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Metro
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Line of Duty star confirms the show is 'definitely coming back' 4 years after fi
Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has confirmed the beloved crime drama is set to return to screens very soon. First airing in 2012, the British police procedural was created by Jed Mercurio and centred on Anti-Corruption Unit 12 (AC-12), a fictional team tasked with 'policing the police'. It starred Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar as DS Steve Arnott, DI Kate Fleming and Superintendent Ted Hastings. The show – which ran for six seasons before wrapping up in 2021 – set viewing records for the BBC, becoming the highest-rated drama in the UK since 2002. It came to an end in 2021 when Steve and the team finally uncovered the identity of elusive criminal ringleader 'H.' Although the show hasn't been on air for four years, it was never officially cancelled, with its creator and stars expressing interest in reviving the show several times in recent years. Now Adrian has again weighed in on the rumours it's set to return – giving an update that will surely make fans ecstatic. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, he was asked point blank if a seventh season was on the cards. 'Oh, it's definitely coming back,' he said. 'Some time next year. 'We're just waiting for the BBC to announce it.' Although the actor, 66, has announced the show's return several times in the past few years, only for nothing to eventuate, he is certain this time. 'I know Jed is writing. And Martin and Vicky are very keen,' he added. Earlier this year – in April – The Sun first reported Line of Duty was returning. '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,' a source told the publication. '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.' The publication claimed Jed had written most of the storyline for the new season, which it said would production later this year and could even air towards the end of 2026. Since the finale, talks of a subsequent season have repeatedly been raised. In 2023 Martin teased: 'We have a chat group called 'Line of Duty 6' and a while ago Jed changed the name of it to 'Line of Duty 7'.' He later said on his podcast, Restless Natives: 'We have had such a good run with it and a bit of you does go 'Let's walk away on a high', but we all want to work together again because we are so close.' More Trending Meanwhile Vicky said she'd 'love' to revive the show. At the time Line of Duty's season 6 finale aired, the BBC's chief content officer Charlotte Moore said that she was 'looking forward to having a conversation with the team about where we go next and what the future of the series might be'. Metro has contacted the BBC for comment. View More » Line of Duty is streaming on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Line of Duty star's drama that will 'seize your soul' launches on BBC MORE: Truth revealed after Line of Duty fans claim that season 7 filming has been confirmed
Glasgow Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Martin Compston and pal to axe popular show after 3 years
Martin Compston and Gordon Smart will stop recording their podcast, Restless Natives. The duo revealed that they are unable to 'fulfil their recording schedule' for the podcast due to work commitments, The Scottish Sun reports. READ MORE: TV star pictured partying with Celtic team after Cup Final READ MORE: Celtic-daft Martin Compston to star in new thriller series It is understood that Greenock-born Compston, 41, is currently in Dublin, Ireland, filming for a new Paramount+ series. Meanwhile, Smart, 45, is splitting his time between hosting BBC shows in London and Manchester. Martin Compston and pal to axe popular show after 3 years (Image: Supplied) Smart said: 'Restless Natives is going on a hiatus. 'The diaries have finally imploded trying to get us together with his filming and my radio and telly stuff. 'So Wednesday and Friday this week will be the last podcasts.' READ MORE: Martin Compston and famous pal spotted at Glasgow restaurant Compston is known for starring in hit shows and films, including Line of Duty, Sweet Sixteen, and The Wee Man.
