News about Adrian Dunbar

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston reveals a major update on the future of the BBC crime drama

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 25, 2024
The Scottish actor, 39, played Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the hit show written by Jed Mercurio , alongside Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar. But speaking to The Mirror on Thursday, Martin revealed that there are 'no immediate plans' for another series of the beloved show - which aired its last episode in 2021. Apologising for the lack of concrete information regarding the series, Martin hinted at scheduling issues being a factor in the lack of a new instalment. 'They're some of my closest friends, we all love Jed, and we'd all love to work together at some point but there are no immediate plans,' he said.

Trainspotting star Vincent Friell dies aged 64: Tributes paid to Scottish actor who shot to fame after starring in classic comedy Restless Natives

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2024
The Glasgow-born star's breakout role came in iconic film Restless Natives, where he played Will, one-half of a criminal duo who became modern highwaymen. He went on to portray the father of character Diane in Trainspotting and also starred as a property developer in an episode of Scottish sitcom Still Game. Fans and former colleagues paid tribute to Friell today. Former radio presenter Ronnie McGhie said: 'I'm totally shocked to hear that Scottish actor Vincent Friell has passed away. He was in many programmes, but it's his performance in the movie Restless Natives that he'll be remembered for. A wonderful film. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Vincent, you shall be missed.' Another fan said: 'Dear Vincent Friell you were so great. Funny as anything and a really clever actor. Such a loss.'

The 20 best royal dramas to watch on streaming: Our...

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 10, 2024
A positively deranged black comedy, behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing over Prince Andrew's bombshell interview and a beautifully appointed British historical drama... there's so much for avid royal watchers to stream right now. We've selected the 20 best royal dramas to watch On Demand - sifting through thousands of options to save you having to lift a regal finger. Looking for a new series or film to stream? Read on to find out the shows worth investing your time in...

As he makes his musical theatre debut in Kiss Me, Kate, Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar transforms from tough TV cop to suave song and dance man

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 15, 2024
As he makes his musical theatre debut in Kiss Me, Kate, tough talking TV cop Adrian Dunbar transforms into a singing stage actor. In a recent trailer for the musical alongside Broadway legend and Tony award winner Stephanie J. As the pair praise the'sophisticated and funny spectacle,' Black is dressed smartly in a black suit and tie.' Fred Graham, the theatre designer, producer, and leading man who clashes with his leading lady and ex-wife Lilli Vanessi on and off stage with William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

In a recent documentary revealing how they root out bent coppers, two callous police officers mocked and pepper sprayed a suicidal woman

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
It features video of Avon and Somerset Police officers responding to a distressed woman on Clifton Suspension Bridge as a result of a mental health crisis. However, the uniformed pair screamed out a single note to her that she was being arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance. She was later handcuffed and sprayed with PAVA, an incapacit, in the back of a police vehicle, requiring the officers to radio for a second vehicle to transport the detained woman to the cells so as not to breathe in the fumes themselves. As they returned to the police station, the officers joked about ordering a curry, though the arrested woman complained about not being able to breathe properly.

In West End's production Kiss Me, Kate, Adrian Dunbar will make his musical debut alongside Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
In the new West End production of Kiss Me, Kate, Adrian Dunbar will make his musical debut. Along Tony award winner Stephanie J Block, 51, the actor, who played Ted Hastings in Line Of Duty, will show off his vocal abilities. The musical will return to the Barbican Theatre on June 4th.

As he joins Benedict Cumberbatch and Daniel Craig as the new actor to break out, Line of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar slams the'strange occurrence' of people on their phones in theaters

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
People must be told not to turn off their phones in theatre and that it is distracting, according to Adrian Dunbar, who is best known for his role as Superintendent Ted Hastings. The theater is supposed to be a collaborative and invested experience, according to him. Since Andrew Scott revealed he was once compelled to pause his performance of Hamlet after an audience member opened their laptop, Dunbar is the first actor to speak out against the subject.

