DISAPPOINTED Line of Duty fans say they are unconvinced by the series six finale unveiling of Ian Buckells as the elusive "H".
Meanwhile the show's top stars -including Ted Hastings actor Adrian Dunbar have all vowed to get matching AC-12 tattoos.
Martin Compston, who plays Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming actress Vicky McClure, 37, writer Jed Mercurio and Dunbar all agreed to the pact after the finale of season six on Sunday.
Compston revealed on social media that the actors and series creator Mercurio had made a pact to get "AC12million" tattoos should viewer numbers reach the milestone.
"Myself, Vicky, Adrian and Jed made an agreement in the inconceivable and ridiculous scenario we ever got twelve million viewers we would get 'AC12million' tattoos. We'll see who's good to their word…"
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- Joseph Gamp
ACTOR NIGEL BOYLE DEFENDS LINE OF DUTY SERIES SIX FINALE
Line of Duty star Nigel Boyle has defended the series six finale after fans labelled it a “disappointment”.
The DSU Ian Buckells star told BBC Breakfast: “The fans have been brilliant, so many people have invested so much.
“There’s always going to be some element of disappointment. You can’t have every series with a big shoot out and ‘urgent exit required’.
“Sometimes a subtler message is more important.”
- Joseph Gamp
CHLOE BISHOP IS LINE OF DUTY'S UNSUNG HERO, SAYS FANS
While the AC-12 did finally catch criminal mastermind H, there is a real hero in the division – and fans want justice.
Chloe Bishop was instrumental in uncovering the identity of H as Ian Buckells.
But fans want recognition for her, with one person saying: “Chloe watching on as the team go off to the pub to celebrate when it was all her work that did it. Mate.”
- Joseph Gamp
'H' ACTOR HAD TO KEEP IDENTITY SECRET FOR A YEAR
Nigel Boyle – who played Ian Buckells – revealed he had to keep H’s identity a secret for a YEAR.
He also said show creator Jed Mercurio texted him before the scripts arrived to warn there was something big.
But the worst part – he had to keep it a secret during lockdown.
- Joseph Gamp
FANS DO NOT BELIEVE IAN BUCKELLS IS ACTUALLY ‘H’
Fans are unconvinced Ian Buckells is actually H and have pointed to his smirk in the final scenes as proof.
The hapless detective was revealed as criminal mastermind H after his dodgy spelling implicated him in a series of corrupt and violent crimes.
One viewer to write on Twitter: “I don’t think this is the last series. That smirk of Buckells at the end! And we don’t even know how Ted, Kate and Steve are going to continue with their lives.
“I don’t think Bucklles is H. And I still don’t believe that Carl Banks killed Gail Vella.”
Another posted: “Someone’s pulling the strings and this whole thing is much bigger than Buckells – the smirk on his face in the final shot shows it !!!”
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT SEASON SEVEN
BBC star Giles Coren sparked Line of Duty series seven rumours by claiming a friend has already been cast in it, according to reports.
In a now deleted tweet seen by the Mail, food critic Giles seemingly let slip the recruitment drive for more episodes is already in full swing.
His post read: “A friend of mine was cast in series 7 last week. There’s no secret.”
The BBC has yet to confirm or deny if a new series is in the works, but with the finale pulling in an average of 12.8million viewers, it is surely an attractive proposition.
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY FANS ARE TORN OVER THAT CONTROVERSIAL SERIES FINALE AS “H” IS FINALLY UNMASKED
IT’S had us all playing detective for seven weeks – and after Sunday’s Line of Duty, many fans are still trying to work something out.
How did it all go so wrong?
The nation has been gripped by series 6 and the hunt for “H” or “the fourth man,” the bent copper lurking amongst the fictional crime drama who was in league with the OCG (Organised Crime Gang).
And Mother of God, it wasn’t who we were expecting.
Even our AC-12 heroes, Superintendent Ted Hastings, Detective Inspector Kate Fleming and Detective Inspector Steve Arnott couldn’t believe the top villain was, in fact, chief plonker, DSI Ian Buckells, played by Nigel Boyle.
- Joseph Gamp
NICOLA STURGEON TALKS ABOUT LINE OF DUTY, TURNING 50 AND HOW COVID HAS AFFECTED HER
Nicola Sturgeon talks about Line of Duty, turning 50 and how Covid has affected her
- Joseph Gamp
11 BEST LINE OF DUTY QUOTES FROM SUPERINTENDENT TED HASTINGS
TED HASTINGS has become a fan favourite on Line of Duty thanks to his amazing one-liners.
