This one is a doozy, folks! Jason Manford joined us to reflect on his brief time as Waterloo Road headteacher. He explains why Donte was the man chosen for that final confrontation and answers our all-important questions about the Politician Thumb and Savage's gravity-defying hair. It's a hell of a chat!

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We've reached the end of this series of Waterloo Road and it feels like the end of an era for our first group of reboot kids. There's also the small matter of a murder to clear up, not to mention the return of Kim Campbell. Let's do this. Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 8 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lxd/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-8/

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The police descend upon Waterloo Road this week as Boz's murder investigation ramps up. Meanwhile, Nisha is involved in a completely baffling storyline about coffee, which is just as important probably. Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 7 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx9/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-7/

Prepare for SERIES 14, EPISODE 8 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lxd/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-8/

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Boz's death causes real repercussions throughout the school in this week's episode of Waterloo Road, while Kelly-Jo's passion about local youth services provides her with an enormous opportunity for her future. Also, you get to enjoy the spectacle of Tom going gradually insane throughout the course of an hour-long recording session. Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 6 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx7/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-6/

Prepare for SERIES 14, EPISODE 7 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx9/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-7/

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We're not exaggerating when we say that this episode might conclude with one of the maddest Waterloo Road moments in history. There's also some really nice stuff with some deaf pupils arriving at the school. Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 5 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx3/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-4/

Prepare for SERIES 14, EPISODE 6 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx7/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-6/

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It might be the best episode of Waterloo Road in years as Battle of the Bands puts a teacher at a crossroads, with the kids teaming together to help her get through it. Meanwhile, Tonya finds out more about her painful struggles. It's brilliant stuff. Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 4 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx3/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-4/

Prepare for SERIES 14, EPISODE 5 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx3/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-4/

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Kelly-Jo takes drastic action to solve her family's squabbles on this week's Waterloo Road, while Schuey's bullying of Billy takes a surprisingly emotional turn thanks to one of the show's best performances in years. Meanwhile, the Coral and Neil storyline continues to meander on towards... something, hopefully? Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 3 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx2/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-3/

Prepare for SERIES 14, EPISODE 4 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lx3/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-4/

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The new series of Waterloo Road delivers another ripped-from-the-headlines story as a county lines dealer is spotted lurking around the school. Meanwhile, Schuey decides to target the headteacher's son for a brutal campaign of bullying.Waterloo Road superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts, as always.

Watch SERIES 14, EPISODE 2 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022lwx/waterloo-road-series-14-episode-1/

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