Something so restlessly grim as Line of Duty should not be so damn enjoyable to watch. No, wait. Is enjoyable the right word? Probably not. It’s not like you can say ‘I enjoyed’ when talking about the scene early on where Jonas Armstrong (remember when he was Robin Hood a billion Saturday nights ago?) giving … >
It’s the not knowing that really gets to you. Not knowing who’s responsible for Danny’s death. Not knowing who – if anyone – is going to die next, or how. Not knowing what new evidence is going to gurgle up and turn the case on its head and make Martin Compston’s DC Arnott do that … >
Undercover, Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester’s new drama from the creator of Silk, starts on BBC One next month. The new six-part thriller follows Maya (Sophie Okonedo), a spirited and passionate barrister who is about to become the first black Director of Public Prosecutions. But just as Maya’s life comes under intense public scrutiny, she … >
Hyperbole’s par for the course in this business, but honestly, if you know someone who didn’t just watch the opener to Line of Duty 3 you should probably rectify that as soon as possible. Maybe use some Jelly Babies to lure them to any rectangle that will display iPlayer, or trick them toward your TV … >
The first trailer for the new season of Line of Duty has been released. Mrs Biggs star Daniel Mays joins BBC Two’s police corruption drama as AC-12’s “most dangerous adversary yet” , alongside Will Mellor (In the Club) as PC Rod Kennedy, Arsher Ali (The Missing) as PC Harinderpal ‘Hari’ Bains and Leanne Best (Fortitude) … >
Sky Arts’ celebration of the birth of HG Wells concludes this week with ‘The Moth’ and ‘The Purple Pileus’, adapted from the author’s short stories. In ‘The Moth’ Rupert Graves (Lestrade in Sherlock) stars as Professor Hapley, an entomologist in the middle of a personal feud with Professor Pawkins. Hapley takes great delight in ridiculing … >
BBC One’s new drama Undercover will star Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester. Written by Silk creator Peter Moffat, the new six-part political thriller is filming now in London and around Cornwall. Undercover follows Maya (Okonedo) who is about to become the first black Director of Public Prosecutions. Lester plays her husband, Nick. > Buy Undercover … >
The first official photo of Line of Duty‘s cast additions for the new season has been revealed. The pic features Daniel Mays, Will Mellor, Arsher Ali and Leanne Best as the officers in Season 3’s Armed Response Unit. Mays (Mrs Biggs) plays Sergeant Danny Waldron, Mellor (In the Club) plays PC Rod Kennedy, Ali (The … >
Will Mellor, Arsher Ali and Leanne Best have joined the new season of Line of Duty. Season 3 of BBC Two’s police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last month, with Mrs Biggs star Daniel Mays playing AC-12’s “most dangerous adversary yet”. The three new cast members will play the other officers in the Armed … >