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 new term for William Beswick High, but with pupils rioting, head Kim Campbell is forced into drastic changes. A fugitive found hiding in the school gives everyone a shock.
Guest stars Rachel Leskovac, Sonia Ibrahim, Scarlett Thomas, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Liam Scholes, Chiamaka Ulebor, Thapelo Ray, Inathi Rozani
Episode 2
Waterloo Road is rocked by shocking news, while Danny lands himself in trouble.
Guest stars Rachel Leskovac, Sonia Ibrahim, Scarlett Thomas, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Liam Scholes, Chiamaka Ulebor, Inathi Rozani, Chelsee Healey
Episode 3
The Walters family deal with an unexpected crisis, pushing a stressed Preston to the brink, while Tonya and Izzy skip school.
Directed by Paulette RandallGuest stars Rachel Leskovac, Scarlett Thomas, Chiamaka Ulebor, Thapelo Ray, Hollie-Jay Bowes, Teddy Thomas, Sahil Ismaikhil, Marie Critchley
Episode 4
It’s Amy’s big day, but a surprise visitor from her past and Kelly Jo’s tumultuous behaviour threaten to ruin everything.
Directed by Paulette RandallGuest stars Rachel Leskovac, Scarlett Thomas, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Liam Scholes, Hollie-Jay Bowes, Barrie Greenwood, Lucy Begg, Randi Agyare
Episode 5
As Neil bonds with refugee Norullah, the year nines are busy digging up the truth about his personal life. An inquest triggers an emotional breakdown and confession from Coral.
Guest stars Rachel Leskovac, Scarlett Thomas, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Liam Scholes, Chiamaka Ulebor, Thapelo Ray, Inathi Rozani, Ava Flannery
Episode 6
Samia’s day is derailed by the discovery of a group chat started by the male students. Meanwhile, Donte’s angry outburst has repercussions across the school.
Guest stars Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Liam Scholes, Lucy Begg, Randi Agyare, Sue Vincent, Lisa Faulkner, Elliott Longworth, James Trimble
Episode 7
The past catches up with Danny at the end of term show. Meanwhile, Kim is left feeling hurt and betrayed by an unexpected person.
Guest stars Rachel Leskovac, Sonia Ibrahim, Scarlett Thomas, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Liam Scholes, Thapelo Ray, Inathi Rozani, Ava Flannery
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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