Martin Compston: Last News

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.

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Martin Compston has said that he's fed up playing roles alongside actors who are much taller than him.

Sick scammers are selling fake tickets 'for £500' Martin Compston's Line of Duty charity event in Inverclyde.

Greenock-born actor Martin Compston has been left 'beaming' after a Line of Duty event taking place near where he grew up sold out in less than one minute.

Martin Compston is best known for his role as DCI Steve Arnott in hit BBC series Line of Duty, but is ready to take on new challenges in his next role.

ITV thriller features a lot of intimate scenes, but Martin admitted it's something the actors just have to get on with.In a new interview with The Sun, he said: "Look, they're always awkward. I mean, you’re getting your kit off and doing that kind of thing in front of a room full of people."It’s never something you look forward to.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has fired back at a "Unionist troll" on Twitter after he was accused of not paying his taxes.The Scottish actor, 37, who played Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the hit BBC show, didn't hesitate to fire back at the remarks on the micro-blogging platform yesterday.In view of his 538,000 followers, the star claimed he's paid more than £250,000 to the government over the last six months.Martin wrote: "Hey Eddie since last July alone I’ve paid over a quarter of a million pounds to HMRC Cumbernauld."I don’t get credit for that it’s what I owe."It should earn me the right not to listen to unionist troll p**h every time I’m announced to appear at an event in my home country," he ended the post.The star was responding to a comment that Twitter user @emfgf1 left on Scottish newspaper The National's account, before restricting who could see it.Replying to a tweet from The National, the troll branded Martin and fellow Scottish actor Alan Cummings, "Indy (non-taxpayers) Luvvies!"Martin has previously been very vocal in his support for an independent Scotland.He backed First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon and the campaign for a second vote on Scottish independence.Following Martin's tweet, his fans were quick to rush to his defence.Twitter user @jakki_may wrote: "Man pays his dues & uses his celebrity status to do good for people in his home town & elsewhere because he can...the 'Eddie's' on here need to think about that for a minute & ask themselves what they're doing." (sic)@colinmccredie penned: "Well said, Martin."You are a good honest man who does so much for @ArdgowanHospice."While @jerseyboyslady wrote: "Keep on doing what u are doing mate many more appreciate

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has revealed the huge amount he paid in taxes in the last eight months as he hit out at a troll who criticised him for 'not paying taxes'.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston was given a shout-out on a true crime podcast for his portrayal of Scots serial killer Peter Manuel.

Martin Compston fans were delighted to see the Scots actor back on TV screens for the second season of Traces.

Amazon Prime Video has signed a multimillion pound deal with Pinewood’s Shepperton Studios to take facilities for the next decade, and will therefore be producing projects next door to Netflix.

Actress Karen Gillan has been named as the world’s most Googled celebrity Scot while comedian Janey Godley was top in searches from Scotland.

Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has said economic and geographical inequalities have led to a “polarized creative community” within the British TV and film sector.

Line of Duty fans have been left in stitches as a viral video of the AC12 gang interrogating Boris Johnson has gone viral.The spoof clip, shared by political campaign group Led By Donkeys, shows Kate Flemming, Steve Arnott and their boss Superintendent Ted Hastings quizzing the Prime Minister on allegations of parties during the lockdown. In the clip, 57 year old Boris can be seen sitting across the table from the AC12 trio as they begin recording the interview.

Martin Compston and the AC-12 team have carried out their biggest interrogation yet - with Boris Johnson in the hot seat.

Scotland has a lot to be proud of, from our world-renowned humour and scenery to exports like Scotch whisky and seafood.

The identity of Bagpipes on The Masked Singer is causing as much chaos as the search for H on Line of Duty and viewers around the country are acting as sleuths to work out the clues.

We are into the new year now, and have plenty of excellent TV coming to our screens across 2022.

Scots actor Martin Compston has shared a major throwback from when he starred in TV sitcom, Monarch of the Glen.

Lawrence Chaney felt winning a Scottish BAFTA was “such a two fingers up to anyone who has ever doubted me”.