In his second series of Ridley with former Hollyoaks actor Bronagh Waugh, Adrian Dunbar is back on stage

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2024
On Monday, Line Of Duty supporters were put on alert as Adrian Dunbar slipped into character - sadly for them, his latest venture has nothing to do with the beloved BBC drama. While filming scenes for a forthcoming episode of Ridley, an ITV police procedural co-starring former Hollyoaks actress Bronagh Waugh, Bronagh Waugh appeared on set. Dunbar, 65, mingled with members of the production team while waiting for cameras to roll, dressed in Ripley's brown leather jacket and corduroy trousers.

The best 100 TV shows ever created have been rediscovered (and no surprise)... But does YOUR favorite appear on the list?

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2023
The Daily Mail's Weekend magazine has reached yet another magnificent milestone - this month we turn 30! We asked you to share our top ten TV shows so we could compile our definitive list of the 100 Greatest TV Shows voted for by you.

In the REAL Line Of Duty: Adrian Dunbar chats to police officers as they stop to watch him filming the second series of detective drama series Ridley

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 26, 2023
As he resumed his role as ex-Detective Inspector Alex Ridley in ITV's British police procedural drama Ridley, Adrian, 65, met with real-life police officers. Superintendent Ted Hastings first rose to fame as Superintendent Ted Hastings in Line of Duty, a BBC police procedural drama that premiered in 2012. From Duty: As he transferred to Anti-cops unit AC-12 and worked to find the elusive and dangerous 'H', a high-ranking corrupt police officer, he remained in line of duty. Line of Duty's first series saw an average viewership of just under four million. However, viewership in the last series surpassed 15 million.

Martin Compston of Line Of Duty gives us a massive recap of the latest version of the police drama

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2023
On Wednesday, Line Of Duty's Martin Compston gave an indepth look at the latest developments in the police drama. Jed Mercurio, 39, who stars as Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the hit BBC show along Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, reported that writer Jed Mercurio had started a WhatsApp group chat. Martin outlined how Jed has chuffed to change the chat's name from Line Of Duty 6 to Line Of Duty 7, but he hasn't said anything else.

Vicky McClure's wedding: During her raucous reception after tying the knot with Jonny Owen, 54, the actor, 40, downs beers and snaps fun selfies with her Line of Duty co-stars

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2023
Vicky McClure's hair down during her wedding reception on Friday as she partied with her Line of Duty co-stars after secretly tying the knot with fiancé Jonny Owen. In a romantic reception in Nottingham, the actress, 40, had earlier walked down the aisle with her film director beau, 54, before later reporting the news about Jonny's daughter Katie Owen's BBC Wales appearance. Vicky was certainly off duty during the evening's festivities when she downed cans of Red Stripe Beer with her co-stars Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar, as well as Line of Duty producer Jed Mercurio.

Vicky McClure is married! As the newlyweds are serenaded by Dementia Choir and joined by her Line Of Duty co-star Jonny Owen, the actress ties the knot with film director Jonny Owen

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2023
Vicky McClure married fiancé Jonny Owen in Nottingham on Friday. The Dementia Choir, a vocal group made up of people living with dementia, was on duty for 40 years. The newlyweds were welcomed by a slew of celebrities, including Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar, and Craig Parkinson, who were all married during their romantic big day.

Gaelic football fans have gone wild as they watch All-Ireland final together before enjoying boozy post-match celebrations

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 31, 2023
Fans at Dublin's Croke Park over the weekend, Paul Mescal, Adrian Dunbar, Dara Brute, Briain, and Patrick Kielty all made them go wild. The foursome appeared in BBC coverage for the match, a gesture branded 'genius' by adoring supporters who praised the organization. Fans were stunned to see the group, hailing from Kildare, Fermanagh, Wicklow, and Down, each, addressing the match that saw Dublin defeat Kerry.

Adrian Dunbar, the hit ITV crime drama, is returning to form for a second series.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 15, 2023
Ridley's ITV police drama Ridley is back for a second series, according to Adrian Dunbar. Alex Ridley, a 64-year-old actor, was brought back from early retirement after a nervous breakdown following his wife and daughter's death. However, Line Of Duty fans who are hoping for a revival of the BBC show have been disappointed, as Adrian's filming schedule has been booked up by Ridley.

