Waterloo Road

Name: Waterloo Road
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-03-09
Rating: 7.1
Cast: James Baxter, Adam Thomas, Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim, Jo Coffey

RETURNING17 Seasons254 Episodes★ 7.1

Waterloo Road is a drama series on BBC One that premiered in 2006, with 17 seasons and 254 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 18, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredMar 9, 2006

Last AiredJan 27, 2026

GenreDrama

Runtime60 min

Created ByAnn McManus, Maureen Chadwick

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionShed Productions, Wall to Wall, Rope Ladder Fiction

Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015. It was recommissioned in 2021, and resumed starting 9 January 2023. At the failing comprehensive school, and later academy of the same name, the professional and personal lives of the students and staff are examined. Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. Who said education was easy?

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Cast

James Baxter

Joe Casey

Adam Thomas

Donte Charles

Neil Fitzmaurice

Neil Guthrie

Shauna Shim

Valerie Chambers

Jo Coffey

Wendy Whitwell

Summer Bird

Tonya Walters

Scarlett Thomas

Izzy Charles

Liam Scholes

Noel McManus

Chiamaka Ulebor

Shola Aku

Saira Jackson

Nisha Chandra

Miya Ocego

Lois Taylor-Brown

Hattie Dynevor

Libby Guthrie

Seasons & Episodes17 seasons · 254 episodes

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Deputy Darius holds the keys to the kingdom. How far will he go to hold on to that power?

E1Episode 1

Jan 6, 202657m★ 5.7

Chaos is unleashed as Darius welcomes excluded students to the school and is put to the test by a violent new arrival, who holds a surprising connection with Agnes.

E2Episode 2

Jan 6, 202658m

Portia is humiliated when her new romance turns sour, while Ben finds himself being schooled by a rebellious supply teacher after landing himself in hot water.

E3Episode 3

Jan 13, 202657m

Donte falls victim to Izzy’s rage when her emotions boil over, whilst Nicky returns to take on a new challenge as behavioural lead. Can she win over a troublesome Leoni?

E4Episode 4

Jan 13, 202657m

Shola notices an unexpected change in Portia and suspects she has a new crush. Meanwhile, a surprise inspection sees Darius bend the rules to keep ahead of the inspectors.

E5Episode 5

Jan 20, 202658m

Nicky suspects something’s up with Tony, but can she figure out what’s really going on? Agnes spirals as Schuey pushes her too far, and Darius fears Stella will discover his secret.

E6Episode 6

Jan 20, 202658m

As Tonya struggles with the aftermath, Nicky struggles with her confidence, leading to disastrous results. Whilst Darius’s desperation sees him take big steps to protect his secret, Agnes puts her relationship in jeopardy as she betrays Schuey’s trust.

E7Episode 7

Jan 27, 202658m

With Stella away, Darius takes charge. But the return of a familiar face stirs old tensions. Meanwhile, a shocking revelation forces Stella to see everything in a new light.

E8Episode 8

Jan 27, 202658m

It’s the senior prom, and Darius is closer than ever to landing the top job. But as Nisha begins to see him in a new light, she grows uneasy about what he might have done to get there.

About Waterloo Road

Waterloo Road is a drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Mar 9, 2006 and currently has 17 seasons and 254 episodes. Waterloo Road has been renewed for Season 18, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 37 votes. The cast includes James Baxter, Adam Thomas, Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim, Jo Coffey. Created by Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick.