When will Line of Duty series 7 start filming?

Filming for Line of Duty series seven is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026.

Will Martin Compston return for Line of Duty series 7?

Yes, Martin Compston, along with Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, will reprise their roles as DI Steve Arnott, DI Kate Flemming, and Superintendent Ted Hastings.

What is the plot for Line of Duty series 7?

The new series will follow the AC-12 team tackling police corruption, with the scripts described as a page-turner.

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Arnott Confirms: Line of Duty Series 7 is Go!

10 Dec

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Line of Duty series seven scripts have been approved by Martin Compston.
Filming for the new six-part series is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026.
All original cast members are set to reprise their roles for the new season.

Arnott Confirms: Line of Duty Series 7 is Go!

The beloved BBC police drama, Line of Duty, is officially set to return for a seventh series, much to the excitement of its dedicated fanbase. Actor Martin Compston, who portrays DI Steve Arnott, has revealed that the scripts for the new season have been finalized and enthusiastically approved, describing them as "fantastic" and a "proper page-turner." This confirmation follows a significant hiatus after the conclusion of series six in 2021.

All three lead stars—Martin Compston, Vicky McClure as Kate Flemming, and Adrian Dunbar as Ted Hastings—are confirmed to reprise their iconic roles. The new six-part series will see the AC-12 trio tackle corruption within the police force, potentially featuring new challenges and characters. Filming is anticipated to commence in Spring 2026, with the show expected to air in 2026.