Waterloo Road

200717 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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Darius is tested by a violent new pupil, who also unlocks a secret from Agnes’s past.

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Portia is crushed when a romance sours but finds a surprising ally in a supply teacher.

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Donte falls victim to Izzy’s rage as she struggles to keep her emotions in check.

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Shola notices an unexpected change in Portia and suspects she has a new crush.

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Nicky suspects something’s up with Tony, but can she figure out what’s really going on?

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Nicky and Tonya struggle in the aftermath as Darius takes big steps to protect his secret.

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Darius takes charge in Stella’s absence but clashes with a returning rival.

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It’s prom, and love is in the air, but Nisha senses Darius isn’t being entirely honest.

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