News about Martin Compston

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.

Line Of Duty's Vicky McClure reunites with co-stars Craig Parkinson and Martin Compston as they party and sing together at a Glasgow club

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 15, 2024
Punters couldn't believe their eyes as stars of the hit BBC police show took to the stage to dance to ABBA, The Proclaimers, Madness and more on Saturday afternoon. Vicky and her producer husband Jonny Owen were hosting their daytime nightclub Day Fever UK alongside Reverend and the Maker's Jon McClure in the east end of Glasgow, and didn't hold back when it came to dancing to the classics.

Martin Compston reunites with his Vigil co-star Anjli Mohindra to film scenes for their upcoming Amazon Prime series in Glasgow

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
On Wednesday, Martin Compston looked gruesome at work as he shot scenes for his latest Amazon Prime series in Glasgow's Park Circus. Anjli Mohindra, a 39-year-old Line Of Duty actor, was reunited with his Vigil co-star Anjli Mohindra, who plays his wife in the psychological thriller. When he was playing in a blue football, Martin cut casually in a navy hoodie and a black jacket teamed with simple black jeans.

In his latest film Turn Up the Sun, James McAvoy suffers his first on-set injury while improvising a 'dark' and drunken orgy scene

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 7, 2024
On the set of his latest film Turn Up The Sun, James McAvoy admitted to an accident while filming an orgy. Two couples arrive at a countryside mansion where they unintentionally booked together and find strange behaviours during their stay. Aisling Franciosi, Emily In Paris's Lucas Bravo, and Spanish actress Almudena Amor are among the actors starring The Fall. On the Restless Natives podcast, James, 44, said he fell off a bed and'smashed' after being caught off guard when a co-star nibbling his neck. 'I just made an improvised film that was shot in six days,' the Scottish actor said. It's very dark and sexual.' On the Restless Natives podcast, James, 44, described falling off a bed and'smashed' his knee after being caught off guard when a co-star nibbling his neck. "I just did an improvised film that was shot in six days, and it's really sad and sexual," the Scottish actor said.

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg 'was arrested outside his ex-wife's home last weekend' just hours after watching his former side beat England in Six Nations alongside celebrity pals

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
Last weekend, Hogg, who retired from rugby ahead of the World Cup last year, was arrested on suspicion of raising suspicion and panic by acting in a violent or abusive manner. He appeared to have attended an event with friends, including actor Martin Compston and chef Greg Wallace, to watch his former side face England in the Six Nations at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium.

On a television trip to Norway, I met a pack of fearsome wolves. It was all in the line of duty for Martin Compston

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
The Line Of Duty actor embeds himself in the culture of the BBC, cuddling wolves, hanging out with lumberjacks, and performing with a death metal band, as shown in Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling.

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 a behind-the-scenes blooper, Martin Compston is left in hysterics as he downs champagne while filming a Scottish Hogmanay TV special

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 28, 2023
Even after filming a Hogmanay TV special with close friend Gordon Smart, Martin Compston proved that even with a banter with mates could go wrong. The Line Of Duty actor is one of many Scottish celebrities to appear in forthcoming STV show Bringing in the Bells, and a string of recent outtakes points out that belly laughs were evident throughout his segments. Compston, 39, was left in hysterics after Smart ordered him to 'cast your mind back to before the internet came' and consider "all the good things' that haven't appeared since then.

Neil Morrissey reveals his regret over Amanda Holden fling which led to her divorce from TV's Les Dennis: 'Don't f*** a gameshow host's wife'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
Neil Morrissey has expressed sadness for Amanda Holden's five-week affair, which culminated in her and Family Fortunes actress Les Dennis' union breaking up. The actor, 61, embarked on the case with BGT judge Barry, 52, back in 2000, when Amanda later claimed that it was 'just about sex.' Neil gave listeners life advice on a live stream with Line of Duty's Martin Compston.'Don't p*** into the wind'.

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.

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.

Martin Compston of Line of Duty 'got to jump the Covid jab queue for co-star Emily Hampshire.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2023
After being lobbied by actor Martin Compston, Humza Yousaf 'used his position' as health secretary to assist a Canadian TV star in skipping the queue for a Covid vaccine, it was reported yesterday. Mr Yousaf, a SNP supporter, called Compston, asking for a 'advice' on how to obtain a vaccination for co-star Emily Hampshire. The now First Minister forwarded the email to his private office, and it eventually made its way to NHS Lothian through Scottish Government officials. The health board approved the actress' appointment. Mr Yousaf is now facing allegations that he was 'intervened in the process' of seeking an appointment during his time as health minister. Compston received the email when he was in Edinburgh filming the Rig with Ms Hampshire in 2021. It started: 'Hey mate, I hope you're doing well.'

The stars, Tom Hiddleston and Paddy McGuinness, are the two main players on Manchester for Soccer Aid

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 10, 2023
They are expected to put their football skills to the test in the name of a noble cause. The actors, Tom Hiddleston and Paddy McGuinness, arrived in Manchester on Saturday, ahead of Soccer Aid, which will be held on Sunday in Manchester. With his co-stars like Olympian Mo Farah, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, and Line of Duty actor Martin Compston, the Loki star, 42, seemed to be in good spirits as he stepped off the coach.

