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South Wales Argus
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Line of Duty set for 2026 return as Adrian Dunbar updates
The award-winning hit police drama, which first aired from 2012 to 2021, featured Dunbar as Ted Hastings alongside stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston. Rumours believed that the sixth series would be the last for Line of Duty, but Dunbar has given fans a hopeful update on a new series that could see it return by 2026. Line of Duty 'returning next year' In an interview with The Times, Dunbar said that he is ready to return to filming and hopes the BBC will make an official announcement soon. He shared: "We're really excited about getting our hands on a Line of Duty script, to see what happens to us. Jed [Mercurio] is writing. We've talked to the BBC. "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." The final of the sixth series of Line of Duty was highly anticipated as audiences all awaited the reveal of the corrupt officer known as 'H'. The reveal saw DCI Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) to be 'H' and that he became corrupt for the money. Fans were split by the ending of Line of Duty, as Dunbar admits that he knows it was a "frustrating" end. He shared: "When you find out it is this idiot, Buckells, it is so frustrating. "There is a scene where the three of us are told who it is, and we look at each other and go, 'What?' "We asked Jed to write that scene because we realised how our audience would feel." "But Jed's point was that police corruption can hang on one cop deciding to ignore one piece of information that comes across his desk." According to The Sun, the next series of Line of Duty is expected to start filming next year. Recommended Reading As a source told the publication: "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 and the production team, they've finally managed to clear space in their calendars next year to commit to making the show."
Irish Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man ordered to pay total of just under €600k to Sky over 'dodgy box' operation
A Co Wexford man must pay €480,000 in damages to Sky after conceding a High Court action taken by the broadcaster and telecommunications giant over his operation of a 'dodgy box' streaming service. David Dunbar consented to judgment against him after opting not to defend the civil case, brought by Sky UK Limited over his infringement of the broadcaster's copyright. Mr Dunbar faces further sanction for being in contempt of court, having breached orders aimed at preserving evidence of his copyright infringement and orders freezing his assets, among other directions. A suite of sanctions are open to the court, including imprisonment. Mr Dunbar, with an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford, was previously described by Sky as a 'top-level' copyright infringer who may have earned up to €450,000 a year from operating an illegal streaming service. The broadcaster alleged that Mr Dunbar provided thousands with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018. On Tuesday, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was informed that Mr Dunbar was consenting to various reliefs sought by Sky arising from his copyright infringement. The judge said there was no doubt of Mr Dunbar's copyright infringement, and ordered that he pay €480,000 in damages to Sky. Mr Dunbar must also pay the broadcaster's legal costs, the judge ruled, about €100,000. The judge also granted various permanent injunctions against Mr Dunbar, including an order restraining him from ever operating an Internet Protocol television service (IPTV). IPTV is the technology behind 'dodgy box' services. Mr Justice Sanfey reserved his judgment on an attachment and committal motion moved by Sky over Mr Dunbar's breach of several court orders. The court heard that Mr Dunbar did not comply with various orders granted to Sky aimed at gathering evidence of his wrongdoing. This included a refusal to comply with an Anton Piller order, which allows for entry to private premises for the purposes of seizing evidence. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Theo Donnelly BL, appearing for Sky and instructed by Philip Lee LLP, submitted that Mr Dunbar engaged in clear breaches of court orders. He submitted that the court orders were explained to Mr Dunbar in layman's terms by an independent solicitor who called to his house on foot of the Anton Piller order. Despite this, he did not allow the solicitor to enter his premises, and proceeded to destroy evidence of his copyright infringement, among other breaches, Mr Donnelly submitted. Counsel said it was hard to see how Mr Dunbar could have engaged in a more 'clear and knowing' contempt of the court orders. It is Mr Dunbar's case that when the orders were explained to him by his legal representatives, he realised the seriousness of the matter. Following this, he said he sought to comply with the court's orders, the court heard. Darren Lehane SC, for Mr Dunbar and instructed by Dodd Solicitors, said his client was acknowledging his contempt of court. In considering sanction for his contempt, Mr Lehane asked the court to take into account Mr Dunbar's speedy consent to a judgment against him in default of defence. Mr Donnelly said he believed Mr Dunbar's case has not been referred to An Garda Síochána, but said he had not taken specific instruction on the matter. The case returns next month. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Examiner
17 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Man must pay Sky €480,000 in damages for ‘dodgy box' copyright infringement
A Co Wexford man must pay €480,000 in damages to Sky after conceding a High Court action taken by the broadcaster and telecommunications giant over his operation of a 'dodgy box' streaming service. David Dunbar consented to judgment against him after opting not to defend the civil case, brought by Sky UK Limited over his infringement of the broadcaster's copyright. Further sanctions open to the court Mr Dunbar faces further sanction for being in contempt of court, having breached orders aimed at preserving evidence of his copyright infringement and orders freezing his assets, among other directions. A suite of sanctions are open to the court, including imprisonment. Mr Dunbar, with an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford, was previously described by Sky as a 'top-level' copyright infringer who may have earned up to €450,000 a year from operating an illegal streaming service. The broadcaster alleged that Mr Dunbar provided thousands with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018. On Tuesday, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was informed that Mr Dunbar was consenting to various reliefs sought by Sky arising from his copyright infringement. The judge said there was no doubt of Mr Dunbar's copyright infringement, and ordered that he pay €480,000 in damages to Sky. Mr Dunbar must also pay the broadcaster's legal costs, the judge ruled, about €100,000. The judge also granted various permanent injunctions against Mr Dunbar, including an order restraining him from ever operating an internet protocol television service (IPTV). IPTV is the technology behind 'dodgy box' services. Mr Justice Sanfey reserved his judgment on an attachment and committal motion moved by Sky over Mr Dunbar's breach of several court orders. The court heard that Mr Dunbar did not comply with various orders granted to Sky aimed at gathering evidence of his wrongdoing. This included a refusal to comply with an Anton Piller order, which allows for entry to private premises for the purposes of seizing evidence. 'Clear breaches' of court orders Theo Donnelly, appearing for Sky and instructed by Philip Lee LLP, submitted that Mr Dunbar engaged in clear breaches of court orders. He submitted that the court orders were explained to Mr Dunbar in layman's terms by an independent solicitor who called to his house on foot of the Anton Piller order. Despite this, he did not allow the solicitor to enter his premises, and proceeded to destroy evidence of his copyright infringement, among other breaches, Mr Donnelly submitted. Counsel said it was hard to see how Mr Dunbar could have engaged in a more 'clear and knowing' contempt of the court orders. Defendant's speedy consent to judgment It is Mr Dunbar's case that when the orders were explained to him by his legal representatives, he realised the seriousness of the matter. Following this, he said he sought to comply with the court's orders, the court heard. Darren Lehane, counsel for Mr Dunbar and instructed by Dodd Solicitors, said his client was acknowledging his contempt of court. In considering sanction for his contempt, Mr Lehane asked the court to take into account Mr Dunbar's speedy consent to a judgment against him in default of defence. Mr Donnelly said he believed Mr Dunbar's case has not been referred to An Garda Síochána, but said he had not taken specific instruction on the matter. The case returns next month.
