Line of Duty - wikipedia Line of Duty Line of Duty Genre British police drama Crime Detective fiction Thriller Created by Jed Mercurio Written by Jed Mercurio Directed by David Caffrey Douglas Mackinnon Daniel Nettheim Michael Keillor John Strickland Jed Mercurio Starring Martin Compston Vicky McClure Adrian Dunbar Craig Parkinson Lennie James Keeley Hawes Daniel Mays Thandie Newton Theme music composer Carly Paradis Country of origin United Kingdom Original language ( s ) English No. of series No. of episodes 23 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Stephen Wright ( BBC ) Simon Heath ( World Productions ) Jed Mercurio ( Series 2 -- 4 ) Producer ( s ) Jed Mercurio ( Series 1 ) Peter Norris ( Series 2 -- 3 ) Cait Collins ( Series 4 ) Location ( s ) Birmingham ( Series 1 ) Belfast ( Series 2 -- 4 ) Cinematography Ruairi O'Brien ( Series 1 -- 2 ) Peter Robertson ( Series 3 ) Anna Valdez Hanks ( Series 4 ) Stephen Murphy ( Series 4 ) Running time 56 -- 58 minutes Production company ( s ) World Productions Distributor Content Media Release Original network BBC Two ( 2012 -- 16 ) BBC One ( 2017 -- ) Picture format 16 : 9 1080i Audio format Dolby Digital Original release 26 June 2012 ( 2012 - 06 - 26 ) -- present External links BBC website Production website Line of Duty is a BBC police procedural television series created by Jed Mercurio that premiered on 26 June 2012. The first series was BBC Two 's best - performing drama series in ten years with a consolidated audience of 4.1 million viewers. The drama was recommissioned for a second series and the first episode was broadcast on 12 February 2014. The second series achieved widespread public and critical acclaim and on 8 April 2014, the BBC commissioned a further two series back to back. The third series broadcast was on 24 March 2016, and the fourth on 26 March 2017 on BBC One. A fifth series has been confirmed for 2019 and the BBC have also ordered a sixth series. It is the most popular drama series broadcast on BBC Two in the multi-channel era and is a winner of the Royal Television Society Award for Best Drama Series. Line of Duty was included in a list of the Top 50 BBC Two shows of all - time and in a list of the 80 best BBC shows of all time. It was the highest - ranked current series in a list of the best cop shows of all time. In the United States, the first series was aired on Hulu in August 2012 as an exclusive series. Contents 1 Main cast and characters 1.1 AC - 12 personnel 1.2 AC - 12 suspects 2 Supporting cast and characters 2.1 AC - 12 personnel 2.2 TO - 20 personnel 2.3 Armed Response personnel 2.4 Operation Trapdoor personnel 2.5 Other police personnel 2.6 Other supporting cast and characters 3 Production 3.1 Inspiration 3.2 Locations 4 Series overview 5 Episodes 6 Awards and nominations 7 Censure by Ofcom 8 Home media releases 9 References 10 External links Main cast and characters AC - 12 personnel Martin Compston as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott Arnott is a detective sergeant assigned to AC - 12, the anti-corruption unit within Central Police. He initially served as an anti-terrorism officer, but was transferred after he refused to collude with his colleagues following the shooting death of an innocent man. During series three, Arnott is accused of being a gangland informant known as The Caddy, framed for the murder of DI Lindsay Denton, and is later arrested. He is cleared of all charges. Vicky McClure as Detective Sergeant Kate Fleming Fleming is an undercover specialist. A consummate professional, Kate is willing to investigate officers inside and outside AC - 12. In series two, Kate begins investigating DI Lindsay Denton. Initially a detective constable, she is promoted to detective sergeant at the end of series three. Kate has a son ; her ex-husband retains custody. Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings Hastings, a police superintendent, is the Senior Investigating Officer of AC - 12. He personally recruited Arnott, Fleming, and Cottan, and has a black - and - white view of the law. In series three, it is revealed that Hastings is a Freemason, which causes both Arnott and Fleming to doubt his commitment to AC - 12. Craig Parkinson as Detective Inspector Matthew `` Dot '' Cottan ( series 1 -- 3 ) Originally a DS attached to TO - 20, Cottan is promoted to DI and transfers to AC - 9 at the close of the Tony Gates investigation. During the Lindsey Denton investigation, he transfers to AC - 12. Acting as Fleming and Arnott 's supervising officer, Cotton oversees numerous anti-corruption investigations, though he is later revealed to be the notorious `` Caddy ''. In series 3, he shoots and kills Lindsay Denton, and is later shot and killed himself. AC - 12 suspects Lennie James