Here are 11 of the very best from the beloved superintendent, played by Adrian Dunbar…
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
WHAT HAPPENED IN LINE OF DUTY’S NAIL-BITING FINALE?
There was no huge conspiracy to control the police – there was just one over-promoted, under-talented and incredibly greedy man – Ian Buckells
He used his police knowledge and dodgy connections to link up all the other corrupt officers – and make millions doing so.
While living in his normal semi-detached with his family, Buckells was a bungling detective inspector.
But when he was acting as H he was living it up in a three million pound mansion – and ordering hits on his enemies.
His cover was so secure that even the officers he controlled didn’t know who he was – which is why Jo Davidson framed him.
- Joseph Gamp
FANS DO NOT BELIEVE BUCKELLS IS ACTUALLY 'H'
Fans are unconvinced Ian Buckells is actually H and have pointed to his smirk in the final scenes as proof.
The hapless detective was revealed as criminal mastermind H after his dodgy spelling implicated him in a series of corrupt and violent crimes.
One viewer to write on Twitter: “I don’t think this is the last series. That smirk of Buckells at the end! And we don’t even know how Ted, Kate and Steve are going to continue with their lives.
"I don’t think Bucklles is H. And I still don’t believe that Carl Banks killed Gail Vella.”
Another posted: “Someone’s pulling the strings and this whole thing is much bigger than Buckells – the smirk on his face in the final shot shows it !!!”
- Joseph Gamp
IN OTHER NEWS…
Did anyone else know that DCI Steve Arnott was actually Scottish?
Fans were obsessed with his dreamy accent on Jonathan Ross last night.
The hot cop is played by Martin Compson.
And before you ask, he’s off the market with a super hot wife.
Ahh well.
- Joseph Gamp
ACTOR NIGEL BOYLE DEFENDS LINE OF DUTY SERIES SIX FINALE
Line of Duty star Nigel Boyle has defended the series six finale after fans labelled it a “disappointment”.
The DSU Ian Buckells star told BBC Breakfast: “The fans have been brilliant, so many people have invested so much.
“There’s always going to be some element of disappointment. You can’t have every series with a big shoot out and ‘urgent exit required’.
"Sometimes a subtler message is more important.”
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY'S VICKY MCCLURE USED TO HANG OUT WITH MADONNA
DCI Kate Fleming had quite a colourful history before she signed up to the biggest crime drama on TV.
Vicky McClure only used to hang out with the queen of pop, Madge.
She even flew on her private jet when she starred in Madonna’s 2008 film Filth and Wisdom.
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT SEASON SEVEN
BBC star Giles Coren sparked Line of Duty series seven rumours by claiming a friend has already been cast in it, according to reports.
In a now deleted tweet seen by the Mail, food critic Giles seemingly let slip the recruitment drive for more episodes is already in full swing.
His post read: “A friend of mine was cast in series 7 last week. There’s no secret.”
The BBC has yet to confirm or deny if a new series is in the works, but with the finale pulling in an average of 12.8million viewers, it is surely an attractive proposition.
- Joseph Gamp
WATCH: KATE GARRAWAY THOUGHT LINE OF DUTY FINALE WAS 'DISAPPOINTING'
Kate Garraway calls Line Of Duty ending ‘disappointing’
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY FANS ARE TORN OVER THAT CONTROVERSIAL SERIES FINALE AS “H” IS FINALLY UNMASKED
IT'S had us all playing detective for seven weeks – and after Sunday's Line of Duty, many fans are still trying to work something out.
How did it all go so wrong?
The nation has been gripped by series 6 and the hunt for "H" or "the fourth man," the bent copper lurking amongst the fictional crime drama who was in league with the OCG (Organised Crime Gang).
And Mother of God, it wasn't who we were expecting.
Even our AC-12 heroes, Superintendent Ted Hastings, Detective Inspector Kate Fleming and Detective Inspector Steve Arnott couldn't believe the top villain was, in fact, chief plonker, DSI Ian Buckells, played by Nigel Boyle.
- Joseph Gamp
11 BEST LINE OF DUTY QUOTES FROM SUPERINTENDENT TED HASTINGS
TED HASTINGS has become a fan favourite on Line of Duty thanks to his amazing one-liners.
Here are 11 of the very best from the beloved superintendent, played by Adrian Dunbar…
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
WHAT HAPPENED IN LINE OF DUTY’S NAIL-BITING FINALE?
