Term-time begins at '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.