Line of Duty star Martin Compston responds to season 7 return rumours
- Martin Compston, who plays Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, responded to rumours about Line of Duty returning for a seventh series on BBC One.
- Reports and statements reflect ongoing discussions among the show's team about its future, though a new series remains uncertain and possibly distant.
- Compston emphasized that the creator, Jed Mercurio, and the cast, including Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure, care deeply about the show's quality and would only return for right reasons.
- Compston mentioned that discussions about potential plans and timing are ongoing, but added that any new developments are likely some way off, according to reports from The Sun’s TV Mag and The Mirror.
- If Line of Duty returns, it will depend on Mercurio having a compelling story to tell, meaning fans may need to wait longer before any new episodes appear.
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While it had previously been reported that Line of Duty season 7 was in the works, it seems as though fans may have to exercise a level of patience when it comes to any potential new episodes.It had been reported just last month that the hit BBC drama would be filming new episodes next year after the schedules of the main trio – Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar – had all aligned.However, now, Compston has said that due to their b…

Line of Duty star Martin Compston responds to season 7 return rumours
Martin Compston, known for his role as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in Line of Duty, has broken his silence on a potential return for the BBC One…
Line of Duty star breaks silence on season 7 rumours
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Martin Compston lifts the lid on BBC Line of Duty return as he issues telling statement - The Mirror
Line of Duty star Martin Compston has broken his silence on the hit BBC show's return after it was reported the show would be back for a seventh series earlier this year
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