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Waterloo Road (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Series · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2006, Waterloo Road is a drama series.

What it’s about. 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?

Who’s in it. Waterloo Road stars Laurie Brett as Christine Mulgrew, Angela Griffin as Kim Campbell, Jason Merrells as Jack Rimmer and Richard Mylan as Simon Lowsley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Waterloo Road has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterloo Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of Waterloo Road tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Waterloo Road (2006)?
In GB, Waterloo Road is available to stream on Sky Go, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Waterloo Road worth watching?
Waterloo Road holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Waterloo Road?
Waterloo Road stars Laurie Brett, Angela Griffin, Jason Merrells, Richard Mylan and James Baxter.
When was Waterloo Road released?
Waterloo Road was released in 2006.