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?
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Waterloo Road is available to stream on The Roku Channel in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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?
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
Schuey and Agnes cause uproar when they rebel against Stella’s new rules. New teacher Darius Donovan arrives and shakes up the staffroom, while Jack Rimmer returns to school.
Guest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Episode 2
Ashton takes drastic measures when Donte is plunged into crippling debt. Nicky saves the day when Debs is out of her depth, while Jack attempts to help Libby settle back in.
Guest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Episode 3
Dwayne is under pressure when Ashton exposes his deepest secrets to the entire school. Meanwhile, Nisha is conflicted when her personal and professional worlds collide.
Directed by Ruth CarneyGuest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Episode 4
Hope and Portia go head-to-head as they battle for attention. Elsewhere, Darius’s negligence has devastating consequences, and Schuey is rocked when an unexpected visitor ruffles feathe
Directed by Ruth CarneyGuest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Episode 5
Dwayne’s world comes crashing down when he reaches breaking point. Stella makes a ruthless decision as she tries to come to terms with the devastating events of the previous week.
Guest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Episode 6
The schools' staff and students head to the estate for a community clean-up that doesn’t go to plan. Meanwhile, Schuey is lured back to his criminal past with disastrous consequences for Mike.
Guest stars Katherine Pearce
Episode 7
Emotions run high at Waterloo Road when Stella’s daughter arrives. Elsewhere, Mitch finds himself in hot water when he steps in to help a struggling student.
Guest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Episode 8
It’s funfair day at Waterloo Road, and Darius flounders under a watchful eye. Has his luck finally run out? Meanwhile, Agnes uncovers a secret that could blow a family’s world apart and Donte’s loyalties are tested by a discovery that could end a colleague’s career.
Guest stars Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
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
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Wall to WallUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
