Line of Duty: First look images released as series 6 filming begins
NOT LONG NOW!
Just when we thought we couldn't get any more excited about the sixth series of hit BBC drama Line of Duty, the cast, including Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure reunited last week, and now filming for the new series has finally started!
The official BBC Press Office released some first look images as series 6 started filming today (Monday 17th February), writing on Twitter, 'Mother. Of. God. First look images released as filming begins on series six of LineOfDuty. (sic)
The exciting new snaps shows Martin Compston's character Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott briefing the AC-12 unit on a new case, a year and half on from the thrilling events in series 5 of Jed Mercurio's drama.
The BBC have also revealed that lead characters DC Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) and Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) will also return, as well as new cast member DCI Joanne Davidson, played by actress Kelly Macdonald.
Fans were quick to comment on the new snap upon seeing them online, one excited fan wrote, 'Yeay so thrilled!! 😄😄', with another adding, 'let’s go 😊💪 can’t wait!' (sic)
A third wrote, 'Starting to binge watch from season 1 again so that I'm all set for season 6 when it arrives. 👌' (sic)
Struggle to understand the Line of Duty language? Check out all of the acronym 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.
Meanwhile, fans of the popular show went into meltdown last week when the cast reunited for a run through of the brand new script.
Posting a photo of Martin, Adrian, Vicky and Kelly, the post read, 'Back to work for this lot at the #LineOfDuty Series 6 read-through! 🚔'. (sic)
Although the BBC are yet to confirm an official release date, Line of Duty series 6 is expected to land later in the year.