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Metro
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Line of Duty star breaks silence on season 7 rumours
Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar and Martin Compston star in Line of Duty (Picture: BBC) Line of Duty star Martin Compston has added fresh fuel to the fire amid rumours that the hit BBC crime drama will return for a seventh series. Martin, 40, played DS Steve Arnott in all six series, starring alongside Vicky McClure, 40, and Adrian Dunbar, 66, as members of the controversial taskforce Anti-Corruption Unit 12. The show came to an end in 2021 as Steve and the team finally uncovered the identity of elusive criminal ringleader 'H.' However, enough doors were left open that AC-12 could still return, and fans have been clamouring for a seventh season in the four years since. And, according to reports, a six-part follow up is in the works, with Martin, Vicky and Adrian all tipped to reprise their roles. Now Martin has weighed in, providing an update as to how work on the rumoured seventh season is progressing. Martin stars as DI Steve Arnott in the hit BBC crime drama (Picture: BBC) Speaking to The Sun, Martin revealed: 'We're always talking about possibilities and schedules and whatnot.' However, he wasn't able to say much more than that, continuing: 'Everybody's got stuff going on at the minute, so I think anything, unfortunately, would be a way off.' This comes after apparent confirmation that the trio were set to begin filming a new series of the show in January 2026, ahead of a release later that year. Vicki McClure stars as DI Kate Fleming (Picture: BBC) A source told The Sun: '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.' The tabloid claims show creator Jed Mercurio has already written most of the storyline, which would start production later this year and potentially air towards the end of 2026. Martin previously hinted at the show's future on an episode of Lorraine (Picture: Shutterstock) Martin previously reassured viewers of ITV's Lorraine that a new series was at the forefront of its creator's minds, saying: 'We are all quite busy but I'm sure you will get to it at some point.' 'We don't want to get people's hopes up. I'm sure there are ideas, though.' Meanwhile, Anna Maxwell-Martin, 47, who played DS Patricia Carmichael, offered a more cryptic update on the show's progress. Attending the Royal Television Society Awards in March, Anna was asked by about a hypothetical seventh series, answering: 'I would be killed by a sniper over there so…' Series five and six star Anna Maxwell-Martin also weighed in on rumours (Picture: BBC) Meanwhile, Vicky also appeared to shut down rumours, saying back in November last year: 'It's (the rumours) hard to ignore. We all read social media and all that kind of stuff. 'But the great thing is that people love the show and we're truly grateful that people love it.' And on a season seven update, added: 'But there is no news. That is the news, no news!' All six series of Line of Duty are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer 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. Arrow MORE: Shocking horror movie that caused walkouts streaming now on iPlayer Arrow MORE: When is Eurovision 2025? Final date, UK entry, latest odds and more Arrow MORE: Doctor Who's unexpected best episode yet exposes the show's biggest problem
BBC News
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Film featuring Cornish aid worker in Ukraine wins RTS award
A documentary about a Cornish humanitarian aid worker who was killed in Ukraine has won a national award. Chris Parry from Truro was working as a volunteer helping evacuate civilians from the war zone, when he was shot dead in January BBC film called Hell Jumper, which features bodycam footage recorded by Mr Parry, won the award for the best single documentary at the Royal Television Society Awards. Judges said "viewers were taken on an unforgettable journey through brilliant, immersive storytelling". Mr Parry's parents Rob and Christine Parry along with members of the production team collected the award at the ceremony at Grosvenor House in London on Tuesday evening.
