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
While attempting to support Amy, Joe leads the school into a disaster as the teachers turn on him. Libby face harassment and finds a hero in an unexpected place.
Directed by Robin SheppardWritten by Kellie Smith
Episode 2
New head, Steve Savage, hits the ground running with a big crackdown on vapes. His son, Billy, has the misfortune of being Schuey’s next target.
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Episode 3
Donte steps up for a struggling Tonya, while Nicky’s distracted by an old flame. Coral and Neil’s relationship is put to the test when she’s asked to reprimand him.
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Episode 4
While setting up Battle of the Bands, pressure mounts on Val when she highlights the lack of support for teachers. Meanwhile, Tonya struggles to be believed as she has a crisis.
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Episode 5
Billy finally fights back, but disaster strikes when things go too far, and new deaf pupil Luca acts out when he struggles to fit in at Waterloo Road.
Directed by John Maidens
Episode 6
Steve and Billy sweat as suspicions rise and attention turns to a missing pupil. Meanwhile, Kelly Jo finds her voice to fight for what’s right.
Directed by John Maidens
Episode 7
Preston and Nicky panic as they get caught in the firing line, and Schuey makes a desperate call when Steve goes too far.
Written by Liz Lewin
Episode 8
Steve and Billy fight to keep their secrets as Kim returns to restore order. And Nicky and Donte’s relationship is put to the test.
Guest stars Jamie Glover, Angela Griffin
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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