Waterloo Road

200715 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on
BBC One

Following on from earlier seasons of the series based in northern England, and later Scotland, `Waterloo Road' returns to screens after an extended absence, with the setting now being a high school in Greater Manchester. The refreshed version of the show features some familiar faces, including Angela Griffin as Kim Campbell, the harassed headteacher. The series tackles a range of issues facing teenagers today such as racism, sexism, being LGBTQ+, coping with mental health issues, and the cost-of-living crisis. They are helped along the way teachers and parents as Kim struggles to maintain control.

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Joe leads the school into a disaster, while Libby finds a hero in an unexpected place.

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New head Steve Savage introduces big changes. Schuey sets his sights on a new target.

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Donte steps up for a struggling Tonya, while Nicky’s distracted by an old flame.

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Pressure mounts on Val as she prepares for Battle of the Bands, while Tonya has a crisis.

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Billy finally fights back, but disaster strikes when things go too far.

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Steve and Billy sweat as Kelly Jo fights for what’s right.

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When Steve goes too far, Preston and Schuey panic as they get caught in the firing line.

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A familiar face returns to restore order as Nicky and Donte’s relationship is tested.

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