Edinburgh Reporter
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
EIFF 2025 – full programme is announced
This year's Edinburgh International Film Festival has something old and something new. CEO and Festival Director, Paul Ridd, is still relatively recently appointed and he is keen to keep on discovering new film talent and work to engage with the audiences. But room has been made in the programme for some James Bond and Restless Natives as well as Red Road and some highly interesting guests at in person events. This year's Festival programme 'explores the fragile ties that bind communities new and old, thrilling and revelatory journeys inward and outward andlight shone in the darkest of places'. It showcases new work from filmmakers from Scotland, UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Spain, Greece, Denmark, Croatia, France, Turkey, Australia, Brazil, Japan and beyond. The highlights include: 43 new feature films 18 World Premieres (10 of which will compete for the Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence) 6 special retrospective screenings – James Bond on the big screen and a Budd Boetticher celebration 6 short film programmes including the Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence competition A new short form work by the inaugural NFTS Sean Connery Lab World Premiere of an animation by Renée Zellweger In Conversation events with some acclaimed filmmakers And Midnight Madness screenings Sorry Baby Complementing the Opening Night film, Eva Victor's eagerly awaited black comedy SORRY BABY, the Festival presents a selection of compelling new and established voices in cinema including 18 World Premieres with an Out of Competition strand offering additional World and UK premieres. The Closing Night film is the World Premiere of Paul Sng's unmissable, kaleidoscopic Irvine Welsh documentary REALITY IS NOT ENOUGH which sits within a programme strong with both Scottish and international talent. I Am Irvine Welsh, Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh, Scotland, 4th April 2023 Irvine Welsh and Darren Emerson, Radisson Red Sky Bar, 17th April 2022 Watch James Bond on the big screen with a special strand of the six original Bond films starring Sean Connery. Sacred Bonds includes 4K restorations of DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE and all introduced by a series of soon to be announced special guests. Mr Ridd said 'I am absolutely thrilled to launch this year's beautiful programme of films, talks and events into the world. This programme represents a year of incredibly hard work from our team, headed up by myself and my brilliant collaborator Emma Boa, from our supportive Board, and from our partners across film and the arts. I am enormously grateful to all of them for their encouragement and support. For one week in August we celebrate film and its bright future in the heart of Edinburgh. But we hope the ripple effect for our films, for our filmmakers and for our audiences is felt year-round and all over the world. Bring it on.' Isabel Davis, Executive Director at Screen Scotland said: 'Paul and the team have surpassed themselves with this year's exceptional, must-attend programme. As the major backers of EIFF, we're overjoyed that the Filmhouse is back in action as a key part of the festival's new footprint, alongside other great spaces. And we are excited by the expanding industry role, providing a springboard for acquisitions, a place for relationships to be forged between Scottish, UK and international filmmakers and professionals, and for emerging talent to encounter the world's greatest films and filmmakers. Tollcross Central Hall as an industry hub is a gift of a space and set to become the focal point for incredible conversations and encounters across the festival. Bring it on!' In Conversation EIFF's In Conversation strand features a range of major filmmaking talent who will discuss their creative careers to date including director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, Touching the Void, One to One: John & Yoko) speaking with his brother, producer Andrew Macdonald (Trainspotting, Civil War, 28 Years Later), in a wide ranging conversation about filmmaking and their respective careers. Trailblazing filmmaker Nia DaCosta will discuss her acclaimed work which spans independent film, horror and major studio comic book adaptations including The Marvels, Candyman and upcoming film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. From breakout horror thriller Kill List to EIFF Midnight Madness Opening Film Bulk, via hilarious black comedy Sightseers and many more, Filmmaker Ben Wheatley and long time producing partner Andy Starke will discuss their collaborations and their working dynamic. Award-winning writer and director Andrea Arnold is one of the UK's most outstanding filmmakers and will discuss her searing debut feature Red Road, also screening at EIFF this year, which won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut in 2006, along with her critically acclaimed work such as Fish Tank, American Honey, Cow and, most recently, Bird. Special Retrospective Screenings