Line of Duty

“Viewers weren't satisfied with the ending of series six and were crying out for a more sensational conclusion — now Jed [Mercurio] can deliver that.".

It’s been 10 years together and we speak every other day, really." But who will star in the series? So you can imagine how excited we were to hear that Line of Duty is said to be returning for a three-part spin-off series special. When will the new Line of Duty series be released? “There’s also a theory another, darker puppet-master is at work. . . And what will happen in it? "I’m so chuffed that people want it back. “I think it’s just a case of now . Who will star in the new series of Line of Duty? [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20830668/bbc-line-of-duty-comeback-incredible-twist/), a special series is in the works after fans were left "disappointed" with the series ending. Yep, we're still screaming.

Popular BBC TV series Line Of Duty is set to return to our screens with the possibility of a special three-part Christmas special-style finale.

"The question is whether the person we were led to believe was H really is the villain that AC-12 has been hunting or if it was another nemesis. It's not a Mr. [police-drama Line Of Duty](https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv) developed a strong and devoted audience, starring Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston.

Hit BBC drama Line of Duty is reported to be returning in a three-part special, to give fans of the show the climax they wanted.

The Express and Star has contacted the BBC for a response, but they declined to comment. Series of the hit show was filmed in the West Midlands. Fans of the show were left thinking if the ending or if creator Jed Mercurio, who grew up in Cannock, had other plans, following nine years of nail-biting storylines.

According to a report, Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston are all set to reprise their roles in the police drama.

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [Line of Duty](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/line-of-duty-season-7-release-date/) could be set to return for a special three-part finale in 2023, according to recent reports. Viewers weren’t satisfied with the ending of season 6 and were crying out for a more sensational conclusion — now Jed can deliver that." [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/), or visit our [Drama](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/) hub for all the latest news. It last appeared on our screens in May 2021 when its sixth season came to an extremely divisive conclusion following the unmasking of criminal mastermind H. ["hoping something might happen next year"](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/line-of-duty-adrian-dunbar-new-episodes-2023-newsupdate/) and that there was "something in Jed's laptop – a couple of templates as to how things could go" while more recently he reiterated to RadioTimes.com that he [would be "very keen" to return.](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/adrian-dunbar-line-of-duty-big-rt-interview/)

Rumours of a return to AC-12 are flying around the internet. But how likely is it that we will once again find ourselves on the hunt for bent coppers?

Largely, it would seem to hinge on Mercurio, who is the one person yet to publicly commit himself to wanting to produce more episodes. In November, Dunbar told the Radio Times that: “I think generally there’s a willingness among everybody to do something.” He also claimed that Mercurio, Martin Compston and McClure were “very keen”, partly due to the frustrating experience of filming season six in lockdown, which stopped the team from socialising. It continues: “The question is whether the person we were led to believe was H really is the villain that AC-12 has been hunting or if it was another nemesis. But what a lot of the speculation fails to consider is that all of its stars seem baffled as to when it might happen. Compston also said to the Radio Times last week: “I’m so chuffed that people want it back … The internet has been aflame with rumour today after a story in the Sun quoted the highly reliable sounding source of “a TV insider”, claiming: “There was a very strong feeling, particularly among fans, that there was unfinished business with Line of Duty.

The BBC show Line of Duty will deliver the bombshell revelations fans felt were missing in the last season finale.

“I mean everyone is kind of gunning for it, so yeah. The actor said it would feel wrong to end with a series made during lockdown, when he and co-stars Vicky and Martin were unable to have as much fun as they usually do. On filming the sixth series, screened last year on BBC1, he said: “It wasn’t quite as fun. It could mean another outing for Ted’s “Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee donkey” catchphrase. Adrian, who plays Superintendent Ted Hestings, said he was hopeful that writer Jed was working on a "fresh outing" for his much-loved character and the rest of the AC12 team. Fans are eager to know if the show will provide answers and perhaps writer Jed Mercurio will reveal who H truly is.

The hit drama is set to return after the sixth, and what was thought to be the last, series with the special possibly set to air next Christmas. Stars Adrian ...

We couldn’t go out. “We couldn’t hang out. [ine of Duty](/topic/line-of-duty) could be back on BBC1 for a surprise three-part special with insiders describing “unfinished business” with the police series, it has been reported.

The Glasgow Times previously reported that readers had been left unsatisfied with the final episode of the police drama which saw the identity of criminal ...

“The fact that they’re looking at taking the unusual step of making three episodes rather than the usual six or seven is a reflection of just how special this is for the show.” [the Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/9956500/bbc-line-of-duty-comeback-incredible-twist/) reports that a TV insider has revealed that the show, created by Jed Mercurio, will be back for three more episodes as part of a BBC1 special as early as next Christmas. [READ MORE: Glasgow Times readers react to Line of Duty series finale](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19276305.glasgow-times-readers-react-line-duty-series-finale/) “Viewers weren’t satisfied with the ending of series six and were crying out for a more sensational conclusion. [BBC](https://www.thenational.scot/news/media-and-the-bbc/) drama Line of Duty could soon return to our screens with a 'sensational conclusion' for the AC-12 team following widespread disappointment from fans after last year's series finale. The Glasgow Times previously reported that readers had been left unsatisfied with the final episode of the police drama which saw the identity of criminal mastermind “H” uncovered after nine years of twists and turns.

All of the series' major cast members such as Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compton are all believed to be reprising their roles. It is reported that ...

It is reported that their Line of Duty return will be a three-part BBC special, expected to air around Christmas 2023. Viewers were said to be extremely disappointed by the ending which revealed the identity of corrupt copper ‘H’ as Nigel Boyle’s Detective Superintendent Ian Buckells. The news comes after Vicky McClure’s appearance on ITV daytime news programme Good Morning Britain.

According to The Sun, main cast Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar will all feature in the final three episodes, which will aim to give the crime ...

[Another fan wrote](https://twitter.com/omarstandup/status/1605944684336906240?s=20&t=p26rAZMr2s33kQhDCwyrhQ): “Three more episodes of #LineOfDuty?!!! “I think it’s just a case of now… [tweeted political journalist Owen Jones](https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1605906571757686790?s=20&t=p26rAZMr2s33kQhDCwyrhQ). “There’s also a theory another, darker puppet-master is at work. [December 22, 2022] After years of fan theories, the season six finale revealed bumbling DSI Ian Buckells to be the crooked cop known as H.

The BBC police thriller could be back as early as next Christmas, with Martin Compston, 38, Vicky McClure, 39, and Adrian Dunbar, 64, all said to be on board to ...

"I know that there are people who are talking and some plans, but I don't know exactly what would happen. [READ MORE: Martin Compston reveals secret nickname with Line of Duty pals Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar](/news/tv-film/martin-compston-reveals-29-secret-nickname-line-duty-castmates/) We all want to get back together again.

Reports have claimed that the BBC has “unfinished business” with the crime series, which came to an apparent conclusion in 2021. While creator Jed Mercurio has ...

“The question is whether the person we were led to believe was H really is the villain that AC-12 has been hunting or if it was another nemesis.” The final episode ended with revelation of the identity of the enigmatic “H”, who was the leader of undercover corruption syndicate within the police force. [BBC](/topic/bbc) has “unfinished business” with the crime series, which came to an apparent conclusion in 2021.