3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty series 6, episode 5 recap: Theories and talking points from the latest episode of the hit BBC drama

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Spoilers follow for Line of Duty series six, episode five… With the previous episode having teased that dodgy DSI Jo Davidson was a blood relation to a figure from the series’ past, this week’s instalment reveals who that is – none other than Tommy Hunter. He’s got a point – Pilkington would almost surely clam up under interrogation – but, as Steve Arnott and Fleming note with a whiff of suspicion, Hastings had recently argued the exact opposite case. open image in gallery DCI Jo Davidson and Ryan Pilkington conspire to murder Fleming at the episode’s end Given the authority this person seems to carry – ordering Davidson to do away with Fleming – it seems they’re reasonably high up the OCG rung. open image in gallery Steve Arnott raids the OCG workshop near the beginning of the episode The main factor on Kate’s side is probably the conventions of TV; if you’re going to kill off such a major character, you’re probably best to save it for the end of an episode – not the start of the next.

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2 years, 3 months ago

Line Of Duty 'returns for explosive three-part climax next Christmas' after 'disappointing' finale

Daily Mail

Line of Duty is reportedly set to return with an explosive climax to the series, after fans were left 'disappointed' by the cop show's season six finale last year. Line of Duty is reportedly returning with an explosive climax to the series, after fans were left 'disappointed' by the season six finale last year 'The question is whether the person …

3 years, 5 months ago

Line Of Duty 'WILL return for a seventh series'

Daily Mail

Line Of Duty will return for a seventh series, it has been reported. Sources claim bosses have drawn up plans for new episodes of the beloved police drama after a string of meetings, bringing news that 'millions of fans have been hoping for It comes after the show's creator Jed Mercurio continued to defend the BBC police drama after droves …

3 years, 6 months ago

Vigil viewers compare shocking plot twist to Line of Duty series six moment

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3 years, 10 months ago

Line Of Duty's Martin Compston and Vicky McClure celebrate their JOINT birthday

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Line Of Duty's Martin Compston shared a picture of himself and co-star Vicky McClure dressed as Wham on their JOINT birthday on Saturday. Gotta have Faith in AC-12: Line Of Duty's Martin Compston shared a throwback picture of himself and co-star Vicky McClure dressed as Wham as they celebrated their JOINT birthday on Saturday Choose Love: Wham's George Michael and …

3 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty season 6: Ian Buckells actor Nigel Boyle defends finale from viewer backlash

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3 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty fans confused by H reveal after pointing out plot detail that ‘doesn’t make sense’

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3 years, 10 months ago

Who is H in Line of Duty? The clues were there the entire time

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Line of Duty season 6: BBC announces huge viewing figures for finale

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3 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty fans can’t believe James Nesbitt’s cameo was literally just a picture

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3 years, 10 months ago

Line Of Duty: An eye-watering 12.8 MILLION viewers tune in

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An eye-watering 12.8million viewers tuned in to watch Line Of Duty's sixth season on Sunday night with a 56.2% share in the overnights - recording the network's highest ever overnight rating. An eye-watering 12.8million viewers tuned in to watch Line Of Duty 's sixth season on Sunday night with a 56.2% share in the overnights - recording the network's highest …

3 years, 10 months ago

Line Of Duty's Nigel Boyle defends 'disappointing' series ending

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Line Of Duty star Nigel Boyle has defended the series six finale, after fans took to Twitter in droves to express their disappointment. Viewers were noticeable underwhelmed to learn the identity of the elusive criminal, as the series ended on an ambiguous note It was at least revealed that the so-called fourth man was actually DSI Ian Buckells, who had …

3 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty: 10 TV shows to watch now the season is finished

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3 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty: Unanswered questions from the season 6 finale

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3 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty: Kelly Macdonald says only ‘top cast’ know the identity of ‘H’

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty: BBC cleverly conceals Kate Fleming’s fate as fans fear for character’s survival

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty fans think spelling mistake holds key to H’s identity

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty episode 5: Post it note reveals shocking detail about Jo Davidson’s relation to Tommy Hunter

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty episode 5: Adrian Dunbar makes surprise revelation on GMB

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3 years, 11 months ago

Who is Tommy Hunter? Line of Duty viewers react to shocking Jo Davidson revelation

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty: Martin Compston shares parents’ hilarious reaction to action-packed episode 4

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty, season 6 episode 4 recap: Talking points and plot twists from the latest episode

