Waterloo Road is back on our screens for a fourteenth series. The hit school-set drama, which is filmed in Greater Manchester, is known for tackling real-life topics affecting teens, families, and school staff.
And there are some major changes planned in this series as Waterloo Road has new academy status, new school building, and a new headteacher with the arrival of Steve Savage - played by Jason Manford.
Jason, who is also known for his stints on 8 Out of 10 Cats, The One Show and numerous West End musicians, said he was delighted to join the show. READ MORE: "Vibey as hell" Trafford Centre's weird interior quirks go viral on TikTok Speaking about his arrival in the show, Jason said: " It's such a legendary show, not just on the BBC, but right here in the North West and Manchester as well.
It's as big as Corrie. It feels like a big northern powerhouse of a show that's been on for years. "It was funny, really, because my kids started watching it during lockdown on iPlayer, and I was sort of half watching it and then suddenly you start fully watching it and then it turns out it wasn't just me, it wasn’t just us, it was millions of people. "It was one of the most watched shows on iPlayer.
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