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South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
BBC school drama Waterloo Road to continue for two more series
The BBC says the Manchester-set programme's return, which began in 2006 and ran until 2015 before it was brought back to screens in 2023, will allow it to continue with its investment in creative talent in the north of England. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said: 'I'm delighted that Waterloo Road will be opening its corridors once again, with two more series of the hit drama about to start filming. 'The show continues to entertain the audience who love to follow both the staff and pupils and, with a new series heading to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next month, they don't have long to wait.' The next series will see Jon Richardson make his debut as the school's new media studies teacher next month, and the show has already seen Lindsey Coulson replace comedian Jason Manford, who played Steven Savage, as new headteacher, Dame Stella Drake. During its time on TV, Waterloo Road has explored storylines such as the cost-of-living crisis, coercive control, neurodivergence, work-place politics, family drama, grief, and young love. The show has provided a launch pad for the careers of stars such as Lucien Laviscount, Rege-Jean Page and Chelsee Healey, as well as Phoebe Dynevor, whose sister Hattie Dynevor joined the series in 2024, and Adam Thomas, who returned when the series was rebooted in 2023 and remains on the show. Cameron Roach, Waterloo Road executive producer, said: 'When the BBC commissioned the reboot of Waterloo Road, we had hoped it might run for a few seasons. 'But to be commissioned for further series, bringing the total episodes since relaunch to 70 hours, is a huge achievement and a reflection of the incredible creative teams in front of and behind the camera. 'As well as continuing to celebrate emerging talent, the show is fast gaining a reputation for working with the best comedy talent, as Jon Richardson joins the cast this season. 'As a team we're incredibly proud that a very British show can be such an enduring success for the BBC and continue to bring in new generations of viewers.' Filming for the two new series will begin in Greater Manchester later this year, with the first of the pair to launch next year.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
BBC school drama Waterloo Road to continue for two more series
The BBC says the Manchester-set programme's return, which began in 2006 and ran until 2015 before it was brought back to screens in 2023, will allow it to continue with its investment in creative talent in the north of England. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said: 'I'm delighted that Waterloo Road will be opening its corridors once again, with two more series of the hit drama about to start filming. 'The show continues to entertain the audience who love to follow both the staff and pupils and, with a new series heading to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next month, they don't have long to wait.' The next series will see Jon Richardson make his debut as the school's new media studies teacher next month, and the show has already seen Lindsey Coulson replace comedian Jason Manford, who played Steven Savage, as new headteacher, Dame Stella Drake. During its time on TV, Waterloo Road has explored storylines such as the cost-of-living crisis, coercive control, neurodivergence, work-place politics, family drama, grief, and young love. The show has provided a launch pad for the careers of stars such as Lucien Laviscount, Rege-Jean Page and Chelsee Healey, as well as Phoebe Dynevor, whose sister Hattie Dynevor joined the series in 2024, and Adam Thomas, who returned when the series was rebooted in 2023 and remains on the show. Cameron Roach, Waterloo Road executive producer, said: 'When the BBC commissioned the reboot of Waterloo Road, we had hoped it might run for a few seasons. 'But to be commissioned for further series, bringing the total episodes since relaunch to 70 hours, is a huge achievement and a reflection of the incredible creative teams in front of and behind the camera. 'As well as continuing to celebrate emerging talent, the show is fast gaining a reputation for working with the best comedy talent, as Jon Richardson joins the cast this season. 'As a team we're incredibly proud that a very British show can be such an enduring success for the BBC and continue to bring in new generations of viewers.' Filming for the two new series will begin in Greater Manchester later this year, with the first of the pair to launch next year.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
BBC orders two more seasons of 'Waterloo Road' reboot
"Waterloo Road" has been renewed for its 18th and 19th seasons. Image courtesy of BBC Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The BBC announced Thursday that it has ordered two more seasons of its Waterloo Road reboot. The British school drama previously ran for 10 seasons from 2006 through 2015. It returned in 2023 with Season 11. Season 16 is set to premiere next month, with Jon Richardson joining the cast, and Season 17 will air in 2026. Good news - we'll be getting back to class for two more series of Waterloo Road! Read more ➡️ BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) August 14, 2025 The next two seasons will begin filming in Greater Manchester later this year. "I'm delighted that Waterloo Road will be opening its corridors once again, with two more series of the hit drama about to start filming," Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said in a statement. "The show continues to entertain the audience who love to follow both the staff and pupils and, with a new series heading to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next month, they don't have long to wait!" The show starts Lindsey Coulson, James Baxter, Saira Choudhry, Jo Coffey and Adam Thomas.
