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Waterloo Road

2006 Returning Series 60m episodes

7.1/10 37 votes

Drama

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?

Created by:: Ann McManus, Maureen Chadwick
Cast:: James Baxter, Adam Thomas, Neil Fitzmaurice, Shauna Shim
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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Seasons

17 available

Series 17

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E01

Episode 1

★ 5.7

Episode 1

2026-01-06 · 57m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 1.0

Episode 2

2026-01-06 · 58m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 1.0

Episode 3

2026-01-13 · 57m

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?

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E04

Episode 4

★ 1.0

Episode 4

2026-01-13 · 57m

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.

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E05

Episode 5

2026-01-20 · 58m

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.

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E06

Episode 6

2026-01-20 · 58m

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.

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E07

Episode 7

2026-01-27 · 58m

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.

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E08

Episode 8

2026-01-27 · 58m

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.

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