Waterloo Road

200716 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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Schuey and Agnes cause uproar when they rebel against Stella’s new rules.

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Ashton takes drastic measures when Donte is plunged into crippling debt.

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Dwayne is under pressure when his deepest secrets are exposed to the entire school.

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Hope takes on Portia, but all is forgotten when a shocking incident shakes the school. Some upsetting scenes.

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Dwayne’s world comes crashing down when he reaches breaking point. Some upsetting scenes.

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Staff and students head to the estate, while Schuey is lured back to his past.

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Emotions run high at school when Stella’s daughter arrives.

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The fair arrives at Waterloo Road as Darius tries to escape the fallout from his actions.

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