Leader Live
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Jon Richardson 'signs up' for the Great British Bake Off
He announced that he would be hanging up his hat to pursue a career elsewhere after splitting from his wife of nine years. The comedian and his ex-wife Lucy Beaumont previously co-starred in a comedy series called Meet the Richardsons. A post shared by Waterloo Road (@waterlooroad) According to The Mirror, Jon Richardson shared with fans that he would be becoming a teacher, before later clarifying that he was only playing the role of a teacher on Waterloo Road. Taking to social media, he said: 'I just thought I'd give you a little update. I don't really do social media updates, and I'll tell you why - because I don't think anyone cares. "But I have a little bit of news. I've obviously been taking a little bit of a break from stand-up and it's really made me… want to carry on taking a break from stand-up.' He added: 'I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997. 'It's this one. I was 14 years old, it says although I would love to be a stand-up comedian, I'll probably end up being a teacher. And I've been thinking a lot about that.' A post shared by Jon Richardson (@jonrichardsoncomedian) "I've loved being a comedian, it was absolutely the right choice. But I've decided it would've been nice to try the other option, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do." The comedian went on to share that he had accepted a teaching job, telling fans: 'I've been doing some training, I've taken a teaching position. I will update you as and when I can. But that's all from me for now, just to let you know where I've been. I'll keep you posted.' Now, the star has apparently signed up for the Great British Bake Off's next Stand Up To Cancer special. A source told The Sun: 'Bosses are over the moon that they signed up Jon. "He is hilarious, so will bring the laughs to the tent, and he's hugely popular with viewers." Lancs comic Jon Richardson has split from wife Lucy Beaumont after nine years See the full line-up for series 10 of Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4 "It's been a tough year for Jon following his split from Lucy, so this has given him some light relief and it's all for charity, so that's an added bonus". Announcing his divorce previously, he said: "We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways. "As our only priority is managing this difficult transition for our daughter, we would ask that our privacy is respected at this sensitive time to protect her well-being. "We will be making no further comment. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont."
South Wales Guardian
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Jon Richardson 'signs up' for the Great British Bake Off
He announced that he would be hanging up his hat to pursue a career elsewhere after splitting from his wife of nine years. The comedian and his ex-wife Lucy Beaumont previously co-starred in a comedy series called Meet the Richardsons. A post shared by Waterloo Road (@waterlooroad) According to The Mirror, Jon Richardson shared with fans that he would be becoming a teacher, before later clarifying that he was only playing the role of a teacher on Waterloo Road. Taking to social media, he said: 'I just thought I'd give you a little update. I don't really do social media updates, and I'll tell you why - because I don't think anyone cares. "But I have a little bit of news. I've obviously been taking a little bit of a break from stand-up and it's really made me… want to carry on taking a break from stand-up.' He added: 'I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997. 'It's this one. I was 14 years old, it says although I would love to be a stand-up comedian, I'll probably end up being a teacher. And I've been thinking a lot about that.' A post shared by Jon Richardson (@jonrichardsoncomedian) "I've loved being a comedian, it was absolutely the right choice. But I've decided it would've been nice to try the other option, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do." The comedian went on to share that he had accepted a teaching job, telling fans: 'I've been doing some training, I've taken a teaching position. I will update you as and when I can. But that's all from me for now, just to let you know where I've been. I'll keep you posted.' Now, the star has apparently signed up for the Great British Bake Off's next Stand Up To Cancer special. A source told The Sun: 'Bosses are over the moon that they signed up Jon. "He is hilarious, so will bring the laughs to the tent, and he's hugely popular with viewers." Lancs comic Jon Richardson has split from wife Lucy Beaumont after nine years See the full line-up for series 10 of Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4 "It's been a tough year for Jon following his split from Lucy, so this has given him some light relief and it's all for charity, so that's an added bonus". Announcing his divorce previously, he said: "We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways. "As our only priority is managing this difficult transition for our daughter, we would ask that our privacy is respected at this sensitive time to protect her well-being. "We will be making no further comment. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont."
