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Huge comedian set to join the cast of Waterloo Road and 'ruffle feathers' as new headteacher: 'I'm dead proud to be part of its history'


The BBC has announced on Tuesday, that actor and comedian will play Steve Savage, who has a big impact on the staff and pupils at the school.

'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. The BBC has announced on Tuesday, that actor and comedian will play Steve Savage, who has a big impact on the staff and pupils at the school - but not before ruffling a few feathers (Jason pictured in December) The gritty show - which was written by the creators of ITV prison drama Bad Girls - was originally set in Rochdale but later series saw a relocation to Greenock, Scotland.

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