Fans spot MAJOR spelling error in Line Of Duty... but is it a clue? 👀

What is going on?!

Author: Alex RossPublished 15th Apr 2019

The third episode in series five of Line Of Duty hit our TV screens last night (Sunday 14th April), with the nation on edge to discover who 'H' is, and what involvement they are going to have as the series goes on.

As undercover cop and leader of the OCG John Corbett made contact with the top dog (known simply as H), viewers noticed a glaring spelling error, with the word 'definitely' spelt as 'definately'.

Fans of the show were quick to discuss the 'blunder' on social media, with many thinking it was a mistake by the show's producers.

One viewer wrote, 'Spot the spelling mistake 🤔'. sic Another wrote, 'Just me that spotted the spelling mistake on Line of Duty???🤨🤔'.

However, other fans were sceptical, thinking the mistake was made on purpose to act as a clue to who 'H' is. One viewer wrote, 'The spelling mistake on the laptop screen was definitely on purpose 👀 the real “H” is going to make that same mistake again then bam, there’s our guy #LineOfDuty'. sic

Another added, 'That spelling mistake was definitely significant but I haven’t worked out how yet, it was a clue for something/ someone #LineOfDuty'. sic

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.

Fans spot MAJOR spelling error in Line Of Duty... but is it a clue? 👀
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Meanwhile, aside from the spelling mistake, last night's episode of Line of Duty was certainly a dramatic one.

Last night we discovered that the OCG is running a brothel, keeping girls there against their will, and secretly saving evidence of their clients’ visits. There was also trouble in paradise for DS John Corbett and DS Steve Arnott’s fledging bromance as Corbett was furious Steve had used the intel to raid the brothel and printing shop, rather than using it for the bigger prize of catching ‘H’. Plus a daring raid of Eastfield depot, home to millions of pounds of seized goods, resulted in the death of a senior corrupt police officer who was dramatically shot by Corbett.

As we continue to crave more answers, find out everything you need to know about Line of Duty series five right here.

Line of Duty continues every Sunday night at 9pm.

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