Jed Mercurio: Last News

Popular BBC show Line of Duty is to return to our screens next year, according to reports.

EXCLUSIVE: Hat Trick Productions, the storied British production company behind Derry Girls and Have I Got News For You, is courting sale talks.

Loose Women viewers were left stunned by Line of Duty star Vicky McClure's hair transformation.

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has discussed the future of the BBC drama, and if season seven will go ahead.

Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television’s is working on Payback, a six-part crime drama for the UK’s ITV and Britbox International. Morven Christie, Peter Mullan and Prasanna Puwanarajah are leading the cast, and screenwriter Debbie O’Malley is writing.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has commissioned “Line of Duty” and “Bodyguard” creator Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television to produce crime thriller series “Payback” with BritBox International as co-production partner. The six-part series stars Morven Christie (“The Bay”), Peter Mullan (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Prasanna Puwanarajah (“Ten Percent”) and Derek Riddell (“Industry”). Written by Debbie O’Malley (“Call the Midwife”), “Payback” follows Lexie Noble (Christie) as she becomes entangled in a police operation to topple a notorious crime lord, Cal Morris (Mullan). The drama will be filmed in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Martin Compston is celebrating 10 years of Line Of Duty alongside his BBC co-stars Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar.

Line of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar, 64, didn’t hold back as he slammed Cressida Dick in a recent interview.The star made the comments after the former Metropolitan Police Commissioner gave his BBC drama a “terrible review”. After Line of Duty ended last year, political satirists Led by Donkeys released a meme in which AC-12 could be seen interviewing Boris Johnson over the infamous #Partygate scandal.Apparently, the BBC press office panicked and Line of Duty’s Jed Mercurio, along with his actors, weren’t available for comment at the time. Asked if the satire cut was together from clips or whether the cast recorded a new script, Adrian replied: “Well, of course, I can neither confirm nor deny your theory.“However, we did record stuff. [Led by Donkeys] contacted Jed, and he told us, ‘These guys are really good.

Naman Ramachandran Actor Adrian Dunbar, who played Superintendent Hastings in six seasons of Jed Mercurio’s smash hit BBC series “Line of Duty,” has speculated about a seventh season.Dunbar told The Times: “There’s a big appetite for more ‘Line of Duty.’ It could be three or four episodes, I don’t think there’s going to be six for some reason. It might be two 90 minutes. But it’s all entirely down to Jed what the storyline is going to be.

Naman Ramachandran During his eclectic career so far British actor Shubham Saraf has played a variety of roles.Saraf, who studied at the U.K.’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama and France’s École Philippe Gaulier, played an aristocrat in newly independent India in Mira Nair’s BBC/Netflix series “A Suitable Boy”; a policeman in Netflix procedural “Criminal: U.K.” and a PR advisor in Jed Mercurio’s BBC series “Bodyguard.”The actor stars opposite Charlie Hunnam and Alexander Siddig in the upcoming Apple TV+ adaptation of Gregory David Roberts’ bestseller “Shantaram,” which tells the story of a heroin addict and convicted bank robber who, in the 1980s, flees Australia to India, where he reinvents himself as a doctor and a gangster in the slums of Bombay. Saraf’s role is under wraps at the moment but he describes the process as an “intense life-altering experience.” Once cast, in the middle of COVID-19, Saraf’s life was “upended at short notice” and he shot in Thailand and Australia for six months after spending two weeks in quarantine in each country.

Martin Compston has dropped a major hint that Line of Duty may return for another season. The hit BBC one police drama finished its sixth and supposedly final season last year when it revealed the true identity of the hidden mastermind ‘H.’ However, Martin, 38, who plays DI Steve Arnott on the show has revealed that he has spoken with creator and writer Jed Mercurio about the potential next season. He admitted: “We sat down with Jed recently." "We’ve always taken a year or two between series.This is no different," he continued.

