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Watch the viral Line of Duty Friends parody video - viewed more that 350,000 times in just 24 hours

It's the TV mash-up we didn't know we needed but is more than we ever could have dreamed of - the Line of Duty Friends parody video.

Dropping on Twitter yesterday (Sunday, April 14) the cheeky mock-up is 95 seconds of pure gold and fans certainly seem to agree with more than 355,000 views clocked in just 24 hours.

Opening with the Friends-style dotted title screen, the Line of Duty version uses the same classic Rembrandts' theme song I'll Be There For You and Ted Hastings even does that iconic clap.

Replacing the usual Central Perk gang Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe and Monica are instead characters Kate Fleming (played by Nottingham's very own Vicky McClure), Steve Arnott, Ted Hastings, The Caddy, Balaclava Man and H. There is thankfully no sighting of any Fat Ugly Naked Guys.

Fans are loving this Line of Duty/Friends mash-up (BBC ONE/Twitter)

Following the opening credits fans are even treated to what could be the start of a sitcom episode with an exchange between Hastings and Arnott given the canned laughter treatment.

Since being posted the video has been liked nearly 6,000 times and has garnered more than 1,500 comments from fans of the BBC One Sunday night cop drama, which is this year's highest rated TV show so far.

Twitter user @DarenMediaworks got in on the fun suggesting a potential episode name: "The One Where God Gives Hastings Strength".

Tim Jefferies added: "Whoever did this, I hope you personally pocket my licence fee," while @seaside_girl89 said: "I don't know who made this but I think I'm in love with them."

Now they just need to make the parody and spin-off reality.

Watch the video in full below:

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