The BBC’s school drama "Waterloo Road" is set to return for its eighteenth series in January. The long-running show has also been renewed for an additional series, with filming scheduled to begin this autumn.

Among the returning cast is original member Chelsee Healey, who reprises her role as Janeece. Healey will be joined by Lauren Hylton, who portrays Cheryl, Janeece’s daughter. The series continues to explore the challenges faced by staff and students within the school setting.

The revival follows previous successful runs and reflects the BBC’s ongoing commitment to drama programming centered on social issues in education. The forthcoming seasons aim to maintain the show’s focus on the complexities of school life and community.