Trigger Point

Trigger Point – Series 3 filming begins

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Lana Washington and her team return for another race against time. 

Back in October, ITV confirmed that its bomb disposal drama Trigger Point would return for a third season. Now, as filming begins, we have a the details.

Naturally, the action is led by Vicky McClure who plays Expo Lana Washington.

Trigger Point Series 3 - Vicky McClure as Lana Washington
Vicky McClure (c) ITV/HTM Television

Joining her, the returning cast are Eric Shango (On The Edge), Nabil Elouahabi (Unforgotten), Natalie Simpson (North Sea Connection) and Maanuv Thiara (DI Ray).

Here’s the synopsis for Trigger Point series 3

Series 3 sees Lana Washington and her team investigate a bomb threat that soon reveals itself to be the start of a sinister vendetta: someone is targeting individuals and demanding revenge. Working alongside the Police Counterterrorism Unit, the Bomb Disposal Squad race against time to find the bomber before they claim their next victim.

Joining the show for the new run is guest star Jason Flemying (Pennyworth, Primeval).

Vicky McClure said:

“Trigger Point is back! We’re all so excited to get going. Having had such a positive response to the previous two series, we want to make this new series even more exciting, keep everyone on the edge of their seats whilst getting to know even more about the brilliant characters in the show. Lana is such a complex character to play, it’s a joy for an actor to play a role with as many layers as Lana.”

The new season comes from writer Chris Brandon (Bloodlands). The directors are Jamie Donoghue (Doctor Who) and Audrey Cooke (DI Ray), the series producer is Kristian Dench (Red Eye).

The show is produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television.

In the UK, can stream the first two seasons of Trigger Point on ITVX.