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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Line of Duty confirmed for TV comeback four years after dramatic finale
Line of Duty is making a comeback, with creator Jed Merucio working on a new script Line of Duty is making a comeback to screens. The BBC's police procedural drama initially aired over the course of six series from 2012 until 2021 and now Adrian Dunbar, who starred as Superintendent Ted Hastings, has confirmed that the show's creator Jed Merucio is working on a new script. He said: "We're really excited about getting our hands on a Line of Duty script, to see what happens to us." The Ridley star did admit that an official announcement is yet to be made, but teased what is to come on the programme, which could air in 2026, as he told The Times: "It is down to the BBC to make an announcement, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that next year we'll be working on a new series. No doubt Jed will think of some interesting twists and turns." Adrian starred alongside Vicky McClure, and Martin Compston amongst a host of others on what became the broadcaster's highest-rated drama series in almost 20 years when it initially aired. For nine years, fans of the crime drama were gripped as they watched Hastings and his team try to track down a villain who went by the code name "H". Martin played DS Steve Arnott in the show, which came to an end in 2021 when his character and his team discovered the identity of "H". It was recently rumoured that a reunion was on the cards and Adrian's confirmation about a new script come just weeks after Martin himself spoke out on the idea of more episodes. Martin shared details on whether viewers can expect more from the series. "We're always talking about possibilities and schedules and whatnot," he said to The Sun. Martin didn't dare share more and added: "Everybody's got stuff going on at the minute, so I think anything, unfortunately, would be a way off." At the end of series six, the master villain was unmasked as Detective Superintendent Ian Buckells, played by Nigel Boyle - but some fans were disappointed by the reveal. Now more crime-fuelled drama is reportedly expected to erupt as the cast are reuniting for new batch of episodes. Before Martin discussed a potential new series, a source told the same publication that Adrian, Vicky McClure and Martin will reunite to film six new episodes. The show, created by Jed Mercurio, is expected to begin filming in January 2026. The Sun reported at the time: "This is the news Line of Duty fans have been waiting for since the sixth season left them deflated when it aired back in 2021. The BBC almost immediately requested more episodes to continue the story, but the success of the show meant Vicky, Martin and Adrian were instantly snapped up for other projects. 'But after several meetings with Jed [Mercurio, creator and writer] and the production team, they've finally managed to clear space in their calendars next year to commit to making the show.' Christina Chong, who plays DI Nicola Rogerson, previously revealed she was contacted about reprising her role. She told the Daily Mail: 'So I have been asked about a season, is it seven? Yeah. Potentially Nicola Rogerson will be back for season 7.' Prior to all these, Adrian, said in August that he was desperate to get back into character for another series. He told Good Housekeeping: 'We all want another series. We filmed our last series in lockdown, which meant we didn't get to do anything other than work, so we're really keen to get together for one last hurrah."
The Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Line of Duty star reveals hit BBC show is ‘definitely coming back' four years after explosive ending
A LINE of Duty star has revealed the hit BBC thriller is 'definitely coming back' - four years on from its explosive ending. Having launched in 2012, the show followed a fictional police force called AC-12. 4 4 4 Line of Duty ended in 2021 after six action-packed series on BBC One. Viewers watched as the team finally uncovered the mysterious criminal H. There have been rumblings of a possible return - as fans were left wanting more. Speaking to The Telegraph, actor Adrian Dunbar - aka Supt. Ted Hastings - was asked directly whether the show was returning. The Northern Irish actor replied: "Oh, it's definitely coming back. "Some time next year. We're just waiting for the BBC to announce it." He added: "I know Jed is writing. And Martin and Vicky are very keen." It comes as Adrian and co-star Martin Compston recently dropped massive hints about the show's return. The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the ratings hit would be returning for a long-awaited seventh outing in 2026, with filming starting in the first half of the year. Talking on the Nicky Byrne podcast, Martin was asked whether he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. Line of Duty star reveals surprise career move after huge series seven update He replied: "I think, already, I know I'm filming next year. This will be a pretty good one this next show." Asked by Nicky if he could give him the exclusive on what it is, Martin replied: "Not on this I think most people can have a guess though." As for Adrian, he was talking on Radio Ulster and was also asked about Line of Duty, which is filmed in Belfast, where the radio station broadcasts from. The actor said: "We're all keeping our fingers crossed, just waiting on the BBC to make an announcement. BBC crime dramas The BBC is reopening case files on an all-star line-up of crime dramas this summer. Here's a refresher on the popular programmes which span six decades. Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison. Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007. Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day. Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past. Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016. Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007. Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016. Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin. Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007. Line Of Duty: Created by Jed Mercurio, this drama follows the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit. Stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, aired from 2012 to 2021. Luther: Crime drama series starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther. Aired from 2010 to 2019, with a follow-up film released in 2023. New Tricks: Warm-hearted drama following an eccentric group of old-fashioned detectives. Starring Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam. Aired from 2003 to 2015. Sherlock: Benedict Cumberbatch stars a modern day Sherlock Holmes, teaming up with Martin Freeman 's war veteran Dr Watson to solve impossible crimes. Aired from 2010 to 2017. Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day. The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001. Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011. Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he's tasked to investigate while Wallander's job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016. "I know Jed's working away. And I know me and Vicky and Martin really want to do it. "So hopefully next year we'll be back in Belfast and rattling around the town making a nuisance of ourselves. "The wheel is turning on that. It's just down to the BBC to make an announcement." Line of Duty is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 4
