Waterloo Road is back and it is a fresh start for the school, with the arrival of dynamic new Head Teacher Karen Fisher. Opinionated and ambitious, Karen is determined to bring change, making Waterloo Road a safe and vibrant place to learn. However, Karen’s steely exterior masks a deeper fragility as she and her family wrestle with a recent tragedy. Karen’s first challenge at the school arrives in the form of the Kirbys - sixth former Jonah and 13 year old genius Ruth, who have both been homeschooled by their father, Marcus. Marcus’s ex-wife Hannah wants her children to experience mainstream schooling, but he has little faith in the state education system.

Episode 2

Jess becomes jealous as Karen and Chris grow closer professionally and sabotages their friendship by publishing a vicious article in the school newspaper. Elsewhere Harry believes his dad Charie is having an affair with Miss Montague and elists Sam’s help to prove it. Sam is glad to be back at school after her suspension and tries to make amends with Lauren.

Episode 3

Chris finds himself in a difficult position when a controversial new sexual health initiative highlights the sensitivity surrounding sexual issues. Ronan and his girlfriend argue ove whether or not she should take the morning-after pill. Meanwhile, Lauren directs her romantic attentions towards a reluctant Josh.

Episode 4

Tensions are running high at Waterloo Road as the Fishers struggle to stay united on the annual celebration of Bex's birthday, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues. In addition, the arrival of a new, gay student sparks confrontation and unearths some difficult truths.

Episode 5

The drama from Waterloo Road continues as Janeece and Ruby come to blows over the subject of motherhood, while Marcus's first day almost ends in disaster when his proactive approach to teaching uncovers a shocking secret about Ronan's home life. After catching Ronan selling DVDs in class, and brimming with ideas about improving parent-teacher relationships, Marcus takes it upon himself to visit Ronan's father at home.

Episode 6

Cesca is drawn into a complicated situation that threatens to end her career, as the drama set in a comprehensive school continues. Meanwhile, Grantly's increasingly slovenly behaviour causes concern for Ruby, who is facing her own problems in the form of Janeece and John's blossoming friendship.

Episode 7

Harry's bulimia reaches crisis point under the stress of bullying and his parent's separation, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive continues, while the tension increases between Ruby and a heavily pregnant Janeece. Elsewhere, Waterloo Road stages the Interschool Debating Contest, giving Ruth a rare taste of popularity.

Episode 8

Personal troubles spill over into the corridors of Waterloo Road as the popular drama set in a secondary school continues. Vicki's home life continues to spiral dangerously out of control, Grantly's stubbornness compromises his ability as a teacher and Janeece begins to wonder if she's made the right decision about her baby.

Episode 9

A controversial classroom CCTV scheme spectacularly backfires when the cameras are turned on the teachers, in the penultimate episode of the current series of the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school. Elsewhere, a familiar face comes to the aid of a desperate Grantly, and Janeece finally confronts Ruby with the truth.

Episode 10

It's the last day of term at Waterloo Road and a mysterious hooded figure arrives at the school – with dramatic consequences for the Fishers – as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive concludes its current series. Meanwhile, Grantly's desperation reaches breaking point as he makes a huge mistake in the classroom and discovers the full cost of Fleur's care.

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Photograph of Waterloo Road cast members Wil Johnson, Amanda Burton, Will Ash & Jason Done.

Waterloo Road Episode Guide Series 6 (2010)

Adventures and relationship problems of school pupils and their teachers

Starring Amanda Burton, Philip Martin Brown, Elizabeth Berrington, Jason Done, Karen David & Wil Johnson

Wil Johnson, Amanda Burton, Will Ash and Jason Done from the cast of Waterloo Road