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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stars of huge BBC drama drop biggest hint yet that show is returning for series 7
Two of the biggest stars of Line of Duty have dropped massive hints that the BBC crime thriller will return next year for a long-awaited seventh series. Leading man Martin Compston, 41, who plays DI Steve Arnott, and Adrian Dunbar, 66, aka Supt Ted Hastings, both teased fans with updates this week, suggesting filming could begin in 2026. MailOnline revealed back in April that the ratings juggernaut is expected to return in 2026, with cameras set to roll in the first half of the year. Speaking on the Nicky Byrne podcast this week, Martin was asked if he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. He replied cryptically: 'I think, already, I know I'm filming next year. This will be a pretty good one this next show.' Pressed by Nicky for an exclusive, Martin stayed tight-lipped: 'Not on this one... But I think most people can have a guess, though.' Meanwhile, Adrian appeared on Radio Ulster on Wednesday and also hinted at the show's return. The actor said: 'We're all keeping our fingers crossed, just waiting on the BBC to make an announcement. '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.' In April, The Sun reported that the show's three leads - Martin, Adrian and Vicky McClure - had finally managed to align their jam-packed schedules, and are expected to begin filming a six-part series in the spring. The drama, which follows AC-12, an anti-corruption unit investigating coppers, has been a smash hit since it first aired in 2012, regularly drawing more than 10 million viewers. The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the controversial ending of series six in 2021, when bumbling Det Supt Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) was unmasked as 'H' - the shadowy criminal mastermind behind the police corruption. Speculation about a return has been swirling since 2022, when it was first reported that a comeback could be on the cards. Martin previously opened up on the possibility of a new series of Line Of Duty, as he admitted he'd 'like to pull his waistcoat out again'. In an interview with The Times, Martin was asked the question on everyone's minds, and hinted that viewers could be in luck. He reasoned: 'I just don't know. I'm busy next year. Vicky's ridiculously busy, so's Adrian. If there's a story Jed (Mercurio) wants to tell, he'll come to us. 'As soon as there's some news, we'll let you know, but right now there's nothing there. I'd like to pull my waistcoat out again.' Martin joked: 'I like a waistcoat but I can't wear them now; it's like putting on Steve's character.' The actor, who starred on the show between 2012 and 2021, also dropped another hint during his previous appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X. At the time, host Chris, 50, asked the question on everyone's lips to find out if it's coming back any time soon. Throwing another hint, Martin replied: 'I love that people ask and the love that people have. 'When people stop asking about it, it'll be a sad day. I do love that, but you don't want to give fans false hope because people get excited. He added: 'We're not planning anything immediately. We'd love to do another one at some point, but we're all working next year on other stuff.' Chris joked: 'Well, stop working on other stuff, stop being so selfish.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Line Of Duty stars hint show is returning for series seven saying they're ‘waiting for the BBC announcement'
TWO of the biggest stars of Line of Duty have dropped massive hints that the show will return next year with a seventh series. The news was revealed by leading men Adrian Dunbar who plays Supt Ted Hastings on the BBC one cop thriller. Advertisement 4 Two of the biggest stars of Line of Duty have dropped massive hints that the show will return next year with a seventh series Credit: PA 4 Actor Martin said 'just waiting on the BBC to make an announcement' Credit: PA The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the ratings hit would be returning for a long-awaited seventh outing in 2026, Talking yesterday on the Nicky Byrne podcast, Martin was asked whether he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. 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." Advertisement Read More on Line of Duty Meanwhile Adrian Dunbar was talking on Wednesday 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. "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." Advertisement Most read in News TV In April we revealed how Line of duty's three leading stars -Martin, Adrian and Line of Duty stars spark new episode rumours as they reunite for night out The show about a police anti-corruption squad weeding out bent coppers, has been a ratings hit for the BBC since it first aired in 2012. The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series. But many felt let down at the end of series six in 2021 when buffoonish Det Supt Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) was unmasked as villain H — the mystery mastermind with links to organised crime . Advertisement The Sun exclusively revealed in 2022 that the show, which drew up to 13million viewers, would return. 4 The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series Credit: AP 4 BBC star Martin has been dropping hints Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Line Of Duty stars hint show is returning for series seven saying they're ‘waiting for the BBC announcement'