Irish Independent
13 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
The Big Tech Show: Trump says pharmaceutical deal coming in 'near future'
JJ Clarke, producer, joins Adrian on this week's episode of The Big Tech Show. EU exports will be hit with a 15% tariff while US imports to the EU carry a zero tariff. It is seen as a complete capitulation from the European side and a win for both the US and Trump on the American side. This means that thousands of European companies and millions of workers within the EU are being put under considerable pressure and disadvantage when compared to their US rivals. You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What should Siena Heights students do next? Ferris State has answers
Ferris State University is offering personalized transfer advising sessions for students at Siena Heights University, according to a community announcement. Siena Heights, a liberal arts institution in Adrian, will close after the 2025-26 academic year, ending a 105-year legacy and affecting about 2,000 students. Jeanine Ward-Roof, vice president for student affairs at Ferris State, emphasized the university's commitment to providing support during an uncertain time. 'Uncertainty can be challenging, and many students are actively exploring their options and searching for programs that support their continued educational journey,' Ward-Roof wrote. 'Ferris State offers more than 180 academic majors, with a wide range of online courses and support ... across the state. We're here to answer questions and provide guidance to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted transition.' Similar transfer offers have been made by Ashland University and Trine University, among others. More: Siena Heights University announces closure after 105 years in Adrian. What we know Ferris State has launched a dedicated webpage with information on scholarships, financial aid, academic advising and other essential resources to make the transfer process seamless. Personalized advising sessions are being scheduled with Kasey Ninke, associate director for admissions processes. Contact her at kaseyninke@ Ferris State also offers both an admissions hotline at 231-591-2000 and admissions@ and a financial aid hotline at 231-591-2110 and finaid@ For more information, visit This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Ferris State offers transfer help as Siena Heights plans closure Solve the daily Crossword
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
I worked the night shift and spent it chatting with a guy in the UK. He flew to the US to meet me, and we've been together for 27 years.
In 1997, I met my husband thanks to an obnoxious coworker. I was a 27-year-old data entry clerk at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. My coworkers were other recent graduates making ends meet. We were friends — all of us except one. This particular coworker, as she liked to remind us, came from a wealthy family. She didn't talk to us often — that is, except when she felt like bragging, as she did the day she trounced into the office to announce her brother had won a radio. My coworkers and I decided we, too, would win something. And our prize would be cool because it would be won online. (Remember, in 1997, the internet was a shiny new toy.) Unfortunately, I was the only one with a computer, as very few people had personal computers then. So, every night, I entered all of us into a plethora of competitions. I got in the habit and kept at it even after I got a much better-paying job, working the night shift at a publishing plant. In the process, I discovered a site that paid virtual coins for clicking on other webpages. One of the sites it paid me to visit was American Singles, a simple and slightly boring bulletin board. As I was about to log out, I met a 26-year-old guy calling himself Dionysus. We immediately hit it off, and I stayed logged on. We chatted every night for 6 months He was finishing his degree, and though he was in the UK, because I was working the night shift, it was basically like we were in the same time zone. We talked about everything, for about six hours each night for six months. I told him things I hadn't shared with anyone else. In fact, I got so wrapped up in talking to him that I completely forgot to keep entering contests. I chatted with abandon, completely unaware that he was paying for the internet by the minute. When his bill came, he decided it would be cheaper to fly to the US to meet me in California. He asked if that would be OK, and I said yes. Then, he came to the US to visit me I was both anxious and excited, and those co-workers, with whom I was still friends, didn't help. They asked how I knew the man I was talking to wasn't a 60-year-old grandmother. I didn't; I'd only learned three months into chatting that his real name was Adrian. His timing was also unfortunate. At the time, there was a story all over the news about a stalker using the internet to prey on a young girl. So, when I told my mom a guy I met online was coming, she panicked. "He's an ax murderer, I'm driving down," she said. I begged her not to come, but our conversation did nothing to alleviate the apprehension that had been building. A stranger from another country would soon be staying in my apartment. Was this a good idea? It was a bit awkward at first, but we got through it When we finally met, we discovered a few cultural differences. Though English people generally don't tend to have a flair for the dramatic, picking up stakes and coming to a new country just to meet someone you've been chatting with online is pretty bold. So, Adrian tried to compensate during our first visit by making his surroundings a bit more English. On his first night in the US, we had pizza. I opened the box and took a slice. He sat staring at it. "Do you have a knife and fork?" he inquired. I assured him I did. "Can I have them?" I gaped, and watched with amusement as he attempted to eat a pizza with utensils. After a while, he gave up and ate with his hands. (When we went to the UK to meet his family, I understood. You can't eat British pizza any other way.) Since pizza was not an unalloyed success, I decided to take him to Starbucks, thinking, who doesn't know about Starbucks? It turned out, the British. (The chain's first store opened in London in 1998, and Adrian had never been to one before. He asked me if it was named after Battlestar Galactica.) Welcome to America. But we persevered and, over time, learned one another's routines, insecurities, and quirks. When it got serious, I took him to meet my mom. She really liked him — possibly because he passed the test of not hacking me to death. We dated for about three months after he came to the US. During that time, we toured San Francisco and camped on the beach in Monterey. Then, he asked me to go to the UK for two weeks to meet his family. His family was incredibly welcoming, and one of his friends took a week out of his life to show me their corner of England. I loved it, and I loved his family. When we got back to my apartment in Davis, we settled down to watch a documentary about mummification. As the narrator described the process, Adrian asked me to marry him. I said yes, and we eloped in 1999. It's been 27 years since we met in person. We are now 54 and 53 years old, and of course, we are still chatting.
