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Jason Manford has admitted to have 'no idea' how his latest role has been kept a secret as it was revealed he's joining the cast of Waterloo Road. The comedian and actor will join the rebooted BBC One drama when it returns for its next series later this year.
It has been confirmed he will play Steve Savage, who has a big impact on the staff and pupils at Waterloo Road when he becomes headteacher - but not before ruffling a few feathers along the way.
While Jason's new role as headteacher will leave fans questioning how the future looks for current headteacher Kim Campbell, played by Angela Griffin, the BBC has said viewers will have to wait and see how the storyline plays out.
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Jason said of his new role: "What an absolute treat it is to join the cast and crew of Waterloo Road, right here in my home city of Manchester. My kids and I binged the show on iPlayer during lockdown. It’s such a brilliant, iconic show, so I’m dead proud to now be part of its history. Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher and now becoming a headteacher, I know I would have been terrible!"
Cameron Roach, Executive Producer of Waterloo Road and Founder of Rope Ladder Fiction, also commented: "We're thrilled that Jason Manford is joining Waterloo Road, as the show returns for a fourth series since returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Jason is a phenomenal comic actor, and has fully embraced the tone and spirit of the show, we can't wait for the audience to meet Steve Savage and his son Billy.
"As with all of our adult cast, Jason has been an inspiring and approachable
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Jason Manford is joining the cast of Waterloo Road, taking on a leading role as he returns to acting.The comedian is best known for presenting Children in Need, Show Me the Funny and The One Show - but will be showing off his acting chops in the BBC One drama. Jason, 42, is making his debut on the school drama as Steve Savage - Waterloo Road's new headteacher who isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers.The show is yet to reveal what will happen to the school's current headteacher Kim Campbell, played by Angela Griffin.
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