‘Audiences told us we didn’t show enough teacher sex’: how we made Waterloo Road ‘In series one, it was bullying, drugs and alcohol. Twenty years on, it’s vapes, cyber-bullying and bloody energy drinks’

Grange Hill for grown-ups! Treating teachers like humans and teens like adults! To mark the 20th anniversary of #WaterlooRoad, in today's @theguardian.com, I spoke to exec producer Cameron Roach and actor-turned-director Angela Griffin about how they made the show www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

In a shrinking TV industry, the vital importance of #WaterlooRoad as a training ground, locally sustainable employer and socially conscious prime time drama for all ages and demographics cannot be overstated. Long may it continue and let’s have more shows like it!

‘Audiences told us we didn’t show enough teacher sex’: how we made Waterloo Road ‘In series one, it was bullying, drugs and alcohol. Twenty years on, it’s vapes, cyber-bullying and bloody energy drinks’

Grange Hill for grown-ups! Treating teachers like they’re human and teens like they’re adults! To mark the 20th anniversary of #WaterlooRoad, I spoke to exec producer Cameron Roach and actor-turned director Angela Griffin about how they made the show www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

And of course, gotta shoutout the current Manchester Era too, bc while the reboot had a bit of a shaky start, it's really grown into its own #waterlooroad

Also gonna give the Scotland era some love (well, series 8 anyway) because it had some really underrated storylines and characters #waterlooroad

Happy Belated 20th Birthday to Waterloo Road! I never knew this show was gonna have this big an impact on me but I'm glad it did and does 😊 #waterlooroad

The Ten Most Successful Waterloo Road Actors - Pop Culture Maniacs Pop Culture Maniacs highlights some of the most successful actors who have walked the corridors of Waterloo Road.

#WaterlooRoad is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, so I may as well reshare my articles about the most successful actor who attended the school

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After a brief appearance in the show’s return in 2023, Chelsee Healey is officially returning to her beloved role of Janeece Bryant this time as a regular where she will be joined by her daughter Cheryl played by Lauren Hylton who joins as a new student at Waterloo Road #WaterlooRoad #bbc #uktv

Twenty years ago today, Waterloo Road opened its doors for the first time ever where we were introduced to several beloved characters including Donte Charles, Chlo Grainger, Jack Rimmer, Andrew Treneman, Kim Campbell, Grantly Budgen, Steph Haydock plus so many more #WaterlooRoad #bbc #uktv

Watching #GirlbandsForever and trying to figure out who the narrator was.

And then I realised. With the 20th anniversary of #WaterlooRoad airing from Monday, (this is relevant) it's Jill Halfpenny.

season 6.2 of #WaterlooRoad

simple question: What is Bex’ major malfunction? 🤬

So f🤬ing tired of this, for real. What is #WaterlooRoad 's major malfunction. Does the EP have ADD or something?

They bring in Lindsay (❤️) in season 5, build the whole fall term around her, and then... drop both her and the story?! Just one example among dozens.

I hereby nominate Ruby as the worst character in television history. Talk about ‘get the hell off my screen‘ heat. They dumped Jasmine but kept this cow around? Just NO- go away! #WaterlooRoad

You'll never forget a moment you feel without sound. Love this so much, deaf 👂 awareness, British Sign Language and LGBT 🏳️‍🌈 done with style. ❤️
Courtesy BBC One
#WaterlooRoad #RickAstley #BSL
#DramaSeries #DeafAwareness

6 months without a cardigan on and Jon Richardson's let the power go to his head. #WaterlooRoad

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I just accidentally found myself watching the first ever episode of #WaterlooRoad. I've never seen any of that show before...but fuck me that's some watchable shit.

I'm not going to stick with it, because there's twenty years of episodes to watch but I had a surprisingly decent time with it […]

We've been watching #WaterlooRoad
#TakeThat #DragonsDen #TheApprentice #Bridgerton #DeathInParadise #UnderSaltMarsh
#SecretGenius #TheNightManager
#Casualty and the soaps!

But what gets the thumbs up from you - or the thumbs down!

Tell us at: tvtimes_letters@futurenet.com

darius donovan | waterloo road (2025-)

darius donovan playlist for all the jon richardson fans out there! let’s hope he makes a cameo in s18 🤞 #waterlooroad

I don't watch Waterloo Road, but how cute is this 🥹❤️ #waterlooroad #Dramaseries

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JON RICHARDSON THE MAN THAT YOU ARE 👏👏👏 such an incredible performance during his last scenes - more acting roles for him asap!!! #waterlooroad

darius on the ketamine is taking me out 😭😭😭 probably my fav moment from this series #waterlooroad

Luca signing to Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' to Freddie at the prom was so cute. #WaterlooRoad youtu.be/isv9_rsX8QU?...

8. Winterwatch ,bbc2 1.7m (15.1%)
9. Bargain Hunt bbc1
10. House of Games bbc2

The 9pm slots in more focus...
#WaterlooRoad 860k (8.4%) bbc1

QI XL 1.1m (11%) bbc2

the shadeee 😭😭 #waterlooroad

"Ben Drake sleeping with every girl in his year," Nicky? Your Preston was never that picky. #WaterlooRoad

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darius being upgraded to dilf status has made him a million percent hotter #waterlooroad

Am I the only person who watched #WaterlooRoad and wanted to climb into the TV and smack a nonce?

Surely not!!!

Tonight’s TV tips: at 7pm, #Winterwatch on BBC2. At 7.15pm, Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV1. At 9pm, 24 Hours In Police Custody: Zombie Knives on C4, #WaterlooRoad on BBC1 or Killer In The House on ITV1. At 10pm, #TheSecretOfMe on C4 or Things You Should Have Done returns to BBC3 #telly

Artist… and also an artiste

A small but happy moment from my creative journey.

I made a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance on the BBC’s long-running drama Waterloo Road, popping up as a supporting artiste in a supply teacher role (Series 11, Episode 3).

#WaterlooRoad #BBCDrama #BBC

Map of the Waterloo station area showing a diversion route for gas works taking place on Waterloo Road, via various backstreets, the IMAX roundabout, York Road, Westminster Bridge Road and reaching St George's Circus

Enjoy the diversion route (which seems more relevant northbound 🤔)
#WaterlooRoad