Martin Compston has donated some of his costumes from The Rig in aid of Ardgowan Hospice.
The Line Of Duty actor has been a patron of the Greenock-based hospice since losing his own uncle, Joe Hendry, who was cared for by its compassionate staff around a decade ago. The Ardgowan Hospice annual ball is due to take place this weekend, and the silent auction has now opened for bidding as attendees hope to get their hands on the exciting pieces.
The Hospice took to social media and confirmed the Greenock-born actor, 38, donated The Rig cast and crew jumper after the TV series took fans by storm. The Amazon Prime thriller was recently renewed for a second season, which has reportedly derailed the return of Line of Duty.
According to The Sun, the next series has been put on hold after one of the lead stars signed up for a US TV series instead. The BBC previously confirmed their plans to air a number of special episodes of Line of Duty this coming Christmas starring frontman Martin Compston as Steve Arnott.
An insider told the publication: “The Rig was a massive success for Prime Video, second only to Lord Of The Rings in terms of the millions who watched it around the world. Crucially, the show seemed to find a vast audience in the States, which provides Martin with the chance to raise his profile on the other side of the Atlantic and potentially carve out a career over there.
“It would also benefit him personally as he already has a house in the US with his American wife, Tianna Flynn, and their three-year-old son.”
This isn't the first time the Scots actor has thrown his support behind the organisation and helped with funding efforts. He previously brought his AC-12 co-stars together for a special live event in a bid to raise money for the Hospice close to his heart.
Martin arranged for his BBC co-stars Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, as well as the shows creator Jed Mercurio to come together for a Q&A session in the Port Glasgow Town Hall.
Speaking about how much the hospice meant to him, he told the Sunday Post : “My uncle Joe passed away at the hospice. What I remember so much about the place is that when people are in the hospice it can be a protracted death.
“It’s inevitable and it’s not always quick and that can really affect the family around them. I can remember the toll it took on my mum, my aunt, my grandfather.
"And I’ll never forget the care the staff gave to them. That’s a similar story I hear again and again. I’ve had other friends whose family members have passed away there too.”
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