The BBC has commissioned a further two series of school-based drama Waterloo Road, keeping the programme on air until at least 2026.
The show originally ran on BBC One from 2006 to 2015 but was revived in the wake of Holby City's cancellation and returned to screens in January 2023, airing for three series since.
A new series is due to begin next month, with another pencilled in for early 2025, but filming has now just started on yet another two eight-episode series order for broadcast in late 2025 and early 2026.
Lindsay Salt, the BBC's director of drama, said: "It's incredibly rewarding to see Waterloo Road go from strength to strength - both creatively on screen, where it remains hugely popular with viewers of all ages, as well as behind the scenes developing the next generation of exciting UK television talent.
"We're delighted to announce two more series for BBC iPlayer and BBC One."
The upcoming new series of the show will see comedian Jason Manford join the cast as Steve Savage, the new headteacher of the school.
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