FANS have been eagerly waiting for Line of Duty season six to begin.
The cult-favourite detective drama will return this month with many familiar faces – and some brand new characters…
Who is in the cast of Line of Duty season 6?
Kelly Macdonald as DCI Joanne Davidson
Kelly joined the cast for series five and fans will be glad to hear she’s back again for series six.
She shot to fame when she starred in Trainspotting in 1996, when she was 20, playing Diane.
In 2019 Kelly starred in the BBC series The Victim alongside John Hannah.
Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott
Martin had parts in The Royal and Casualty before landing his role in Line of Duty.
He also starred as Dr. Robert Traill in Series 2 of Victoria.
And in 2018 he played Earl of Bothwell in the Oscar-nominated Mary Queen of Scots alongside Margot Robbie.
He was also cast as Burnham in The Aftermath starring Keira Knightley and Alexander Skarsgard.
Vicky McClure as DI Kate Fleming
Vicky appeared as the co-lead of the BBC One psychological thriller The Replacement where she played mysterious and cunning maternity leave cover worker Paula.
She also featured in the Jason Statham action film Hummingbird (released in 2013).
In 2008 she featured in the critically panned comedy-drama Filth and Wisdom – directed by music legend Madonna.
Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings
Adrian Dunbar has also had roles in TV shows such as Inspector Morse, Cracker and Murphy’s Law.
He starred as Martin Summers, the main antagonist in the BBC One drama Ashes to Ashes.
He also appeared in the last ever episode of A Touch of Frost and Death in Paradise.
Shalom Brune-Franklin as DC Chloe Bishop
Brune-Franklin is new to the Line Of Duty cast. The young actress starred in BBC political drama Roadkill alongside Hugh Laurie.
Shalom is known for playing Private Maisie Richards in the BBC’s series Our Girl.
She also plays Morgan le Fay in Netflix’s series Cursed alongside Katherine Langford.
Anneika Rose as PC Farida Jatri
Anneika Rose is also new to the cast.
She starred in Channel 4’s comedy-drama series Ackley Bridge.
Rose also had a role Deadwater Fell, in which David Tennant starred.
Before that, she appeared in TV series The Feed.
Nigel Boyle as Superintendent Ian Buckells
Nigel Boyle is reprising his role as Ian Buckells for season six.
He is also well known for his role in BBC’s medical drama Doctors.
In 2020, the actor also had a role in Silent Witness.
Perry Fitzpatrick as Lomax
Perry Fitzpatrick has previously played TDC Gary Roscoe in Channel 5’s police series Suspects.
He also appeared in Channel 4’s ‘I Am’ short series.
You may also recognise him from Channel 4 sitcom Drifters.
Prasanna Puwanarajah
Prasanna Puwanarajah is an actor known primarily for his role in Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned.
Before that, he appeared in legal drama Silk as Dr Malik.
He also had a recurring role in British medical drama Critical.
Andi Osho as Gail Vella
Andi Osho is best known for her role as Arabella’s therapist, Carrie, in I May Destroy You.
She made her TV debut in EastEnders back in 2003.
Osho is also a novelist, and has penned a book named Asking For a Friend.
When is Line of Duty season 6 on TV?
Series six of Line of Duty returns on March 21 on BBC1.
It will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Filming for series six began in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in February 2020, as Martin Compston confirmed on his Instagram page.
