Waterloo Road

While the real teaching profession prepare to take their summer break, it's business as usual for those at Waterloo Road Comprehensive as term is just about to begin.

The cast and crew of the BBC drama are readying themselves to commence filming of the second series from Monday, June 19.

Programme makers Shed are not revealing anything about the next series but a source close to the show told DS: "Most of the current cast are returning but we're not confirming any names yet. Viewers will just have to wait and see what happens to Lorna when the first season cliff-hanger plays out."

The BBC commissioned another 12 episodes in April - a 50% increase on the first season - after its initial run succeeded in the ratings.

Filming on the new series is expected to wrap at Christmas ahead of transmission early next year.

Oh goodie, so glad that there will be a second series it was a erally good drama.

can't wait for the new series!

Excellent best news i've had in ages. Who cares what happened to Lorna, but really happy it's coming back and with an extra 6 episodes to this series.

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Originally Posted by Crazy Gal 88

While the real teaching profession prepare to take their summer break, it's business as usual for those at Waterloo Road Comprehensive as term is just about to begin.

The cast and crew of the BBC drama are readying themselves to commence filming of the second series from Monday, June 19.

Programme makers Shed are not revealing anything about the next series but a source close to the show told DS: "Most of the current cast are returning but we're not confirming any names yet. Viewers will just have to wait and see what happens to Lorna when the first season cliff-hanger plays out."

The BBC commissioned another 12 episodes in April - a 50% increase on the first season - after its initial run succeeded in the ratings.

Filming on the new series is expected to wrap at Christmas ahead of transmission early next year.

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Filming of the new series started yesterday Denise Welsh was on TV sunday and she said on there

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Originally Posted by Jessie Wallace

Excellent best news i've had in ages. Who cares what happened to Lorna, but really happy it's coming back and with an extra 6 episodes to this series.

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I loved the series too,, and if Lorna does a header in the river or whatever it was,, big whoop dee doo,, I am just excited the series is returning,, yipppeeeeeeeee:cheer: Wonder if Jill Halfpenny will be returning as well ????:searchme:

is there any reason why she wouldnt be?

A new term begins at Waterloo Road Comprehensive School and things are looking positive. The school is launching its first sixth form and ex-pupil and private investor Roger Aspinall has promised money for the school in return for a seat on the governing body. But with Roger's investment comes a list of changes which won't sit well with everyone. Headmaster Jack Rimmer is going along with the idea and even deputy Andrew Treneman seems to agree – anything to improve the facilities and give these kids a better education.

Meanwhile, Izzie and Tom are happily living together and thrilled to be expecting a new addition to their family. Even teenagers Chlo and Mika have adjusted to having teacher Tom about the house. But Izzie and Tom get a shock on their first day back at work when they run into Lorna, whom they thought was in Australia. Things aren't going to be easy.

Andrew is thrilled to be back at work, if only to see Kim Campbell again. However, it's not long before the pair are at loggerheads.

New student Brett, the son of millionaire Roger Aspinall, is breaking hearts on his first day at school. Mika takes an instant shine to him but she has a fight on her hands as her best mate, Leigh-Ann (Holly Matthews), is going to stop at nothing to bag Brett for herself.

Roger is played by Nick Sidi, Jack by Jason Merrells, Andrew by Jamie Glover, Izzie by Jill Halfpenny, Tom by Jason Done, Chlo by Katie Griffiths, Mika by Lauren Drummond, Lorna by Camilla Power, Kim by Angela Griffin, Brett by Tom Payne and Leigh-Ann by Holly Matthews. The cast also includes Christine Tremarco, Denise Welch and Philip Martin Brown.

wow i love this programme, sounds good, cant wait for it to come back on, do you know what date it is?

At least we know now Lorna didn't die. Can't wait for this fab programme to come back on, brilliant cast and get to see Jill Halfpenny again.