Waterloo Road

2007•15 series•Entertainment / 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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Drama series set in a failing secondary school. The new school term brings chaos for Jack.

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Steph's incompetence when dealing with a vulnerable child is unintentionally exposed.

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Episode 3. The fund-raising efforts of the girls' football team lands them - and Jack - in hot water.

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Episode 4. Steph's decision to keep a pupil's secret has potentially serious consequences Matt.

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Episode 5. Drama series. The effects of Chlo's error of judgement ripple throughout the whole school.

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Drama series set in a secondary school. Jack is called to account for past decisions.

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Drama series set in a chaotic secondary school. A new head teacher arrives.

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Eddie is keen to prove Rachel wrong with his 'bad boys' trip.

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Episode 9. A police investigation kicks off when Janeece makes a shock discovery.

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Drama series. Matt is thrown into a panic by Rachel's plans for the school musical.

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Episode 11. In an attempt to stop Bolton from leaving school, Rachel takes the kids on a prison trip.

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School-based drama. Davina is flattered when one of the parents develops a crush on her.

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Rachel is forced to compromise her integrity to stop her secrets being revealed.

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Episode 14. Drama series set in a secondary school. Jasmine is suspended.

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Matt is thrown into a panic when his mother shows up out of the blue.

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A supply teacher makes an impression on Janeece, but panic ensues when the pair disappear.

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Episode 17. Mika defies Tom as she stages an environmental protest on the new building site.

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With Rachel's support, the school rallies round a pupil facing deportation.

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Episode 19. Steph's devastated when her language lab funding falls through.

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The last day of term turns into a terrifying ordeal for the staff and students.

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