Speculation surrounding the return of hit BBC police corruption drama Line of Duty has intensified, with reports suggesting filming for a seventh series could happen in 2026. Meanwhile, ITV has officially commissioned a third series of the Vicky McClure-led thriller Trigger Point.
Here’s the Lowdown: According to reports in The Sun, Line of Duty stars Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, and Adrian Dunbar have reportedly managed to coordinate their busy schedules for a potential six-part series filming starting January 2026. This follows earlier hints from actress Christina Chong about availability checks for a new season. While not yet officially confirmed by the BBC, these developments offer strong hope for fans. Separately, ITV has greenlit Trigger Point Series 3, with McClure reprising her role as explosives officer Lana Washington.
What This Means Now: The path appears clearer for Line of Duty Series 7, although confirmation from the BBC is still needed. For Vicky McClure enthusiasts, the Trigger Point renewal guarantees more of her work on screen. The third series of the ITV show will see Lana Washington’s bomb disposal team investigating a sinister vendetta involving targeted attacks.
The Bigger Picture: The persistent reports about Line of Duty’s return underscore the show’s massive popularity and the public appetite for closure following Series 6. Reassembling the main cast and creator Jed Mercurio remains the key factor. Concurrently, ITV builds on the success of Trigger Point, which averaged strong viewing figures for its second series, by ordering another installment featuring its established star.