Mo Farah cowers in goal, and Danny Dyer's on a space hopper are among Soccer Aid's training campers

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 8, 2023
As Soccer Aid's star-studded line-up started training in preparation for Sunday's showpiece at Old Trafford, ex-Premier League footballers Jack Wilshere and Jermain Defoe joined Tom Hiddleston, Mo Farah, and Danny Dyer on Thursday. England will face Usain Bolt's World XI in the world's biggest football charity match, as the former athletes and celebrities fight it out to raise funds for UNICEF. On Thursday afternoon, photos of the players at Champneys Tring revealed, as coaches Harry Redknapp, Emma Hughes, Vicky McClure, and David Seaman were seen putting their actors through their paces. On Sunday, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, Stormzy, Martin Compston, and Mel C will all be in the dugout.

Mauricio Pochettino has been given the opportunity to work as the head coach of Soccer Aid's World XI

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 19, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino is back in football management, as he prepares to lead the World XI team in next month's Soccer Aid competition. As England takes on a World XI to raise money for Unicef, a charity event held at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium on June 11th, featuring a mix of former footballers and celebrities. Harry Redknapp and Emma Hayes, Chelsea Women's gaffer, and rapper Stormzy and Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure will oversee the Three Lions team. Although the World XI already boasted Martin Compston and Robbie Keane as part of their coaching staff, they now have ex Tottenham manager Pochettino as their team manager for the game.

As the main character is selected for a lead role in a thriller, Line Of Duty's return is in jeopardy

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 23, 2023
Line Of Duty's eagerly-awaited return is in jeopardy, as principal character Martin Compston has been drafted for a big money thriller. Since his character Detective Inspector Steve Arnott made it to televisions in the United Kingdom, the 38-year-old British actor, who has been acting in the hit BBC series since its inception in 2012, has also appeared in several series'. Prime Video's The Rig has been one of Prime Video's most popular shows, and now the bosses have signed him up for a second season.

According to Michelin-starred chef Sean Connery, the chef started a foul-mouthed rant. Martin Compston was the subject of a foul-mouthed rant

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2023
When the pair were at a meal, Martin Compston said Sean Connery launched a foul-mouthed tirade against a Michelin-starred chef. The Line of Duty actor, 38, recalled how he dined with the late James Bond actor, who died in 2020, at Edinburgh Castle after Sean expressed his dissatisfaction with his chef's description of what they should be eating. Martin said Sean was "intimidating" and had a "presence" about him when he appeared on the Restless Natives podcast.

Martin Compston speaks about going back to his roots in new Scottish thriller The Rig

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2023
Martin Compston, a Line of Duty actor, has admitted that other crime dramas make him irritated. The actor, 38, who starred DS Steve Arnott in the critically acclaimed BBC series, said that the show brought his career to new heights and that he was delighted to be a part of it. However, he told The Times that he is now finding it incredibly frustrating to see other police dramas because the officers do not do what the officers do in real life.

This vivid tale of love won't fail to move you. KATHRYN FLETT's My TV Week: This vivid tale of friendship will not fail to move you

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 30, 2022
KATHRYN FLETT: Living in London and a highly successful writer in middle age, Jimmy (Line Of Duty's Martin Compston) will always be 'Noodles' to his mates on the Ayrshire housing estate where he grew up. He remains connected to those roots, thanks to his older sibling, Tully (Ray Donovan's Tony Curran), whose journey has kept him in Scotland, as a secondary school teacher, and living with lawyer Anna (After Life's Ashley Jensen).

Martin Compston on the terrifying moment he went up in flames on the set of The Rig

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 30, 2022
'Now we're cooking with gas,' his old boss Ted Hastings would say.' In a new supernatural thriller The Rig, Martin Compston swapped waistcoats and interview rooms of Line Of Duty for a hard hat and an oil platform. It's a part of his heart because his own father used to work on those remote, towering buildings, but filming turned remarkably bad when a big stunt went wrong, as Martin admits with a tense chuckle. 'Yeah, it got a wee bit toasty!' At one point and his character, a quiet yet plucky oil worker named Fulmer, must save the crew from destruction by shooting a flare into a cloud of gas to relight the rig's vital flame. He is catches him in the ensuing explosion. "I was on fire, I'm on fire, and I don't feel a thing," Martin says, wearing protective padding under his burning jacket. "Oh, I can feel this a wee bit," I said. And then, "I can really feel it now!"' Martin did not cry out when the flames reached the skin on his back. 'There's this daft thing as an actor, you keep going until somebody says, "Cut!"' His agony must have been apparent, even though one of the cast members acted to save him. "Guys, this isn't going to be going exactly as expected," Iain Glen [who is the head of the oil rig team] says. They were already on top of it right away.' Martin was shaken, but was he actually hurt?'No.' A bit of a tan!'

At a tense last episode starring Martin Compston, Mayflies fans shed tears

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2022
Mayflies supporters have expressed their emotional reaction to Martin Compston's last episode. The hard-hitting drama based on Andrew O'Hagan's 2020 book has been a hit with viewers in a heartbreaking manner, with some expressing that they still had 'tears in their eyes' after viewing. Tully, played by Tony Curran, finds out he has terminal cancer, and Jimmy, starred by Martin Compson, is reunited with his pal 30 years later to find out about Tully's tragic illness.

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.