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60 minutes
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Season 17 Episode 6 of 8

Quick Summary

Nicky's wavering confidence sets off a chain of disastrous consequences that ripple through her surroundings. At the same time, Darius, driven by desperation, takes drastic measures to shield his secret. Complicating matters, Agnes betrays Schuey's trust in a shocking move, turning against him.

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This broadcast is a single episode of a programme that follows a small group of intertwined characters as they navigate personal challenges. It presents a compact narrative that interweaves personal insecurities with hidden agendas, offering a snapshot of the characters' intertwined lives. In the centre of the story, Nicky finds herself battling a lack of self‑assurance, a struggle that quickly spirals into a series of mishaps. At the same time, Darius, driven by panic, makes drastic moves to keep a hidden truth concealed, while Agnes turns against Schuey, breaking the trust he placed in her. These intertwined storylines create a tense atmosphere as each character's choices impact the others. Nicky's wavering confidence manifests in poor decisions that jeopardise her relationships and objectives, ultimately leading to outcomes that could have been avoided with greater self‑belief. Her internal battle underscores how fragile confidence can be when left unchecked, and the episode shows the ripple effect of her uncertainty on those around her. Meanwhile, Darius's urgent need to shield his secret forces him into actions that are both bold and risky, highlighting the lengths he will go to preserve his hidden agenda. Concurrently, Agnes's decision to betray Schuey's confidence adds another layer of tension, illustrating how trust can be shattered when personal motives take precedence.

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Waterloo Road broadcasts on BBC Three at 8:30pm, Friday, 23 January 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorClaire Tailyour

Cast & Crew

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Claire TailyourDirector
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Adam LeatherlandProducer
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Julia KentWriter
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Jo Coffeyas Wendy Whitwell
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Neil Fitzmauriceas Neil Guthrie
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Saira Jacksonas Nisha Chandra
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Christopher Jeffersas Mitch Swift
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Kym Marshas Nicky Walters
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Jon Richardsonas Darius Donovan
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Shauna Shimas Valerie Chambers
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Adam Thomasas Donte Charles
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Summer Birdas Tonya Walters
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Zak Sutcliffeas Schumacher 'Schuey' Weever
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Maisey Robinsonas Portia Weever
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Niamh Blackshawas Agnes Eccleston
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Lucy Chambersas Cat Guthrie
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Scarlett Thomasas Izzy Charles
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Chiamaka Uleboras Shola Aku
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Freddie Dawsonas Aaron Cole
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Cory McClaneas Ashton Stone
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Kerry Howardas Serena Michelle Davies
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Freddy Smithas Freddie Hollister
JM
Jude Mahonas Riley Murphy
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Danny Murphyas Luca Smith
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Fintan Buckardas Ben Drake
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Ross Thompsonas Beamer Weever
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Olivia Booth-Fordas Leoni Tennant
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Hollie-Jay Bowesas Debs Rafferty
LC
Lindsey Coulsonas Stella Drake
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James Baxteras Joe Casey
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Ryan Claytonas Mike Rutherford
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Lindsay WilliamsSeries-producer
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Leanne KleinExecutive-producer
JM
Jo McClellanExecutive-producer
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Gaynor HolmesExecutive-producer
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Cameron RoachExecutive-producer