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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

BBC’s Line of Duty set to return - everything we know so far

  • The BBC's hit series Line of Duty is set to return for a new series.
  • The show's main trio, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar, have reportedly signed on for six new episodes.
  • The new series will likely begin production later this year and could air by autumn 2026.
  • The show's 2021 finale, while watched by a record audience, was met with disappointment by many viewers.
  • Creator Jed Mercurio has reportedly written most of the storyline for the new episodes.
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