as Detective Chief Inspector Anthony `` Tony '' Gates ( series 1 ) As the head of the serious crime unit TO - 20, Tony Gates is renowned for returning the best crime figures of any unit in Central Police. It is this reputation, however, that leads AC - 12 to his team. Suspected of corruption, Gates faces an internal affairs investigation that adds further complications to his troubled home - life. Keeley Hawes as Detective Inspector Lindsay Denton ( series 2 & 3 ) Denton organises a convoy to transport a protected witness which is ambushed, resulting in the deaths of all the other police officers. As the only police survivor, Denton is arrested, charged with conspiracy to commit murder. She attempts to convince AC - 12 of her innocence and regain her reputation, but eventually receives a life sentence. In series 3, Denton is granted an appeal, and is acquitted on the basis of an improper sexual relationship Arnott had with her while she was being investigated. She discovers crucial evidence pertaining to the Danny Waldron murder investigation and historical child sex abuse, but after refusing to accept a bribe to conceal that evidence, she is murdered by `` The Caddy '', a corrupt officer. Daniel Mays as Sergeant Danny Waldron ( series 3 ) Danny and his armed response unit are investigated by AC - 12, as a matter of routine, following the shooting of a suspect during an operation. When Arnott and Fleming discover the shooting may not have been lawful, a deeper investigation is initiated. Danny is shot and killed by a colleague, and his death results in the opening of an investigation into historic child sex abuse, as well as leading to the unmasking of `` The Caddy ''. Thandie Newton as Detective Chief Inspector Roseanne `` Roz '' Huntley ( series 4 ) Huntley is the senior investigating officer of Operation Trapdoor and at the centre of an AC - 12 investigation for mishandling evidence. Supporting cast and characters AC - 12 personnel Jessica Raine as Detective Constable Georgia Trotman ( series 2 ) Assigned to AC - 12 following a stint as a patrol officer, Trotman is briefly partnered with Steve Arnott during the initial stages of the Lindsay Denton investigation before being pushed out of a hospital window and killed. Polly Walker as Gill Biggeloe ( series 3 ) Following the Lindsay Denton investigation, Biggeloe -- a Police and Crime Commissioner legal counsellor -- is assigned to AC - 12 in order to ensure its credibility is maintained. However, her presence is disliked by Hastings and Arnott, and numerous conversations imply a `` politicisation '' of the department by the Police Crime Commissioner. She later tenders her resignation at the end of Series 3. Maya Sondhi as Police Constable Maneet Bindra ( series 3 & 4 ) Maneet is first seen during the Danny Waldron investigation and later handing sensitive material to ACC Derek Hilton during Series 4. Royce Pierreson as Detective Constable Jamie Desford ( series 4 ) Jamie is first seen during the Roz Huntley investigation. TO - 20 personnel Neil Morrissey as DC Nigel Morton ( series 1 -- 3 ) Claire Keelan as DS Leah Janson ( series 1 ) Nigel Boyle as DI, later DCI, Ian Buckells ( series 1 & 4 ) Faraz Ayub as DC Deepak Kapoor ( series 1 ) Armed Response personnel Arsher Ali as PC Harinderpal `` Hari '' Bains ( series 3 ) Leanne Best as PC Jackie Brickford ( series 3 ) Will Mellor as PC Rod Kennedy ( series 3 ) Lisa Palfrey as Insp. McAndrew ( series 3 ) Operation Trapdoor personnel Jason Watkins as FC Tim Ifield ( series 4 ) Claudia Jessie as DC Jodie Taylor ( series 4 ) Mark Stobbart as DS Neil Twyler ( series 4 ) Other police personnel Paul Higgins as Chief Supt., later ACC, Derek Hilton ( series 1 & 4 ) Owen Teale as Chief Insp. Philip Osborne ( series 1 ) Tony Pitts as DCS Lester Hargreaves ( series 2 & 4 ) Christina Chong as DS Nicola Rogerson ( series 2 ) Mark Bonnar as DCC Mike Dryden ( series 2 ) Steve Toussaint as Chief Supt. Mallick ( series 2 ) Sacha Dhawan as DS Manish Prasad ( series 2 ) Aiysha Hart as DS Sam Railston ( series 3 & 4 ) Shaun Parkes as Chief Supt. Terry Reynolds ( series 3 ) George Costigan as Former Chief Supt. Patrick Fairbank ( series 3 ) Other supporting cast and characters Gina McKee as Jackie Laverty ( series 1 ) Kate Ashfield as Jools Gates ( series 1 ) Brian McCardie as Tommy Hunter ( series 1 & 2 ) Liz White as Jo Dwyer ( series 2 ) Jonas Armstrong as Joe Nash ( series 3 ) Lee Ingleby as Nick Huntley ( series 4 ) Gaite Jansen as Hana Reznikova ( series 4 ) Scott Reid as Michael Farmer ( series 4 ) Patrick Baladi as Jimmy Lakewell ( series 4 ) Production Series one and two were created and written by Jed Mercurio and produced by World Productions, on behalf of BBC Two. David Caffrey and Douglas Mackinnon directed series