Former Have I Got News For You host Angus Deayton has joined the cast of Waterloo Road.

Angus Deayton, who has also acted in comedies such as One Foot In The Grave and Nighty Night, will play George Windsor, a modern languages teacher who returns to the profession after travelling for a quieter life.

Described as having a similar, cynical attitude as Grantly Budgen, Deayton’s character willl appear from Episode 27 of the eighth series.

The second block of episodes will begin on January 3rd, 2013, with the third block – which will feature Angus Deayton – expected to be shown in the latter half of 2013.