Waterloo Road 2006
What is Waterloo Road?
Waterloo Road is a British television drama series that first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006. The series is set in a comprehensive school of the same name and examines the professional and personal lives of the students and staff.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 254
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 9, 2006
- Last aired
- Jan 27, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Waterloo Road is a British television drama series that first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006. The series is set in a comprehensive school of the same name and examines the professional and personal lives of the students and staff. It initially ran until 9 March 2015, and was later recommissioned in 2021, resuming on 9 January 2023. The show was created by Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus and features a cast including Philip Martin Brown, Jason Done, Chelsee Healey, and Adam Thomas. The series explores the challenges and complexities of life at the school, including affairs, scandals, and changes in leadership. The show's title shares a name with a historical battle, but the series itself is focused on the lives of the school community. The original and new series are available together on BBC One.
Should you watch it?
“A turbulent school setting drives intense drama among students and staff.”
- Sharp writing
- Strong character development
- Tackles serious social issues
- Can be emotionally heavy
- Frequent cast changes
You enjoy British school-based dramas with complex interpersonal storylines.
Suitable for mature teens and adults due to strong themes and situations.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 9, 2006
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 16, 2006
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 23, 2006
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 30, 2006
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 6, 2006
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 13, 2006
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Apr 20, 2006
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Apr 27, 2006
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 18, 2007
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 25, 2007
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 1, 2007
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 8, 2007
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 15, 2007
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 22, 2007
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 1, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 29, 2007
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 5, 2007
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 12, 2007
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Apr 19, 2007
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Apr 26, 2007
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 11, 2007
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 18, 2007
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 25, 2007
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 1, 2007
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 8, 2007
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 15, 2007
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 22, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 29, 2007
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 6, 2007
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 13, 2007
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 10, 2008
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 17, 2008
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 24, 2008
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 31, 2008
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 7, 2008
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 14, 2008
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 21, 2008
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 28, 2008
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc Mar 6, 2008
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Mar 13, 2008
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 7, 2009
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 14, 2009
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 21, 2009
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 28, 2009
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 4, 2009
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 11, 2009
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 18, 2009
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 25, 2009
- E9 Episode 9 Core Mar 4, 2009
- E10 Episode 10 Core Mar 11, 2009
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 18, 2009
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 25, 2009
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 1, 2009
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 8, 2009
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 15, 2009
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 22, 2009
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 29, 2009
- E18 Episode 18 Core May 6, 2009
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc May 13, 2009
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc May 20, 2009
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 28, 2009
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Nov 4, 2009
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 11, 2009
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 18, 2009
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 25, 2009
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 2, 2009
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 9, 2009
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 16, 2009
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 23, 2009
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 30, 2009
- E11 Episode 11 Core Apr 7, 2010
- E12 Episode 12 Core Apr 14, 2010
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 21, 2010
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 28, 2010
- E15 Episode 15 Core May 5, 2010
- E16 Episode 16 Core May 26, 2010
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jun 2, 2010
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jun 9, 2010
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc Jul 13, 2010
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Jul 14, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on a real school?
No, Waterloo Road is a fictional school, though it reflects real educational challenges.
Why was the show cancelled and revived?
The original run ended in 2015, and it returned in 2023 after a period off-air.
Where is the show set?
The show is set in a comprehensive school in the UK.
Who created the show?
It was created by Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus.
Does it focus more on students or staff?
It balances both, exploring their personal and professional lives equally.
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