Jed Mercurio: Last News

Line of Duty fans are unsure how they feel about the series coming to an end on Sunday.

If there were any doubts that Line Of Duty will go down in the history books as one of the UK’s most-adored drama series, those doubts will have been eviscerated by the show’s latest viewing figures.

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure has opened up about the possibility that season six could be the final series.

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton got into a heated debate over their TV viewing habits this week, like many couples up and down the country have done before.The former Strictly Come Dancing pro cheekily warned the documentary filmmaker not to get “mad” if he spoke during a much-hyped episode of the police drama.Kevin pointed out that the complicated show might require him to pause, or even rewind the footage in order to take a closer look at clues and digest the information.Jed Mercurio’s drama Line Of Duty is known for offering up Easter eggs and also red herrings to keep viewers guessing along the way.The 38-year-old jokingly pointed out that it was unfair that Stacey was allowed to talk through the programme, but he wasn’t.The pair had

Line of Duty has been upping the ante week after week and we’ve learned to expect absolutely anything and everything.

Line of Duty viewers have a lot to unpack after this evening's intense episode.

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Line of Duty star Kelly Macdonald has revealed the creator of the BBC show thought her Scottish accent would 'mess with Martin Compston's head'. Series 6 has already had fans on the edge of their seat, with the Trainspotting actress joining the cast as a guest lead playing the mysterious Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Davidson.

Season 6 of the BBC’s smash-hit police corruption series Line Of Duty is to premiere exclusively on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada. Future seasons of the cop drama will also be exclusive to BritBox in the two territories.

The writer of Line of Duty was yesterday forced to defend his decision to have Superintendent Ted Hastings refer to a suspect with Down’s Syndrome as “the local oddball” - on World Down Syndrome Day.

BBC One’s police corruption series Line Of Duty returned for its sixth season on Sunday night with a record audience of 9.56 million.

 “I am very fortunate that, in the course of my career, I’ve migrated towards the people I have a good working relationship with, who are supportive and carry out their professional duties in the right way so we can address concerns in good time. “But there are people within the BBC who I avoid like the plague because they have been there a long time and they are fundamentally work-shy.”Jed declined to name the “work-shy” people he referenced when asked if he could do so during an interview about season six of Line of Duty with this week’s Radio Times. A BBC spokesperson told Express.co.uk: “The context of Jed’s quote is a comment about institutions, and as he said, he is working with people who he has ‘a good working relationship with, who

British crime drama series Bloodlands, which stars James Nesbitt and comes from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio, has been renewed for a second season by the BBC.

direct to your inboxFans are excited learn that they don't have too long to wait before Line of Duty is back on our screens.The BBC has released a teaser for its much-loved drama along with its return date, sending viewers into a frenzy.One fan of the show, created and written by Jed Mercurio, said they were 'salivating' after watching a 15 second trailer shared with fans during the Six Nations rugby match.The highly anticipated sixth season of the highly acclaimed police corruption series will return to BBC One on Sunday March 21 at 9pm.The dramatic teaser features Adrian Dunbar returning as Superintendent Ted Hastings, Vicky McClure as DI Kate Fleming and Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott.This series there will be a new recruit to

Irish thriller Bloodlands kicked off on Sunday night to mixed reviews as some fans felt like it was filled with clichés while others couldn’t wait for episode two.

James Nesbitt has just played his most chilling role ever, as a police officer on the star’s home turf of Northern Ireland.

New Year’s Eve stroll as the rocker shared his disappointment at not appearing on the New Year Honours List.The likes of singer Craig David, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and actress Sheila Hancock are among the entertainment figures who have been recognised for 2021.The Oasis star might have been expecting to see himself in the line up, as he tweeted on: ‘Missed out again on a KNIGHTHOOD oh well there’s always nxt year HNY brothers and sisters LG (sic).’Still, he now has all of 2021 to make sure get himself onto that list.

supports HTML5 videoHe topped that with Bodyguard, which starred Richard Madden as the police officer assigned to protect the Home Secretary, played by Keeley Hawes (who also appeared in Line Of Duty).In 2018 it became the most-watched drama series of the decade, with the finale drawing an audience of 14.3 million, and landed Mercurio two Emmy nominations following great success in the US.Line Of Duty also landed in the top five most-watched dramas, with its nail-biting fifth series finale attracting a TV audience of 12.1 million.Also named in the New Year Honours is Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, who said she is ‘still in shock’ at being made an MBE for services to drama.The actress, who has played the ambitious Sally Webster in the

Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure has said it was a “massive blow” when the show was forced to shut down due to coronavirus and she is keen to resume filming as soon as possible.

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has pledged that the show will be back despite being derailed by coronavirus.