Waterloo road when is it on

Right now, we don't have a release date for the new series of Waterloo Road but as its only just been announced we don't expect to see the series for a little while yet. If you want to revisit the classic series, all ten seasons of the original show are available to stream right now on BBC iPlayer. As it's still early days on the revived show, we do not have any info on casting just yet, although the BBC has promised more information will be coming soon! Right now, all we know is that the new series will be taking Waterloo Road back to its original home — Greater Manchester.

In the press release announcing Waterloo Road 's return, the BBC said: "The spotlight on education in the UK is more intense now than ever before, with awareness of the challenges that teachers, parents and pupils face even more pronounced amidst the ongoing pandemic.

Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama, added: " 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.

No details have yet been announced as to who is going to be starring but a spokesperson has said that "casting will be revealed in due course". It is unclear if filming has even started yet so it may not be until late that the new season begins. 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. 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. We don't yet know details of the cast, but RadioTimes reports that it will feature "a fresh set of students and teachers, and maybe some old faces.

The original show featured a large, changing cast that included Neil Morrissey, Angela Griffin, Tom Payne and many others.

Details of who will be walking the school when the doors reopen remain under wraps but we will let you know as soon as casting details start to emerge.

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