Line Of Duty
BBC ONE, SUNDAY, 9PM
WHAT IS IT? Jed Mercurio’s smash hit drama returns to BBC
One for its sixth instalment with Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar reprising their roles as DS Steve Arnott, DI Kate Fleming and Superintendent Ted Hastings.
WHAT THE STORY? When new information comes to light about a possible suspect in a year-long unsolved murder investigation, DCI Joanne Davidson (Kelly Macdonald) appears keen to finally bring Gail Vella’s killer to justice.
However, after her conduct arouses suspicions, it’s not long before AC-12 are on the case. But as AC-12’s investigation uncovers deeper and darker information, will DCI Joanne Davidson turn out to be their most dangerous adversary yet?
KELLY MACDONALD SAYS: “I hadn’t watched it (Line Of Duty) until this part came up! But I’ve not watched lots of things – Game of Thrones, The Sopranos! However, I was very aware of Line of Duty as everyone in the UK is. I was sent the first couple of scripts and the part was phenomenal. It’s so daunting going into a show with such a huge profile. I started watching it and got completely hooked.”
ADRIAN DUNBAR ON WHERE WE FIND TED HASTINGS: Quite a lot has happened and there’s been quite a time jump. In his working life, a lot of things have destabilised which have affected the unit. I think he’s another year older but not another year wiser. We are still on the search for the network of corrupt coppers. Are we any closer to them? Hopefully! Let’s face it – time is running out a bit for Ted; the age he is, whether he can stay in the force, is he useful enough, is he a bit of a dinosaur? He’s up against quite a bit. His personal life is not in great shape.”