BreakingNews.ie
17 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Wexford man must pay €480,000 for ‘dodgy box' copyright infringement
A Co Wexford man must pay €480,000 in damages to Sky after conceding a High Court action taken by the broadcaster and telecommunications giant over his operation of a 'dodgy box' streaming service. David Dunbar consented to judgment against him after opting not to defend the civil case brought by Sky UK Limited over his infringement of the broadcaster's copyright. Advertisement Mr Dunbar faces further sanction for being in contempt of court, having breached orders aimed at preserving evidence of his copyright infringement and orders freezing his assets, among other directions. A suite of sanctions are open to the court, including imprisonment. Mr Dunbar, with an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford, was previously described by Sky as a 'top-level' copyright infringer who may have earned up to €450,000 a year from operating an illegal streaming service. The broadcaster alleged that Mr Dunbar provided thousands with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018. On Tuesday, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was informed that Mr Dunbar was consenting to various reliefs sought by Sky arising from his copyright infringement. Advertisement The judge said there was no doubt of Mr Dunbar's copyright infringement, and ordered that he pay €480,000 in damages to Sky. Mr Dunbar must also pay the broadcaster's legal costs, the judge ruled, about €100,000. The judge also granted various permanent injunctions against Mr Dunbar, including an order restraining him from ever operating an Internet Protocol television service (IPTV). IPTV is the technology behind 'dodgy box' services. Mr Justice Sanfey reserved his judgment on an attachment and committal motion moved by Sky over Mr Dunbar's breach of several court orders. The court heard that Mr Dunbar did not comply with various orders granted to Sky aimed at gathering evidence of his wrongdoing. This included a refusal to comply with an Anton Piller order, which allows for entry to private premises for the purposes of seizing evidence. Advertisement Theo Donnelly BL, appearing for Sky and instructed by Philip Lee LLP, submitted that Mr Dunbar engaged in clear breaches of court orders. He submitted that the court orders were explained to Mr Dunbar in layman's terms by an independent solicitor who called to his house on foot of the Anton Piller order. Despite this, he did not allow the solicitor to enter his premises, and proceeded to destroy evidence of his copyright infringement, among other breaches, Mr Donnelly submitted. Counsel said it was hard to see how Mr Dunbar could have engaged in a more 'clear and knowing' contempt of the court orders. Advertisement It is Mr Dunbar's case that when the orders were explained to him by his legal representatives, he realised the seriousness of the matter. Following this, he said he sought to comply with the court's orders, the court heard. Darren Lehane SC, for Mr Dunbar and instructed by Dodd Solicitors, said his client was acknowledging his contempt of court. In considering sanction for his contempt, Mr Lehane asked the court to take into account Mr Dunbar's speedy consent to a judgment against him in default of defence. Mr Donnelly said he believed Mr Dunbar's case has not been referred to An Garda Síochána, but said he had not taken specific instruction on the matter. The case returns next month.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Line of Duty set for 2026 return as Adrian Dunbar updates
The award-winning hit police drama, which first aired from 2012 to 2021, featured Dunbar as Ted Hastings alongside stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston. Rumours believed that the sixth series would be the last for Line of Duty, but Dunbar has given fans a hopeful update on a new series that could see it return by 2026. Line of Duty 'returning next year' In an interview with The Times, Dunbar said that he is ready to return to filming and hopes the BBC will make an official announcement soon. He shared: "We're really excited about getting our hands on a Line of Duty script, to see what happens to us. Jed [Mercurio] is writing. We've talked to the BBC. "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." The final of the sixth series of Line of Duty was highly anticipated as audiences all awaited the reveal of the corrupt officer known as 'H'. The reveal saw DCI Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) to be 'H' and that he became corrupt for the money. Fans were split by the ending of Line of Duty, as Dunbar admits that he knows it was a "frustrating" end. He shared: "When you find out it is this idiot, Buckells, it is so frustrating. "There is a scene where the three of us are told who it is, and we look at each other and go, 'What?' "We asked Jed to write that scene because we realised how our audience would feel." "But Jed's point was that police corruption can hang on one cop deciding to ignore one piece of information that comes across his desk." According to The Sun, the next series of Line of Duty is expected to start filming next year. Recommended Reading As a source told the publication: "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 and the production team, they've finally managed to clear space in their calendars next year to commit to making the show."