There was no huge conspiracy to control the police – there was just one over-promoted, under-talented and incredibly greedy man – Ian Buckells
He used his police knowledge and dodgy connections to link up all the other corrupt officers – and make millions doing so.
While living in his normal semi-detached with his family, Buckells was a bungling detective inspector.
But when he was acting as H he was living it up in a three million pound mansion – and ordering hits on his enemies.
His cover was so secure that even the officers he controlled didn’t know who he was – which is why Jo Davidson framed him.
- Joseph Gamp
WATCH: SHERISE BLACKMAN STARS AS RUBY JONES IN BBC SERIES LINE OF DUTY
Sherise Blackman stars as Ruby Jones in the hit BBC series Line of Duty
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY STAR SLAMS POLICE
A Line of Duty star has slammed cops for not fully investigating after three men tried to abduct her 11-year-old son on his way home from school.
Sherise Blackman said he was taking a different route home on Friday after his bus was diverted in Beckenham, before a black van pulled up next to him.
A man in the vehicle asked him where he was going and offered him a lift home. The boy realised he was in danger and turned to rush home, but spotted two hooded men appear and start to follow him.
Police interviewed the teen after he got home safely but were unable to identify any suspects, leaving the mum “very dissatisfied”.
The probe was closed due to no further evidence, with Sherise saying she felt like the officers were “trying to fob it off”.
- Joseph Gamp
WILL THERE BE MORE?
The finale left 11million fans’ heads scratching – but the show’s creator is being coy about if there’s going to be more.
Show creator Jed Mercurio, along with stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, seemed to hint it was all over.
Hours before the hotly-anticipated final episode McClure, 37, tweeted: “Please excuse the slightly over emotional post but it’s been quite a surreal time! Now . . . Let’s wrap this up.”
Mercurio, 55, added: “Working with Vicky McClure, Martin Compston (and) Adrian Dunbar has been the highlight of my career. Thanks to the rest of the cast, our brilliant crews and the production team for six incredible seasons.”
- Joseph Gamp
WHO IS NIGEL BOYLE?
Boyle is an English actor born in Moseley, Birmingham.
He graduated from Birmingham School of Acting in 2002.
He’s best known for starring as DS Ian Buckells on BBC’s hit police drama Line of Duty.
Before getting into acting on the small screen, Boyle has appeared in numerous stage productions, in Twelfth Night, Henry V, No Exit, Aston Hall By Candlelight, Sweet Love Remembered, If Music Be The Food Of Love, Circus Land and A Dybbuck.
Boyle has also had a number of film roles include Young, High and Dead and The Best Years.
- Joseph Gamp
LINE OF DUTY VIEWERS DEMAND JUSTICE FOR CHLOE BISHOP AFTER BRUTAL FINALE SNUB – BUT DID YOU SPOT IT?
LINE Of Duty fans weren't only up in arms about an underwhelming series finale – they're fighting the corner of DC Chloe Bishop, too.
Season six of the BBC crime drama wrapped on Sunday, with some viewers less than impressed by the final episode. The concluding scenes saw the infamous H exposed as Det Supt Ian Buckells.
Millions tuned in to the BBC1 cop thriller find out the identity of “The Fourth Man” – the double dealing policeman who AC-12 have been hunting for years.
Initially, some viewers believed it was Chloe, played by Shalom Brune-Franklin, who was the double agent but this quickly switched to sympathy for the character after she played a key role in solving the mystery.
Erron Gordon, series director of GMB, took to Twitter to write: "To summarise; Chloe managed to crack the whole thing without even breaking a sweat.
- Joseph Gamp
WILL THERE BE A SEVENTH SEASON OF LINE OF DUTY?
BBC star Giles Coren sparked Line of Duty series seven rumours by claiming a friend has already been cast in it, according to reports.
In a now deleted tweet seen by the Mail, food critic Giles seemingly let slip the recruitment drive for more episodes is already in full swing.
His post read: “A friend of mine was cast in series 7 last week. There’s no secret.”
The BBC has yet to confirm or deny if a new series is in the works, but with the finale pulling in an average of 12.8million viewers, it is surely an attractive proposition.
- Joseph Gamp
RECORD BREAKER
The figures are out and the Line Of Duty finale landed a record 12.8 million viewers – making it the most watched drama episode since records began.
The incredible finale managed to rack in 56.2% of the UK’s TV audience on Sunday night, according to overnight figures.
This is the most watched episode of any drama since records began in 2002, according to the BBC.
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