one. Mackinnon was retained as director for series two 's first three episodes, whilst Daniel Nettheim directed series two 's last three episodes. Mercurio produced series one and acted as executive producer for series two, with Peter Norris taking over as producer for series two. Inspiration Although the police refused to co-operate with the programme 's producers, the production team was advised anonymously by serving officers and by retired police officers. Use was made of anonymous police blogs. Locations Series one was filmed in Birmingham ( including pub interiors in the Queens Arms ) and series two, three and four in Northern Ireland by BBC Northern Ireland. The name of the city is not mentioned. Maps of Birmingham appear on walls and telephone numbers use an 0121 area code, so would indicate Birmingham. The police force referred to in multiple series is the fictional East Midlands Constabulary. A photo gallery of exterior scenes from series two shows the 4th Street Station on Ormeau Avenue in Belfast. Series overview Series Episodes Originally aired DVD release date Series premiere Series finale Region 2 Region 1 5 26 June 2012 24 July 2012 3 February 2014 29 October 2013 6 12 February 2014 19 March 2014 24 March 2014 2 September 2014 6 24 March 2016 28 April 2016 2 May 2016 9 August 2016 6 26 March 2017 30 April 2017 8 May 2017 26 September 2017 Episodes Main article : List of Line of Duty episodes Awards and nominations Year Association Nominee ( s ) Result 2012 2012 Royal Television Society Awards Actor ( Male ) Lennie James Nominated Drama Series Line of Duty 1 Nominated Writer -- Drama Jed Mercurio Nominated 2012 Royal Television Society Midlands Awards Best Drama / Fictional Programme Line of Duty 1 Won Best Acting Performance ( Male ) Lennie James Won Best Acting Newcomer Gregory Piper Won 2012 Crime Thriller Awards The TV Dagger Line of Duty 1 Nominated 2013 2013 Broadcast Awards Best Drama Series or Serial Line of Duty 1 Nominated 2013 South Bank Sky Arts Awards TV Drama Line of Duty 1 Nominated Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best TV Drama Line of Duty 1 Nominated 2014 2014 Freesat Awards Best TV Drama Line of Duty 2 Won 2014 Crime Thriller Awards The TV Dagger Line of Duty 2 Nominated Best Actress Dagger Keeley Hawes Won Best Supporting Actress Dagger Vicky McClure Nominated BAFTA Scotland Best Actor -- Television Mark Bonnar Nominated 2014 Royal Television Society Craft & Design Awards Best Editing -- Drama Andrew McClelland Won 2015 Writers ' Guild of Great Britain TV Drama -- Long Form Jed Mercurio Nominated 2015 Broadcast Awards Best Drama Series or Serial Line of Duty 2 Nominated International Programme Sales Line of Duty 2 Nominated Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best Drama Series Line of Duty 2 Nominated Best Drama Writer Jed Mercurio Nominated 2015 Royal Television Society Awards Best Drama Series Line of Duty 2 Won BAFTA Television Craft Awards Writer - Drama Jed Mercurio Nominated BAFTA Television Awards Leading Actress Keeley Hawes Nominated Supporting Actress Vicky McClure Nominated Drama Series Line of Duty 2 Nominated 2015 South Bank Sky Arts Awards TV Drama Line of Duty 2 Nominated Royal Television Society Northern Ireland Awards Best Drama Line of Duty 2 Won 2016 TV Choice Awards Best Drama Series Line of Duty 3 Nominated BAFTA Scotland Best Director -- Television Michael Keillor Nominated Royal Television Society Northern Ireland Best Drama Line of Duty 3 Nominated 2017 Broadcast Awards Best Drama Series or Serial Line of Duty 3 Nominated Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best TV Drama Series Line of Duty 3 Nominated Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best Actress Keeley Hawes Won 2017 Royal Television Society Awards Drama Series Line of Duty 3 Nominated 2017 Royal Television Society Awards Writer -- Drama Jed Mercurio Nominated BAFTA Television Awards Supporting Actor Daniel Mays Nominated Virgin TV 's Must - See Moment Urgent Exit Required Nominated Celtic Media Festival Best Drama Series Line of Duty 3 Won Diversity in Media Awards TV Programme of the Year Line of Duty 3 Nominated TV Moment of the Year Urgent Exit Required Nominated TV Moment of the Year DCI Roz Huntley Interview Nominated TV Choice Awards Best Drama Line of Duty 4 Nominated British Screenwriters ' Awards Best Crime Writing on Television Jed Mercurio Won Royal Television Society Northern Ireland Best Drama Line of Duty 4 Won 2018 Writers ' Guild of Great Britain TV Drama -- Long Form Jed Mercurio Nominated National Television Awards Crime Drama Line of Duty 4 Nominated Irish Film and Television Academy Drama Line of Duty 4 Nominated Actor in a Leading Role - Drama Adrian Dunbar Nominated Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best