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We knew we had another Line Of Duty series in us, says Martin Compston

The Scottish actor said he is ‘excited’ for the hit show to ‘go out on a high’.

Evening Standard

Line of Duty star hails Sir Billy Connolly for battling Parkinson’s ‘incredibly bravely’

Martin Compston said Sir Billy is “the best at being Scottish”, which is why he is “globally loved”

The Independent UK

Sir Billy Connolly battling Parkinson’s incredibly bravely – Martin Compston

The actor is co-hosting the Hoolie In The Hydro on Saturday dedicated to the Big Yin.

Evening Standard

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The Revenge Club review – this starry divorce caper makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time

Martin Compston and Meera Syal are among the names in this tale of divorcees hitting back at their exes. It’s a thriller, comedy and psychodrama all at once – but could maybe do with being more simple

The Guardian - UK

‘The angry Scotsman is always funny’: Martin Compston on new comedy drama series

The 41-year-old stars in new comedy drama series The Revenge Club, centred around a divorce support club.

Evening Standard

Can’t wait for Line of Duty season 7? Watch one star’s ‘ridiculous’ new crime series on Paramount+ to fight the FOMO

Line of Duty season 7 won’t be released for ages, so try one star’s unhinged new Paramount+ crime series in the meantime.

TechRadar

Martin Compston: ‘I don’t have many regrets in life, but that does give me cold sweats’

INTERVIEW: He’s about to reprise the ‘Line of Duty’ role that made him a household name for the long-awaited seventh season, but first, the Scot is starring in a revenge thriller with a difference. He talks to Katie Rosseinsky about career near-misses, the ‘kernels of truth’ in the new ‘Line…

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From shocking deaths to more wee donkeys: what we want from the return of Line of Duty

Jed Mercurio’s police drama is getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more. Here’s what it needs to do

The Guardian - UK

Line of Duty: Zoe Ball and Paddy McGuinness lead celebrity meltdown over series return

The hit BBC police drama will return with Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar

Evening Standard

‘The job of a lifetime’: Line of Duty to return for seventh season

The hit BBC crime drama is coming back to screens for the first time since its record-breaking 2021 finale

The Guardian - UK

Line Of Duty returning for a seventh series, BBC confirms

Cast members Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar to return - with filming to start in spring next year

Evening Standard

Martin Compston to host musical ‘Hoolie’ in tribute to Sir Billy Connolly

The Line Of Duty star will lead the event at the Hydro in Glasgow in December alongside musician Julie Fowlis.

Evening Standard

Heritage body leader investigated after ‘twerking in front of Martin Compston’

The Line Of Duty star is said to have been made uncomfortable by the incident, reported in The Scotland On Sunday.

Evening Standard

James McAvoy does the most Scottish thing in London – and Martin Compston loves it

James McAvoy showed he was proud of his Scottish roots while in London recently

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'We’re really excited about getting our hands on a Line of Duty script' - did Adrian Dunbar just confirm the show's return?

We could be catching up with our AC-12 favourites as soon as next year, if Adrian Dunbar's latest exciting comments are anything to go by

The Independent UK

Line of Duty season seven: Where can they take AC-12 next?

IN FOCUS: As the BBC confirms the return of one of its most successful thrillers, Hannah Ewens and Ellie Harrison try to predict the twists and turns that could await

The Independent UK

Line of Duty ‘to return next year’ after lead star was left ‘frustrated’ by final episode

‘We realised how our audience would feel,’ actor said of backlash to finale

The National (Scotland)

Martin Compston says Unionist abuse made him stop independence posts

MARTIN Compston has revealed that Unionist trolls made him stop speaking about Scottish independence online..

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Martin Compston and Richard Gadd to play on World XI at Soccer Aid 2025

ACTORS Martin Compston and Richard Gadd will be representing Scotland on World XI at Soccer Aid tonight

The National (Scotland)

Martin Compston and Celtic legends back statue of Lisbon Lion in home town

CELTIC legends and TV stars have backed a project that's trying to place a statue of a Lisbon Lion in his home town ...

The National (Scotland)

Bid for statue of Lisbon Lion in his home town backed by Celtic legend's family

The family of Lisbon Lion Tommy Gemmell has been joined by TV and footballing legends of Glasgow to raise money for the statue.

The Independent UK

BBC’s biggest drama ‘to return’ after final episode left fans ‘deflated’

It’s one of the most talked about British shows of the last 20 years

The National (Scotland)

Martin Compston links up with Line of Duty co-stars for pint on St Paddy's Day

MARTIN Compston reunited with two Line of Duty stars for a cheeky pint on St Patrick's Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Film Festival ends in style with world premiere of Euros documentary

The Glasgow Film Festival has officially come to an end with the world premiere of a Scottish documentary ...

Evening Standard

Martin Compston recalls ‘miserable’ moment he shielded his mum’s eyes from sex scenes in new drama Fear

The Line of Duty favourite had proudly invited his parents to the premiere of his new series and had forgotten about some of its steamy scenes until it was too late

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