TV series
Waterloo Road
2006–, English, on BBC One. Created by Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick.
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?
- Seasons
- 17
- Episodes
- 254
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S17 E8: Episode 8
Aired 27 January 2026
Seasons 17
Series 1
2006 · 8 episodes · 7.4/10
Series 2
2007 · 12 episodes · 7.3/10
Series 3
2007 · 20 episodes
Series 4
2009 · 20 episodes
Series 5
2009 · 20 episodes
Series 6
2010 · 20 episodes · 10.0/10
Series 7
2011 · 30 episodes · 10.0/10
Series 8
2012 · 30 episodes
Series 9
2013 · 20 episodes
Series 10
2014 · 20 episodes
Series 11
2023 · 7 episodes · 6.0/10
Series 12
2023 · 7 episodes
Series 13
2024 · 8 episodes
Series 14
2024 · 8 episodes
Series 15
2025 · 8 episodes · 10.0/10
Series 16
2025 · 8 episodes · 10.0/10
Series 17
2026 · 8 episodes · 2.2/10
Cast & crew
- Ann McManusCreator
- Maureen ChadwickCreator
- Jason DoneTom Clarkson · 158 ep
- Philip Martin BrownGrantly Budgen · 154 ep
- Chelsee HealeyJaneece Bryant · 106 ep
- Adam ThomasDonte Charles · 105 ep
- Denise WelchSteph Haydock · 81 ep
- Kane Tomlinson-WeaverHarley Taylor · 77 ep
- Darcy IsaLauren Andrews · 77 ep
- Angela GriffinKim Campbell · 72 ep
- Melanie HillMaggie Croft · 72 ep
- Reece DouglasDenzil Kelly · 70 ep
- Laurie BrettChristine Mulgrew · 69 ep
- William RushJosh Stevenson · 69 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 March 2006
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Waterloo Road: quick answers
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How many seasons of Waterloo Road are there?
Waterloo Road has 17 seasons and 254 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Waterloo Road finished?
Waterloo Road is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Is Waterloo Road suitable for kids?
Waterloo Road is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Waterloo Road?
If you liked Waterloo Road, try Chesapeake Shores, Offspring, The Teacher.
Who created Waterloo Road?
Waterloo Road was created by Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick and stars Jason Done, Philip Martin Brown, Chelsee Healey.