Drama Series Line of Duty 4 Won Best Actress Thandie Newton Nominated Writer 's Award Jed Mercurio Won Royal Television Society Actor ( Female ) Thandie Newton Nominated BAFTA Television Craft Awards Editing : Fiction Andrew McClelland Pending BAFTA Television Awards Leading Actress Thandie Newton Pending Supporting Actor Adrian Dunbar Pending Drama Series Line of Duty 4 Pending Virgin TV 's Must - See Moment Huntley 's Narrow Escape Pending Censure by Ofcom Following the complaint of one viewer, the media regulator Ofcom found the BBC had breached Rule 1.28 of the Code in 2012. Specifically that there was a `` serious lapse '' in its duty of care for a 13 - year - old actor, Gregory Piper, who had appeared in scenes which were `` of a particularly violent nature and included sexually explicit language '' by breaching broadcasting rules requiring that `` due care must be taken over the physical and emotional welfare and the dignity of people under 18 ''. In its full report, Ofcom cited the programme 's failure to involve an independent expert, such as a child psychiatrist, to determine the actor 's intellectual and emotional capacity to participate in the controversial scenes and that programme makers had not followed the best practice advice of the BBC 's Editorial Policy Unit. However, the regulator found that there was no actual harm, distress or anxiety caused to the child actor. Home media releases Online iTunes releases for Line of Duty Name Release date Ep # Additional Information Line of Duty, Series One 30 August 2013 5 The complete first series Ability to buy single episode ( s ) or whole series Rated `` Caution '' by iTunes Standard - definition versions Line of Duty, Series Two 12 February 2014 6 The complete second series Ability to buy single episode ( s ) or whole series Rated `` Caution '' by iTunes High - definition & Standard - definition version Line of Duty, Series One & Two 26 June 2012 11 The complete first and second series Ability to buy single episode ( s ) or whole series one and two Rated `` Caution '' by iTunes Standard - definition version Blinkbox releases for Line of Duty Name Release date Ep # Additional Information Line of Duty, Series One 2013 5 The complete first series Ability to buy single episode ( s ) or whole series Certificate 15 Standard - definition version Line of Duty, Series Two 2014 6 The complete second series Ability to buy single episode ( s ) or whole series Certificate 15 High - definition & Standard - definition versions BBC Store releases for Line of Duty Name Release date Line of Duty, Series One -- Three 2016 Line of Duty, Series Four 2017 DVD DVD releases for Line of Duty Name Release dates Ep # Additional Information Region 2 Line of Duty Series 1 ( DVD ) 3 February 2014 5 The two - disc box set includes all five episodes from series one, with a classification age of 15. Running time : 300 minutes. Line of Duty Series 2 ( DVD ) 24 March 2014 6 The two - disc box set includes all six episodes from series two, with a classification age of 15. Running time : 360 minutes. Line of Duty Series 1&2 ( DVD ) 24 March 2014 11 The four - disc box set includes all eleven episodes from series one and two, with a classification age of 15. Running time : 660 minutes. Blu - ray Blu - ray releases for Line of Duty Name Release dates Ep # Additional Information Region B Line of Duty : Series 1 ( Blu - ray ) 10 April 2015 5 The two - disc box set includes all five episodes from series one, with a classification age of 16. Running time : 300 minutes. Audio : English : DTS - HD Master Audio 5.1 Line of Duty : Series 2 ( Blu - ray ) 25 September 2015 6 The two - disc box set includes all six episodes from series two, with a classification age of 16. Running time : 369 minutes. Audio : English : DTS - HD Master Audio 5.1 Line of Duty : Series 3 ( Blu - ray ) 20 January 2017 6 The two - disc box set includes all six episodes from series Three, with a classification age of 16. Running time : 390 minutes. Audio : English : DTS - HD Master Audio 5.1 References Jump up ^ Jed Mercurio : taking aim at target culture In - depth Broadcast Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Jump up ^ Sperling, Daniel ( 25 July 2012 ). `` ' Line of Duty ' renewed for second series by BBC ''. DigitalSpy. Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012. Jump up ^ Moir, Jan ( 17 March 2014 ). `` Is Line of Duty the best cop show ever ? ''. Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Jump up ^ Sweeney, Mark ( 8 April 2014 ). `` Line of Duty set to return for third and fourth series ''. Guardian. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Jump up ^ `` Express.co.uk ''. 28 April 2016. 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