Waterloo Road: As award winning series is all set for return, a look at where earlier cast members are today

Waterloo Road, award-winning series, is back for a revival season over eight years after it was canceled the BBC's popular school-based drama aired from 2006 to 2015 before being canceled, much to the chagrin of many fans is all set to return.

The award-winning series will return to BBC One on Tuesday, January 3 from 8 pm to 9 pm, with episodes broadcast on TV each week and the entire season accessible to watch on BBC iPlayer.

The BBC announced in September 2021 that the drama, which is shot and set in Greater Manchester, will return with a reworked season involving some original cast members and notable figures joining the program for the first time.


After 200 episodes over nine years, the doors of Waterloo Road eventually slammed shut, so it is a pleasant surprise for its fans to learn the BBC is bringing the drama back.

Angela Griffin, Adam Thomas, and Katie Griffiths, among others, will return for the upcoming series, as will newcomer Kym Marsh.

Here is what happened to the Waterloo Road cast.

Jason Done, Tom Clarkson

Jason Done has since starred in Casualty, Vera, and the Netflix original The Innocents. He most recently starred as a prison guard in the BBC prison drama Time, where he was in charge of checking Sean Bean in and out of jail.

Phoebe Dynevor - Siobhan Mailey

Phoebe later appeared in the BBC drama Prisoners' Wives, Dickensian, The Musketeers, and the TV adaptation of Snatch. Her big break came last year as the Bridgerton family's eldest daughter, Daphne. Phoebe featured in a few episodes of the second series while dating US comedian Pete Davidson. Her next endeavor is the Netflix film Bank of Dave, which comes out later this month.

Philip Martin Brown - Grantly Budgen

Philip Martin Brown, the man behind the character Grantly Budgen, went on to feature in major motion pictures such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Darkest Hour. He was also Steve McDonald's therapist in two Coronation Street episodes in 2015.

Chelsee Healey - Janeece Bryant Actress

Chelsee Healey finished second in the 2011 series of Strictly Come Dancing with Pasha Kovalev. After two years as Honey Wright in Casualty, she was cast as the fiery Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks and has been there since. In July 2017, she took a little hiatus from the programme to give birth to her gorgeous baby girl Coco.

Chelsee was said to be returning to Waterloo Road, but nothing has been verified.

Adam Thomas - Donte Charles

Adam went on to work as a property executive at Kamani Property, but in 2021 he was back on television with his brothers in Mumbai for Absolutely India: Mancs. The actor will reprise his part in the new series, but this time it will be a family affair. Adam is joined by Teddy, his son, and Scarlett, his niece, who play Chlo and Donte's children, Tommy and Izzy.

Angela Griffin - Kim Campbell

Angela left to focus on her daytime talk show, Angela and Friends and has acted in films such as Mount Pleasant, Ordinary Lies, and White Lines.

FAQs:

1. Is Waterloo Road returning?
   Among the most popular programs on BBC iPlayer during the pandemic was a school play that had concluded years before. Waterloo Road is coming back.
2. Is Waterloo Road shot on a real school location?
   Filming took place at Kirkholt Estate at the former Top Hill School, which is located at 182 Hill Top Drive in Rochdale.