Waterloo Road is set to return for another two series, the BBC has confirmed.
The hit drama will have three new seasons on the way following its recommission, with the next series already having been filmed.
Filming on the two newly-commissioned series will begin in Greater Manchester this autumn.
The school drama originally aired between 2006 and 2015 before it came to an end, but after its breakout success on BBC iPlayer during lockdown the series was rebooted in 2023.
Clearly still a fan favourite, the series ranks in the top three most-watched titles of the year so far for 16-34-year-olds on BBC iPlayer.
It’s back: Waterloo Road is set to return for another two series, the BBC has confirmed (pictured the cast of series 12)
Popular: The hit drama will have three new seasons on the way following its recommission, with the next series already having been filmed (pictured: Angela Griffin as Kim Campbell)
Filming for the next two series will begin in Greater Manchester in the coming months, and will star Angela Griffin, Kym Marsh and Adam Thomas.
Dedicated to launching new talent both on screen and behind the camera, Waterloo Road will continue to cast key roles via open auditions at schools and youth clubs, and will once again offer workshops and production training schemes for newcomers to the industry, further boosting drama production skills in the North of England.
So far 20 trainees have gained entry-level, paid work in the industry via six-month placements on the show since the start of 2022, across departments including costume, art direction, post-production, camera and sound.
A further eight trainees will join the series when filming begins this autumn.
Talking about the recommission, Cameron Roach, executive producer of Waterloo Road and Founder of Rope Ladder Fiction, said: ‘We’re beyond thrilled with the triumphant return of Waterloo Road, and so thankful to the BBC for committing to the show so fully.
‘We love that the show has the potential not only to be a crown jewel for BBC iPlayer, but also serve as a true beacon for training, and inspiring next generation talent.
‘In addition to our open auditions and full-time production trainee placements for industry newcomers, our workshops across Greater Manchester this Summer for 14-16 year old’s, in partnership with BBC Young Reporter, have truly demonstrated the infectious power of this show.’
In the final episode of the most recent series, Waterloo Road launched their new school radio and Danny used it to try to make amends for past mistakes, leaving Myles furious.
Myles’s is then alienated by his peers as his actions begin to catch up with him and he vows to get his revenge, leading to deadly consequences.
Amazing cast: Soap stars Kym Marsh and Adam Thomas have also returned for the reboot after Adam returned to the series where he shot to fame in his role as Donte Charles
Speaking about the new series Director of BBC Drama Lindsay Salt, explained: ‘It’s been a joy to see Waterloo Road return to the BBC this year, delighting new and returning fans with its fantastic ensemble of relatable characters and a winning mix of heart, humour and high drama.
‘It’s been especially exciting to see the new boxsets prove so popular on iPlayer, and for the next brilliant generation of acting and production talent to break into the industry via their work on the series.
‘Life’s never dull for the staff and pupils of Waterloo Road, and there’s a lot more drama to come!’
Viewers can stream all episodes of the series including 2023’s two new series, exclusively on BBC iPlayer.
The next series has already filmed and will premiere on BBC One and iPlayer early next year.
Top three: The series ranks in the top three most-watched titles of the year so far for 16-34-year-olds on BBC iPlayer (pictured Angela Griffin and Jamie Glover)