There's going to be a Line of Duty special for Sport Relief
And it features comedian Lee Mack!
Last updated 19th May 2022
After the cast of Line Of Duty reunited and started filming for the hugely-anticipated series six, fans of the hit BBC show have been holding out for information about when we can expect it to return to our TV screens.
Well, although series six isn't expected until the end of the year, or perhaps even the start of 2021, don't worry, because there's going to be a very special one-off for Sport Relief!
The special episode will air during the annual Sport Relief show on Friday 13th March, and comedian Lee Mack will join the lovable cast.
The one-off sketch will see DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure), Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), and DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) interviewing DC Taylor (Jason Isaacs) about the identity of 'H', however they are soon interrupted by Jason's lawyer...
Of course, in true Sport Relief fashion, Jason's lawyer turns out to be comedian Lee Mack, who plays the role of David Rickman.
Line Of Duty isn't the only popular drama getting a one-off special for Sport Relief. Just days after the brand new trailer was released for series three, it's also been revealed that Killing Eve will have a hilarious sketch called 'Killing Steve', which shows a mysterious assassin killing people called Steve.
Meanwhile, back to Line Of Duty, after the cast of the popular show reunited last month, filming for series six is now in full swing, with the BBC posting behind-the-scenes shots of the cast during filming.
Actor Adrian Dunbar, who plays the role of Superintendent Ted Hastings, appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning (Wednesday 4th March), where he was quizzed about the release date of series six.
Although he didn't give an exact date, Adrian said it's likely fans will have to wait until early 2021 for the new series to hit our screens.
Check out all of the Line Of Duty acronyms explained:
OCG - Organised Crime Group: Serious crime planned, coordinated and conducted by people working together on a continuing basis, mostly acting in different roles depending on their skills and expertise.
PACE - Police and Criminal Evidence Act: Established in 1984, a code of practice that regulates police powers and protects public rights.
REG 15 - Regulation 15 notice: A notice that advises an officer that a complaint has been made or a conduct matter has come to light that warrants investigation by professional standards department.
RIPA - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000: An act of Parliament of the United Kingdom, which regulates the powers of the public bodies to carry out surveillance and investigation, and covers the interception of communications.
RTC - Road Traffic Collision
ANPR - Automatic Number Plate Recognition: Technology is used to detect, deter and disrupt criminality at a local, force, regional and national level.
AC-12 - Anti-Corruption Unit 12: A dedicated unit that holds responsibility for investigating corruption within the police force.
CHIS - Covert Human Intelligence Source: A person who establishes or maintains a personal or other relationship with another person for the covert purpose.
AFO - Authorised Firearms Officer: A police office, who has been selected, trained, accredited and authorised by their chief officer to carry a firearm operationally.
ARVs - Armed Response Vehicles: ARVs are crewed by Authorised Firearms Officers to respond to incidents believed to involve firearms or other high-risk situations.
DIR - Digital Interview Recording: Digital device used to record police interviews.
IOPC - Independent Office for Police Conduct: A non-departmental public body in England and Wales which, since 8 January 2018, is responsible for overseeing the system for handling complaints made against forces in England and Wales.
FI - Forensic Investigator: The FI gathers and preserves physical evidence at a crime scene to take to a lab where they examine what they or other law enforcement personal have found.
I.P. Address - Internet Protocol Address: A numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
SFC - Strategic Firearms Commander: The SFC has overall strategic command of firearms operations, with responsibility and accountability for directions given.
UCO - Undercover Operative: A method use by law enforcement and intelligence agencies. They wear civilian clothes that fit in to avoid detection.
TFC - Tactical Firearms Officer: A TFC provides guidance on the appropriate use in respect of different tactical options involving the deployment of AFOs.
VPN - Virtual Private Network: The extension of a private network that includes links across shared or public networks, such as the Internet.
Find out everything you need to know about Line Of Duty right here.