Sasha Urban editorPeacock announced on Wednesday the premiere dates for its scripted originals for the rest of the year, including Matthew Fox’s “Last Light,” “Vampire Academy,” the “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series “Bumper in Berlin” and the TV adaptation of “The Best Man.”Original series set to premiere in July (and have been previously announced) include six-part drama thriller “Trigger Point” from Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television on July 8, starring Vicky McClure and Adrian Lester; “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem,” a spin-off of the legendary NBC soap that stars cast members Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell and Eileen Davidson on July 11; and comedic thriller series “The Resort” with William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti, from writer and executive producer Andy Siara premieres on July 28. In August, Peacock will premiere “The Undeclared War,” a series from BAFTA winner Peter Kominsky that tracks a team of analysts at GCHQ as they combat cyber warfare and premieres on Aug. 18, as well as “Everything I Know About Love,” based on Dolly Alderton’s bestselling memoir, which premieres on Aug.

The actor said he was playing in last year’s match when he had a brief interaction with Wayne. He added he also bumped into his other football heroes and longtime idols, such as José Mourinho. Martin said: “It’s dream stuff, playing with heroes like Mo Farah and Usain Bolt. “I sat in the box next to José Mourinho once and he talked serious tactics with me. “There was one point in last year’s match when Wayne Rooney was running at me: he is absolutely mammoth, so intimidating. “It’s fantasy land, to be on the pitch with those guys.” Speaking to Radio Times about the event, he went on to gush over his passion for football. Martin said that he played football professionally before going into acting. The star admitted playing football was “all I did”. He explained he and his friends would go to school and play matches before then going on to train every night. The actor explained his whole life “revolved around” the sport. He furthered that he became aware of his limitations and understood he had a more practical chance at pursuing acting. However, Martin doesn’t ever miss a chance to play when he can. The former footballer said he still plays in as many charity games as he can. He even explained he had a Celtic-themed bar in his house after brewers Tennent’s gave him a tap. Martin is best known for playing anti-corruption unit detective inspector Steve Arnott in BBC Drama Line of Duty. He spoke to the publication about the potential future for the show. The Scottish actor said that he is “delighted” that fans are still interested in more Line of Duty episodes after “all that time”. He spoke of director Jed Mercurio, adding that if he is able to develop more storylines, the cast will work with him to accomplish it. In

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has teased the possible return of the hit BBC police drama after the huge success of the sixth series.The Scottish actor, who plays Steve Arnott, has said that he is sure there will be more episodes “if there’s still a story to be told”. Martin, 38, appeared on Good Morning Britain ahead of Sunday’s Soccer Aid charity event alongside co-star Vicky McClure, 39, who plays Kate Fleming.The previous series aired from March to May 2021 and its dramatic finale revealed the identity of the mysterious corrupt officer H. At the time, fans were left unsure whether the show was going to continue past the pivotal unmasking.

Martin Compston has teased the return of Line of Duty and reckons there will be a seventh series "if there's still a story to be told".

The Line of Duty cast have reunited for a few drinks and sparked rumours of season seven.

EXCLUSIVE: Peacock is to be the U.S. home of ITV’s Jed Mercurio-produced thriller Trigger Point. 

Line of Duty's Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar interrogate Boris over his latest gaffes in another spoof video from activist group Led By Donkeys.

London for the BAFTAs on Sunday evening.  But, Martin Compston, 37, instead attended the 20th Anniversary Sweet 16 closing night screening at the Glasgow Film Festival, held at the Film Theatre. The Line Of Duty star looked stylish in a zip-up sweater and check blazer, which he wore with smart slate grey trousers.

Line Of Duty co-stars for a charity event later this month. The actor spoke about his excitement at seeing co-stars Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar and show creator Jed Mercurio at the An Audience with AC-12 event in Inverclyde during an appearance on Lorraine on Thursday. The TV appearance also saw the star discuss his other major new role - current ITV drama Our House, with the actor admitting he was delighted to use his real Scottish accent this time around.

Wilson Chapman editorDuring an interview with Radio X show “The Chris Moyles Show,” “Line of Duty” star Martin Compston weighed in on the future of the popular British police procedural.Compston was asked by host Moyles about updates on “Line of Duty,” which last aired its sixth season in May. Compston shared his belief that the show would return, clarifying that an extended hiatus between seasons isn’t new for the series, which has aired a new season once every two years since its premiere in 2012.“I’m delighted with the response,” Compston said.