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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Episode 1. A psychopathic new pupil puts Rachel's new resolve to the test as term begins.

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Rachel's sister Melissa risks getting them both fired when she loses control of a class.

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Davina is accused of racism by a colleague, and a pupil pushes Tom to breaking point.

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Episode 4. The feud between Tom and Earl Kelly intensifies when a falconry day goes badly wrong.

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Episode 5. Drugs awareness day dawns on Waterloo Road, and Governor Ralph Mellor has a plan.

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Episode 6. Matt bites off more than he can chew when he becomes Sam Kelly's emergency foster carer.

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Episode 7. Rachel is shocked when Eddie and Melissa's relationship takes an unexpected leap forward.

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Rachel and Eddie are left glowing when Waterloo Road receives an encouraging report.

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The school mourns Maxine's death. Rachel resigns, but will a revelation change her mind?

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Episode 10. Rob gives Bolton some mystery pills to calm his nerves, and the Kellys are made homeless.

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The return of Kim Campbell heralds a new term and a fresh start at Waterloo Road.

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Episode 12. A visit from Grace's uncle brings danger for Kim, and Rachel and Eddie get closer.

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Episode 13. The arrival of traveller children causes a riot, and Rose reaches her lowest ebb.

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Philip feels the pressure of being the only 16-year-old virgin in the school.

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Tom's controversial move to bring the army into school proves to be disastrous.

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Episode 16. A school trip takes a dangerous turn, and Chlo is faced with an impossible decision.

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Steph and Rachel lock horns over a pupil whose behaviour conceals a dangerous secret.

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The Home Office catch up with Kim, and Chlo's pregnancy is unexpectedly cut short.

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Episode 19. A fundraising day goes badly wrong when a mystery illness strikes the school.

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It is the last day of term, and everyone is excited about the final of the choir contest.

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