EastEnders Legend Lindsey Coulson Takes Charge as New Headteacher on Waterloo Road!
Lindsey Coulson Steps Into Top Role
Lindsey Coulson, best known for her iconic role as Carol Jackson on EastEnders, is shaking things up at Waterloo Road. The 64-year-old actress is set to become the school’s new headteacher, Dame Stella Drake, taking over from Steve Savage (comedian Jason Manford), who left under a dark cloud after being arrested for covering up a murder.
A No-Nonsense Headteacher
Coulson is buzzing about her fresh role, saying, “I’m delighted to be joining Waterloo Road as the new headteacher, Dame Stella Drake. It’s a role I haven’t played before, so I’m really enjoying peeling back the layers of who Stella is and seeing how the teachers and students react to her no-nonsense approach.”
In an exclusive first look, Dame Stella tells staff, “I know you’re probably still feeling battered and bruised following recent events, but we need to take a good honest look at what changes are needed to turn this school around.” It’s clear this new head means business!
Showrunners & BBC Rave About Coulson
Executive producer Cameron Roach praised her arrival, saying, “We’re thrilled to have Lindsey Coulson on Waterloo Road. She has embraced the spirit and ethos of the show and completely inhabits the role of Dame Stella Drake. We can’t wait for the audience to meet her.”
BBC Drama Director Lindsay Salt also chimed in: “It’s a real honour to have an actor of Lindsey Coulson’s calibre take the reins at Waterloo Road. Dame Stella Drake is a force to be reckoned with, and we know fans of all ages are going to love watching her.”
When & Where to Watch
The much-anticipated return of Waterloo Road is set for 2025 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Get ready for more drama, gripping storylines, and now with Lindsey Coulson steering the ship, things are bound to get even more intense!
