BBC's Line of Duty set to return - everything we know so far
The BBC 's hit series Line of Duty is set to return for a new series.
The show's main trio, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar, have reportedly signed on for six new episodes.
The new series will likely begin production later this year and could air by autumn 2026.
The show's 2021 finale, while watched by a record audience, was met with disappointment by many viewers.
Creator Jed Mercurio has reportedly written most of the storyline for the new episodes.
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