The new, six-part series will film in Belfast in spring 2026

The BBC has officially confirmed that Series 7 of Line of Duty will film in 2026, with Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston reprising their lead roles.

The World Productions thriller, written and created by Jed Mercurio, last aired in 2021, with the Series 6 finale garnering a whopping 17 million viewers after 28 days.

Series 7 begins filming in Belfast in the spring next year, in association with ITV Studios, and comprises six episodes. Ken Horn produces; Jennie Darnell directs. The executive producers are Mercurio, Simon Heath for World Productions and Nick Lambon for the BBC. It is made with support from Northern Ireland Screen.

Mercurio said: “Everyone involved in Line of Duty feels enormous gratitude to the show’s fans. We’re privileged to have had so many of you follow the ups and downs of AC-12 over six previous seasons and we couldn’t be more delighted to be returning for a seventh.

“Corruption in this country is supposed to have come to an end while Line of Duty was off air so I’ve been forced to use my imagination.”

Heath added: “There have been a number of significant reunions in recent years, but few more keenly anticipated than the return of AC12. It’s a privilege to be back with Jed’s terrific new chapter of the Line of Duty story.”

Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, stated: “Line of Duty is beloved by audiences and critics alike and its amazing ratings are a true testament to the success of Jed’s writing, the work from the brilliant team at World Productions and the entire cast and crew.

“I’m so pleased that after four long years Line of Duty will be back filming soon and can’t wait for BBC viewers to be back on the edge of their seats.”