This year's EIFF plays host to 6 Special Retrospective Screenings which are Mikhail Kalatozov's hugely influential Palme D'Or winner THE CRANES ARE FLYING (1957) introduced by Festival guest Kevin Macdonald; Doug Liman's kinetic black comedy GO (1999) introduced by Festival guest Nia Da Costa; Alexander Mackendrick's classic Ealing comedy THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT (1951); a 40th anniversary screening of Michael Hoffman's much loved RESTLESS NATIVES, presented in collaboration with Local Cinema Network; Festival guest Andrea Arnold introduces her tense, Glasgow set RED ROAD (2006); Honouring the life and legacy of producer Paddy Higson, who passed away earlier this year, the Festival hosts a 35th anniversary screening of David Hayman's searing underground Scottish classic SILENT SCREAM, the film which won the inaugural Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature at the 1990 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Listings for the Festival will go live on the EIFF website from 5pm on Wednesday 2 July with tickets going on sale midday on Thursday 3 July via and via the EdFringe official app. Press and Industry accreditation for EIFF is now open and closes on 2 August. Edinburgh International Film Festival runs from Thursday 14 to Wednesday 20 August 2025. Pictured: Festival Director Paul Ridd + Festival Producer Emma Boa present the 2025 EIFF brochure inside Screen 1 of Edinburgh's Filmhouse | Photography by Kat Gollock Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC star reveals shock plans to axe popular podcast
'The diaries have finally imploded trying to get us together with his filming and my radio and telly stuff' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARTIN Compston and pal Gordon Smart are pulling the plug on their popular podcast from this week - after three years and 300 shows. The pair insist they are unable to fulfil their recording schedule now due to work commitments. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Pals Gordon Smart and Martin Compston launched their podcast three years ago. 3 Sun man Matt Bendoris interviews Martin and Gordon for the launch of their podcast in 2022. Martin, 41, is currently in Dublin filming the Paramount+ series The Revenge Club, while Gordon, 45, splits his time between hosting BBC shows in London and Manchester. Last night Gordon said: 'Restless Natives is going on a hiatus. 'The diaries have finally imploded trying to get us together with his filming and my radio and telly stuff. 'So Wednesday and Friday this week will be the last podcasts.' Their podcast was named after Gordon's favourite 1980s Scots flick that featured actors Vincent Friell and Joe Mullaney as highway robbers the Clown and the Wolfman. Over the three years Martin from Greenock has admitted missing out on a role in BBC hit Peaky Blinders because he 'couldn't do a Brummie accent.' While Scots Hollywood star James McAvoy told the pair he had 'smashed' his knee filming a group sex scene for a movie. And presenter Paddy McGuinness claimed on their podcast how he saw Prince Harry rip down a picture of the late Queen during a 'wild party' night in Chelsea. Last summer Martin and Gordon also filmed a version of their Restless Natives show for BBC Scotland's coverage from the Euro Finals in Germany. The dad of two adds: 'We've done 300 shows in three years exactly. 'Plus two live shows, ten telly shows in Germany - so now it's time for bed.'
Glasgow Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
New musical adaptation of Restless Natives coming to Glasgow
Restless Natives, featuring well-known Scottish stage talent, will run at the King's Theatre in Glasgow from June 24 to 28. Leading the cast are Kyle Gardiner and Finlay McKillop, who will bring to life the iconic characters of Will and Ronnie, also known as The Clown and The Wolfman. They will be joined by Olivier-nominated Kirsty MacLaren, who will play tour guide Margot. The ensemble cast also includes Robin Campbell, Ailsa Davidson, Caroline Deyga, Stuart Edgar, Sarah Galbraith, Ava MacKinnon, Alan McHugh, and Harry Ward. Read more: Popular singer-songwriter coming to Glasgow as part of UK tour Restless Natives: The Musical has been produced and directed by the original team behind the 1985 cult classic film, in collaboration with co-producers Perth Theatre. The story follows Ronnie and Will, who, tired of their mundane urban lives, become the Highland Highwaymen. They soon gain international fame by charmingly robbing tourists on buses. Tour guide Margot believes these modern-day Robin Hoods can restore national pride. However, with the authorities hot on their trail, their story takes an intriguing turn. Read more: American musician coming to popular Glasgow venue - Here's when The production, which features music inspired by the spirit and songs of Big Country, is written by Ninian Dunnett, Michael Hoffman, and Andy Paterson, with Tim Sutton composing the score. The musical is designed to captivate both fans of the original film and new audiences alike. For more information and to book tickets, visit the ATG tickets website.
