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 all change at Waterloo Road. The school has been merged with local private school John Fosters, and neither the "posh" John Fosters pupils nor the "scuzzy" Waterloo Road kids are happy about it.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon
Episode 2
Ex John Fosters pupil Amy accuses Bolton of attempted rape, and the James sisters face the funeral of their murdered father.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon
Episode 3
After a night of passion, Kim and Max are acting like a pair of lovesick puppies. Can they keep their burgeoning romance a secret from the rest of the staff?
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon
Episode 4
Luke has a day from hell when the pupils find out about his family life.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall
Episode 5
Ruby's luxurious lifestyle crashes around her, and Max comes under scrutiny.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Rebecca Ryan, Eva Pope, Tachia Newall, Zaraah Abrahams, Elaine Symons, Ralph Ineson
Episode 6
Christopher's relationship with a Year 12 girl is called into question.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Rebecca Ryan, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow
Episode 7
Quiet Year 10 pupil Cassie Turner claims she is being bullied, and Kim fears the girl gangs are back in full force.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Eva Pope, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall, Zaraah Abrahams
Episode 8
It's the day of Helen's first official inspection and she is desperate to impress.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Lucy Dixon, Zaraah Abrahams, Elaine Symons
Episode 9
Lindsay nervously takes the stand during her mother's trial, and Jo is nominated for an Outstanding Teacher Award.
Guest stars Jason Done, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall, Zaraah Abrahams
Episode 10
The governors arrive, keen to gauge the merger's impact. The pupils excitedly prepare for the ‘Waterloo Road Has Talent’ contest, while Grantly is disappointed to discover no one has planned to celebrate his 25th anniversary as a teacher.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon
Episode 11
Rachel finds herself in danger when one of the students is abducted by their estranged father.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Jack McMullen, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow
Episode 12
A class trip to a farm causes a never-ending nightmare for Ruby. Elsewhere, Chris and Kim's mentoring scheme causes trouble.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Jack McMullen, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow
Episode 13
Kim and Chris argue over Michaela when he refuses to accept her as part of his advanced university preparation scheme. Ruby feels snubbed when Rachel hires a new chef to lead the school's healthy eating campaign - and the successful applicant turns out to be a welcome face from the headteacher's past.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Jack McMullen, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall
Episode 14
Adam makes some changes to the canteen, much to the annoyance of Rose. Grantly feigns depression in a bid to get out of supervising a school trip.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Jack McMullen, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow
Episode 15
Chris is pushed to breaking point when he ends up with Finn as a teaching assistant on work experience day. Meanwhile, Rachel is not impressed with Adam when she learns he has been to a gig with the sixth formers, and Sam and Bolton become closer when they end up in trouble.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Jack McMullen, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow
Episode 16
Finn's disruptive behaviour continues at Waterloo Road and he persuades Josh and Amy to join him in smoking a legal high.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Jack McMullen, Reece Douglas, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon
Episode 17
Jo learns that Ros has developed a crush on her. Elsewhere, Adam is allowed to set up a new takeaway scheme to promote healthy eating, but has to pick up the pieces when Ruby is evicted from her place by Steph.
Guest stars William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Reece Douglas, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall
Episode 18
A trip to an art gallery takes Kim to the edge when the pupils deface a valuable painting. Philip's efforts to inspire Ros end up in a row about sexism, and Steph's relationship with Ollie hits the rocks.
Guest stars William Rush, Jack McMullen, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall, Zaraah Abrahams
Episode 19
Amy and Finn are kept apart following the ill-fated trip to the art gallery, causing Amy to play up in Ruby's class. The teacher's emotional state finally catches up with her when Rachel and Adam announce their engagement.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Jack McMullen, Eva Pope, Lucy Dixon, Tachia Newall, Zaraah Abrahams, Lauren Thomas
Episode 20
Amy's relationship with Finn takes a terrifying turn when he suggests a radical proposal to ensure they stay together. Meanwhile, as Rachel and Adam prepare to walk down the aisle, trouble at the school puts the bride's attendance at the ceremony in jeopardy.
Guest stars Jason Done, William Rush, Shannon Flynn, Jack McMullen, Eva Pope, Dean Smith, Jessica Baglow, Lucy Dixon
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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