Adrian Dunbar, a Line Of Duty actor, and Neil Morrissey enjoy a jolly night out with two women

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2023
On Sunday night, Neil, 60, and Adrian, 64, let their hair down. The cheeky pair were photographed leaving Park Theatre's tenth anniversary party in Finsbury Park, and it looked as though the spirits were flowing. Neil, was pictured having a very animated conversation with one pretty brunette outside the venue as he moved in for a friendly kiss goodbye and Adrian was seen

Neil Morrissey claims he helped friend of 40 years Adrian Dunbar land Line of Duty role

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2023
Adrian Dunbar landed a job in Line of Duty thanks to him, according to Neil Morrissey. Since being introduced on their audition day for Guildhall drama school in London, the actors have been close friends for 42 years. Adrian was teased to be a coward, but he tipped him off.

Adrian Dunbar of Line Of Duty surprises the audience with a recreation of an Elvis Presley masterpiece

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 22, 2023
On Friday night, Adrian Dunbar took the stage to surprise the audience at the QT jazz bar in Covent Garden with an Elvis Presley tribute. The Line of Duty actor, 64, performed a version of That's All Right, accompanied by a live band and backing singers. Adrian, the hit TV show DSI Ted Hastings, was welcomed with raucous applause and cheering. He was dressed in a white shirt and dark jacket.

After a 'disappointing' finale, Line Of Duty returns for a dramatic three-part finale next Christmas

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2022
Line of Duty is reportedly returning with a dramatic conclusion to the series after fans were left disappointed by the cop show's season six finale last year. According to The Sun, Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compton are all reprising their roles in a three-part BBC special that may be broadcast as soon as Christmas 2023. Viewers were dissatisfied with the conclusion of series six and were screaming out for a more thrilling conclusion,' an insider told the journal. Now [writer] Jed [Mercurio] can do that.'

Vicky McClure announces that her nan Jean has died as she writes a sweet tribute

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 16, 2022
Vicky McClure revealed that her nan Jean had sadly died on Friday in a moving article. In an Instagram post where she posted a sweet snapshot of her relative posed for the camera, the Line of Duty actress, 39, revealed the difficult news. Vicky expressed how she would miss Jean but that she had "nothing but happy memories" for her.

Adrian Dunbar of Line Of Duty was aiming for a return to the show after Covid's shooting was not quite as thrilling.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 28, 2022
Adrian Dunbar has confirmed he's keen on filming his seventh series of Line Of Duty since the shooting wasn't 't quite as enjoyable' under Covid controls. The actor, who is best known for his role as Chief Superintendent Ted Hastings, fuelled rumors that the BBC drama might be returning to the small screen. 'There is no news on whether or not we should expect a seventh season,' he told Radio Times. I think there are people who are eager to do something, but I believe we're going to have to wait a little bit longer.'

Rebekah Vardy films tells a complete story about Coleen Rooney's judicial trial in Wagatha, England

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 13, 2022
ALISON BOSHOFF: Revenge is unquestionably a dish best enjoyed cold, as Coleen Rooney is worried: the megabuck tell-all, which she has committed to filming following the Wagatha Christie court case, will not be released until next fall. According to reports connected with the as-yet untitled exhibition, the show's projected date has slipped from next year to around September 2023. Disney, who are airing it, is hoping that allowing some time to pass makes the show appear fresher and more exciting to the viewer.

Martin Compston reveals his mother-in-law took him to a GUN range for their first meeting

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 21, 2022
Martin Compston has revealed that his mother-in-law took him to a gun range for the first time to show him how 'proficient' she is with the weapons. Although the Scottish actor, 38, confessed that although he 'loves' his mother Sissy's Tianna Chanel Flynn's mother, she can be 'quite scary,' as she outlined their 'intimidating' first meeting.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Looking for gold?See Nesbitt's digital facelift

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2022
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Goodbye Botox, and don't forget to peel the skin off your clothes. We enter the age of the electronic facelift as Jimmy Nesbitt swam his balaclava, despite being 25 years younger. Nesbitt, a cynical DCI Tom Brannick, was criticized for his taut jawline, unlined forehead, and coal-black hair. It was February 1998, and a caption flashed up: it was February 1998. Jimmy should have been filming the first series of Cold Feet, with sideburns, and Helen Baxendale as his girlfriend, Rachel - remember when they tried to get frisky in a charity shop window?