It’s official, the hit British police drama Line of Duty is returning for a seventh season with stars Martin Compston , Vicky McClure , and Adrian Dunbar set to reprise their roles as anti-corruption officers.

The BBC confirmed the show’s return on Tuesday (November 18), with series creator Jed Mercurio announcing the six-part season will begin filming in Belfast in Spring 2026. The show last aired in 2021, wrapping up the long-running “H” story arc; at the time, it was said there were no plans for further seasons.

Here’s everything we know about the highly anticipated seventh season so far.

Who Is Returning?

As stated above, the show’s three lead stars are all back for Season 7. Compston will reprise his role as DS Steve Arnott, McClure will step back into the part of DC

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