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Jasmine Allday

Martin Compston took inspiration from Dermot O'Leary for BBC Line of Duty role

Martin Compston has revealed he took inspiration from Dermot O'Leary for his famous Line Of Duty role.

The actor - who is currently starring in new ITV drama Our House alongside Tuppence Middleton - plays Steve Arnott in the popular BBC drama series alongside Vicky McClure as Kate Fleming and Adrian Dunbar as Ted Hastings.

Whilst he ditches his native Scottish accent for the role in Line Of Duty, he admitted it can be a struggle to try and perfect his English accent for the popular BBC show - and so he looked to Dermot to help him get the right voice.

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