Line Of Duty creator drops huge clue about the air date for Season 6
Viewers are desperate for answers!
Last updated 19th May 2022
If, like most of the nation, you are completely hooked with BBC drama Line Of Duty, you'll probably be holding out for some news about when Season 6 of the popular crime drama will hit our TV screens.
After bosses confirmed a new series will definitely be happening, it was being reported that fans would have to wait TWO YEARS until the show would return, but now writer Jed Mercurio has hinted it may be a lot sooner!
Speaking to Radio Times, Jed, who also writes equally as thrilling Bodyguard, said, "I would hope it's sometime in 2020, next year. But that's not something that we're able to confirm."
The talented writer then added, "That's something that we have at the planning stage, so we are working towards a date. We can't confirm everything until things are in place."
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Season 5 of Line Of Duty left fans on the edge of their seats back in March this year, with viewers keen to discover who the infamous 'H' is.
Many were left disappointment when the series finale didn't reveal H's true identity, instead causing more confusion by digging up more dirt on Superintendent Ted Hastings.
We just hope Season Six of the show reveals all!
Whilst we wait, 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.
According to writer Jed Mercurio, Line Of Duty is expected to return in 2020.
In the meantime if you want more TV from Jed Mercurio then check out his other series, Bodyguard, and our everything you need to know guide!
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