Many felt let down at the end of series six in 2021 after the identity of villain H was revealed POLICED TO HEAR IT Line Of Duty stars hint show is returning for series seven saying they're 'waiting for the BBC announcement' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO of the biggest stars of Line of Duty have dropped massive hints that the show will return next year with a seventh series. The news was revealed by leading men Martin Compston who plays DI Steve Arnott and Adrian Dunbar who plays Supt Ted Hastings on the BBC one cop thriller. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Two of the biggest stars of Line of Duty have dropped massive hints that the show will return next year with a seventh series Credit: PA 4 Actor Martin said 'just waiting on the BBC to make an announcement' Credit: PA 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 yesterday on the Nicky Byrne podcast, Martin was asked whether he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. 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." Meanwhile Adrian Dunbar was talking on Wednesday 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. "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." In April we revealed how Line of duty's three leading stars -Martin, Adrian and Vicky McClure — had finally aligned their jam-packed diaries and will start filming a six-parter in the spring. Line of Duty stars spark new episode rumours as they reunite for night out The show about a police anti-corruption squad weeding out bent coppers, has been a ratings hit for the BBC since it first aired in 2012. The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series. But many felt let down at the end of series six in 2021 when buffoonish Det Supt Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) was unmasked as villain H — the mystery mastermind with links to organised crime. The Sun exclusively revealed in 2022 that the show, which drew up to 13million viewers, would return. 4 The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series Credit: AP
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Line Of Duty stars hint show is returning for series seven saying they're ‘waiting for the BBC announcement'
TWO of the biggest stars of Line of Duty have dropped massive hints that the show will return next year with a seventh series. The news was revealed by leading men Martin Compston who plays DI Steve Arnott and Adrian Dunbar who plays Supt Ted Hastings on the BBC one cop thriller. 4 4 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 yesterday on the Nicky Byrne podcast, Martin was asked whether he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. 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." Meanwhile Adrian Dunbar was talking on Wednesday 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. "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." In April we revealed how Line of duty's three leading stars -Martin, Adrian and Vicky McClure — had finally aligned their jam-packed diaries and will start filming a six-parter in the spring. Line of Duty stars spark new episode rumours as they reunite for night out The show about a police anti-corruption squad weeding out bent coppers, has been a ratings hit for the BBC since it first aired in 2012. The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series. But many felt let down at the end of series six in 2021 when buffoonish Det Supt Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) was unmasked as villain H — the mystery mastermind with links to organised crime. The Sun exclusively revealed in 2022 that the show, which drew up to 13million viewers, would return. 4 4
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar awarded Freedom of the City of London
Actors Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar will receive the Freedom of the City of London for their work in the 56-year-old Australian, who won Oscars for her roles in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, has long been an advocate for action on climate change and a range of humanitarian Irishman Dunbar, 66, is best known for his time as Supt Ted Hastings in the award-winning TV series Line of Duty and has written and directed have performed at the Barbican over the past year, and Mr Dunbar is an alumnus of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. One of the City of London's ancient traditions, freedoms are believed to have been handed out since give thanks to individuals for their contribution to London or public life - or to celebrate a very significant achievement, the City of London Corporation (CLC) Blanchett's and Mr Dunbar's names were included on a list of more than 50 people nominated to receive the Freedom, which was approved at a Court of Common Council. Alderman Russell, chair of the CLC's Freedom applications committee, said Freedom is "offered as a way of paying tribute to their outstanding contribution to London or public life, or to celebrate a very significant achievement".Representatives for Blanchett and Dunbar have been approached for comment.
