A Waterloo Road legend has wished the shows new cast good luck as it is set to return this evening.
Philip Martin Brown played English teacher Grantly Budgen on the hit BBC One show from 2006 until 2013, when the character died following kidney failure.
Taking to Twitter ahead of the show’s return tonight, he said: “I’m wishing the new Waterloo Road all the best on Tuesday and for the rest of the run.
“God bless that ship and all who sail her.”
However, fans shared their sadness that Philip wouldn’t be returning, with concerns that the show won’t be the same without him.
One said: “Won’t be the same without Grantly. Would love to see you back in this new series, maybe they could do an EastEnders and bring you back from the dead.”
Another added: “I’m so excited for the new Waterloo Road series but I wish Mr Budgen was still sailing on the good ship Waterloo and walking them corridors – but his spirit will live on.”
What time is Waterloo Road on TV? How to watch
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Watch brand new #WaterlooRoad on
BBC iPlayer from Tue 3 Jan at 8pm
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Waterloo Road returns for a new term on Tuesday, January 3 2023.
The highly anticipated first episode will air at 8 pm on BBC One after EastEnders.
The classroom drama will also be repeated on BBC Three on Friday, January 6 at 7 pm.
The new series consists of seven episodes and will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Who is returning to Waterloo Road?
A few familiar faces returned to #WaterlooRoad this week
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— Waterloo Road…