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty viewers shocked as series seems to reference Cliff Richard’s police raid in latest episode

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty season 6, episode 3 recap: Talking points from the hit BBC One drama’s latest episode

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty star identifies clue ‘hiding in plain sight’ which points to Steve Arnott’s tragic fate

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty review, season six: We’re back to the show’s unmistakeable brand of kinetic mayhem

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty fan theory connects DCI Joanne Davidson to last season’s John Corbett

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty episode 2: Viewers overjoyed as Ted Hastings delivers show’s iconic phrase

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty season 6, episode 2 recap: Talking points and theories from the latest episode

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3 years, 11 months ago

Line Of Duty series 6: Top fan theories from episode 2

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Line of Duty left fans with more questions than answers on Sunday as they flocked to Twitter asking whether DCI Jo Davidson could be being blackmailed by an OCG. Theories: Line Of Duty viewers flocked to Twitter on Sunday night to pick apart of the second episode of the new series Is DCI Jo Davidson being blackmailed? Many theorised Jo's …

4 years ago

Line of Duty criticised for calling character ‘local oddball’ on World Down Syndrome Day

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4 years ago

Line of Duty recap: What happened in series 1 to 5?

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4 years ago

Line of Duty recap: The biggest talking points from series 6, episode one

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4 years ago

Line of Duty season 6: Behind the scenes photos shared by the creator and cast

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4 years ago

Line Of Duty newcomer Kelly Macdonald says Keeley Hawes had to convince her to join show

Daily Mail

Line of Duty newcomer Kelly Macdonald has revealed that Keeley Hawes had to convince her to join the gripping Jed Mercurio police drama. Pals: Line Of Duty newcomer Kelly Macdonald has revealed that Keeley Hawes had to convince her to join the gripping Jed Mercurio police drama Speaking about her new role, the Trainspotting star admitted that she wanted to …

4 years, 4 months ago

Line of Duty: Filming wraps on sixth series of hit BBC One drama

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4 years, 4 months ago

Line of Duty season 6 will arrive by March 2021, BBC confirms

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5 years, 1 month ago

Line of Duty series 6: Everything we know, from BBC release date, new cast members to ‘H’ theories

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5 years, 1 month ago

Line Of Duty's Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar are suited and booted during filming for series 6

Daily Mail

Line Of Duty fans have been anxiously waiting for the next instalment of the hit BBC crime drama, so that they can find out H's true identity. Martin Compston looked thrilled to be back at AC-12 as he posed for a snap with co-star Adrian Dunbar and show creator Jed Mercurio Line Of Duty creator and scribe Jed shared the …

5 years, 1 month ago

Line Of Duty series six: Martin Compston looks giddy to be back on set

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The cast and crew of Line Of Duty started work on the sixth series on Monday. Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, Kelly Macdonald, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure sent fans wild as they met up for a series six read-through on Tuesday McClure shared the photo to Instagram and captioned it: 'And big warm welcome to Kelly!! New role: Trainspotting …

5 years, 1 month ago

Line Of Duty series six FIRST LOOK: Filming has BEGUN on new season

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Line Of Duty creator and scribe Jed Mercurio has shared the very first images from behind-the-scenes of the upcoming sixth season of the hugely-popular cop drama. Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, Kelly Macdonald, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure sent fans wild as they met up for a series six read-through on Tuesday McClure shared the photo to Instagram and captioned …

5 years, 3 months ago

LINE OF DUTY: WHO IS THE FOURTH 'H'?

Daily Mail

Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio excited fans when he shared the first clue about the plot of season six to Twitter. While the mystery was somewhat answered in the season five finale, it was also revealed that there are FOUR people pertaining to be 'H', with the final one still unknown. Patricia Carmichael Patricia Carmichael She was one of …

5 years, 10 months ago

Line Of Duty's Anna Maxwell Martin appears to confirm Ted Hastings will DIE in season finale

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Anna Maxwell Martin - Line Of Duty's Patricia Carmichael - has hinted that the character Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, will die in the season five finale. Anna Maxwell Martin - Line Of Duty's Patricia Carmichael - has hinted that the character Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, will die in the season five finale The biggest question hanging …

5 years, 10 months ago

Line of Duty series 5, episode 5 review: A winningly tense penultimate episode

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5 years, 11 months ago

Line of Duty fans stunned by series 5 episode 1 twist as BBC show returns

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