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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War breaks out in the playground after an influx of middle-class pupils at Waterloo Road.

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Ex John Fosters pupil Amy accuses Bolton of attempted rape.

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Danielle and Aleesha stagger into school still drunk from the night before.

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Luke has a day from hell when the pupils find out about his family life.

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Ruby's luxurious lifestyle crashes around her ears, and Max comes under scrutiny.

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Christopher's relationship with a Year 12 girl is called into question.

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A pupil claims she is being bullied, and Kim fears the girl gangs are back in full force.

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It's D-day for Helen as the morning of her official teaching inspection arrives.

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Episode 9. Lindsay takes the stand during her mother's trial, and Jo is nominated for an award.

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Max's true colours are finally revealed as the talent competition takes over the school.

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Rachel is put in danger when a student is abducted by their estranged father.

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Ruby's stress levels hit boiling point on a disastrous class trip to a farm.

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Kim argues with Chris when he rejects Michaela from his university preparation scheme.

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Episode 14. Lauren is devastated when her well-guarded secret is revealed, causing her to take action.

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Episode 15. Finn pushes Chris to breaking point. Sam and Bolton become closer.

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Finn brings 'legal high' drugs into school for him and his friends to use.

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Jo faces suspension, and Ruby's addiction threatens to come between Adam and Rachel.

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Kim struggles to keep her emotions in check when Finn and Amy ruin a school trip.

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Episode 19. Adam and Rachel move forward with the wedding, pushing Ruby's addiction to crisis point.

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Finn and Amy's relationship takes a terrifying turn as he proposes they make a sacrifice.

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