'Waterloo Road': More pictures from the new series

Waterloo Road returns to our screens tonight as series seven kicks off, featuring Northern Lights stars Robson Green and Mark Benton alongside other new faces and established regulars.

Last week we brought you a picture preview of episode one and now it's time to take a look at episode two, which focuses on an eventful Careers Day at the school.

Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson makes a small guest appearance in the episode, taking on the role of Mandy Bellow, a local beauty salon owner who comes along to the careers fair.

Later, Mandy ends up advising a student in a way that she hadn't anticipated when she meets Year 12 pupil Martin Dunbar (Matt Greenwood), who is branded a "perv" by his classmates when he's caught looking at a lingerie magazine and creeping around the girls' changing rooms.

However, the true explanation behind the teenager's behaviour is far more complicated - Martin has gender identity disorder and wants to live as a girl. As the truth comes out, Mandy will be among those on hand to support the troubled student.

Catch these scenes next Wednesday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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Click through the gallery below for a full collection of pictures previewing next week's episode.