WATERLOO Road star Chloe Charles has issued a warning to fans of the show ahead of the BBC reboot.
In September 2021, it was revealed that the school drama would return to screens for an 11th series.
Katie revealed the show will be “different” this time as she prepares for the nation to see Chlo Charles 14 years after she left
In September 2021, it was revealed that the school drama would return to screens for an 11th series
Katie, 33 will be joined by her former co-stars Adam Thomas and Angela Griffin as they reprise their roles.
The actress revealed that the rebooted show will be “different” as she prepares for the nation to see Chlo Charles, 14 years after she left.
She reflected back on her first day back on the set of Waterloo Road, explaining that things felt “mad” as she reprised her role of Chlo Charles for the new series
Speaking about being back, Katie said: “It was a bit mad, kind of coming back to the show, in general, is like coming back to what it was but everything is completely different, obviously Adam is the same, he just looks a bit different, he’s got better with age.
Reflecting on the cultural impact of Waterloo Road, Adam said: “I feel like not many shows on television are as relatable as Waterloo Road is.
“Not only the characters in the show but also the topics they discuss – the topics and storylines throughout each and every single episode of Waterloo Road, someone will be able to relate.
“It’s important to have shows like that for the kids to discuss the ones we talk about on Waterloo Road.”
“I think as a show, even all those years ago, it was never scared of addressing the real horrible issues that young people and old people go through every single day.
“There will be a lot of that throughout this series so I think that’s part of the testament as to why fans wanted it to come back.
Cast members for the new series include newcomers Kym Marsh and Scarlett Thomas, while a number of former Waterloo Road stars are reprising their characters.
As a new school year begins, a peaceful protest turns into a school riot and the events of the day will have huge ramifications for everyone involved.
Across the term, Waterloo Road’s teachers and parents are going to have to learn on their feet as they try to navigate the ever changing social landscape – from teen homelessness to the cost of living, being LGBTQ+, racism, sexism, mental health and everything else facing young teens today.
Fans were recently treated to a glimpse of what to expect from the popular show in first-look images, promising lots of drama and big storylines.
Waterloo Road’s return date has been confirmed and some familiar faces will be returning
Waterloo Road airs at 8pm on Tuesday, January 3, on BBC One with the full series available on BBC iPlayer.
