The BBC has revealed a first look at the highly anticipated return of Line of Duty after six years.
The popular police drama will return for a seventh series in 2027, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Filming for the six-part series, produced by World Productions, wrapped earlier this year in Belfast.
The returning cast includes Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar, reprising their roles as Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming, and Ted Hastings.
BBC reveals first look at Line of Duty series 7
AC-12 has now been disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Professional Standards.
In the new series, the team are assigned their most sensitive case so far.
As previously announced, BAFTA-winning actor Robert Carlyle will join the cast as Police Constable Shaun Massie, a specialist rifle officer with Tactical Operations Unit 7 (TO-7) tasked with combating organised crime groups.
Mr Carlyle’s character is a gruff, solitary veteran whose demeanour changes when his commanding officer, DI Dominic Gough, is accused of being a sexual predator.
DI Gough, played by Tom Weston-Jones, is a charismatic officer known for major organised crime takedowns but now faces serious allegations that may be part of a larger conspiracy.
The TO-7 team also includes Laura Aikman as DC Paula Beckman, Levi Brown as DC Luke Tobin, and Amy Leigh Hickman as DC Nira Rashid.
Returning cast members include Mark Bonnar as former Deputy Chief Constable Mike Dryden, Owen Teale as Chief Constable Philip Osborne, Perry Fitzpatrick as DS Chris Lomax, and Christina Chong as DI Nicky Rogerson.
New additions to the cast include David Calder, Steven Elder, Dominic Mafham, Aimee Powell, and Naomi Yang.
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When is Line of Duty series 7 on TV?
While some reports have pointed to a potential arrival as early as January 2027, the BBC has not officially locked in an exact day-and-date broadcast schedule yet.
It will feature six episodes and will see the series return to screens for the first time in six years in 2027, following series 6 in 2021.
Line of Duty series 1 to 6 are available to watch on iPlayer.
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