When is waterloo road coming back

We are thrilled to be returning to this brilliant format — its thrills and spills, unmissable characters and high drama — at a time when audiences across Britain need it most. And to be collaborating with the brilliant Cameron Roach and Wall to Wall on its return. Waterloo Road will continue its reputation for kickstarting, supporting and enabling careers both in front of and behind the camera, in a truly inclusive way, from our base in Greater Manchester.

A new series of the award-winning drama will be made and set in Greater Manchester. The high school show will focus on the challenges teachers, parents and pupils have been facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Full details of the cast or the precise day it will return to our screens have not been revealed by the BBC. Director of BBC Drama Piers Wenger said: "Waterloo Road is the perfect lens through which to explore post-Covid Britain, from the perspective of those who have arguably been affected most: young people in education. When will Waterloo Road return?

Waterloo Road: The teen drama was axed six years ago. Image: BBC. Dr Shola shut down as Andrew Pierce brutally dismantles Brexit claim. However, there are going to be some major changes when it does return. English teacher Tom Clarkson was a big hit with the students of Waterloo Road. Tom was also stepdad to Chlo and Mika Grainger after his romance with fellow teacher Izzi he had numerous love interests with school staff.

His own son Josh joined the school in Jason starred on the show until , enduring the big move from Rochdale to Scotland. His character Tom died in series 8 after falling from the roof of the school trying to help troubled student Kyle Stack. Grumpy Grantly Budgen was part of the furniture at Waterloo Road and had a number of emotional as well as downright hilarious storylines.

Since Philip's departure following Grantly's death on the show in , the actor's gone on to star in a variety of other TV shows such as Endeavour and Doctors. He's also a regular on the Panto circuit. Denise played Waterloo Road's relatively useless but fun-loving french teacher Steph Haydock from series 1 until the end of series 5.

Despite her reputation as a bit of a gossip, Steph's big heart and caring nature saw her take in troubled student Maxine Barlow.

Established actor and comedian Neil recently spoke out about how much he hated working on Waterloo Road. Even my missus said to me, 'You've got to get out of this show because it's making you into a nasty person'. From until he played business man Declan Macey in Emmerdale. He's also a writer and director and often takes on theatre roles.

Jill Halfpenny played enthusiastic drama teacher Izzie in series 1 and 2. Her two daughters Chlo and Mika also attended the school.