanessa Hehir
Episode 2
Vaughan is anxious about the launch of Waterloo Road's big community initiative.
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Abby Mavers, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Zöe Lucker, Brogan Ellis
Episode 3
Darren can't understand why Rhiannon is taking the virtual-baby project so seriously.
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Zöe Lucker, Brogan Ellis, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden
Episode 4
Gabriella returns to school to find some students determined to make her life difficult.
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Brogan Ellis, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Naomi Battrick
Episode 5
Will the pressure of mock exams prove to be too much for Lenny?
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Brogan Ellis, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden, Tommy Knight
Episode 6
Simon and Sue's dinner party goes badly wrong after Hector speaks out of turn.
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden, Tommy Knight, Maarten Stevenson
Episode 7
The police descend on Waterloo Road as the hack on Wiredata Systems is traced to it.
Directed by Sarah WalkerGuest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Leon Ockenden, Tommy Knight, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Naomi Battrick
Episode 8
Allie convinces Vaughan to send Justin to a boarding school.
Directed by Sarah WalkerGuest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden, Tommy Knight, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley
Episode 9
Sue finds herself in hot water when Hector threatens to tell Simon about their affair.
Guest stars Richard Mylan, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Brogan Ellis, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden, Tommy Knight
Episode 10
Vaughan goes to the police after Justin punches Allie, and Darren arranges a surprise.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Kane Tomlinson-Weaver, Brogan Ellis, Vanessa Hehir, Leon Ockenden, Tommy Knight
Episode 11
It's a new term and the council wants to merge Waterloo Road with Havelock High.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Tommy Knight, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 12
Vaughan hopes the new bike bank scheme will show the school off to the community.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Mark Beswick, Tommy Knight, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Holly Jack, Tahirah Sharif
Episode 13
Vaughan's newly-qualified teachers Marco and Guy start work, but it's not long before Guy recognises Carrie Norton and the school comes down heavily on their relationship.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 14
A trip to the coast does not go to plan after Kenzie lets slip about Bonnie two-timing Scott and Justin. More secrets are then revealed and one of the group runs off putting themself in serious danger.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 15
Waterloo Road struggles to live up to rival Havelock High when the PTA comes to visit. Leo’s attachment to his computer game raises serious concern over his state of mind and Sonya frets over her impending test results.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 16
Dale’s dreams of pro-cycling are thrown into disarray as the pressure of mock exams take over. Abdul is shocked by the revelation of a deep family secret and Kenzie’s relationship with her mother falls apart.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 17
Dale struggles to come to terms with his failure to make the cycling team.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 18
Dale's erratic behaviour reaches new heights and it's up to Lenny and Maggie to pick up the pieces. Abdul meets his mum, but it's not as he expected. The school gets a heads-up about a surprise inspection, but will the preparation be enough to save it?
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont, Holly Jack, Tahirah Sharif, Andrew Still
Episode 19
Vaughan is torn between campaigning to stop the merger and Justin's exclusion. Things take an unexpected turn when Kenzie gets involved, while Lorna reveals a buried secret when someone from her past turns up. Sonya discovers something about Guy that sets her own lie onto a different course.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode 20
Waterloo Road pulls every last punch in a desperate bid to halt the merger with Havelock High.
Guest stars Angus Deayton, Rebecca Craven, Mark Beswick, Regé-Jean Page, Je'Taime Morgan Hanley, Pooky Quesnel, Laura Aikman, Charlotte Beaumont
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Laurie BrettChristine Mulgrew
James BaxterJoe Casey
Georgie GlenAudrey McFall
Jason DoneTom Clarkson
Adam ThomasDonte Charles
Philip Martin BrownGrantly Budgen
Kym MarshNicky Walters
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