School drama Waterloo Road has been recommissioned for two further series, the BBC has announced.

The show originally aired between 2006 and 2015 but was brought back by the BBC in the wake of the decision to axe Holby City.

Two eight-episode series have already aired this year and the next series has already been filmed, for broadcast in early 2024.

The recommission is for another two eight-episode series, guaranteeing the future of the show throughout next year and, depending on transmission patterns, potentially into early 2025.

"It's been a joy to see Waterloo Road return to the BBC this year, delighting new and returning fans with its fantastic ensemble of relatable characters and a winning mix of heart, humour and high drama," said Lindsay Salt, the BBC's director of drama.

"It's been especially exciting to see the new boxsets prove so popular on iPlayer, and to see the next brilliant generation of acting and production talent break into the industry via their work on the series. Life's never dull for the staff and pupils at Waterloo Road, and there's a lot more drama to come!"

Filming on the new episodes will begin this autumn in the Greater Manchester area.