Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar, known for his role as Supt Ted Hastings, was asked about the future series of the fan-favourite programme, which came to an end in 2021

Adrian Dunbar teased the future of Line Of Duty during his appearance on This Morning on Thursday morning. The actor won critical acclaim for his role as no-nonsense anti-corruption Superintendent Ted Hastings in the BBC police drama, starring alongside Martin Compston and Vicky McClure.

The series six finale episode of Line of Duty consolidated with a figure of 16 million viewers in 2021. While the ending received a mixed review from fans, most fans have been speculating on the possible return of another series. Adrian added fuel to the fire while speaking to Emma Willis and Joel Dommett on the ITV morning programme.

When quizzed about whether he was “excited to go back”, the 67-year-old actor said: “Yeah. When it happens, yes. Absolutely we’ll be excited to go back.” Love Is Blind UK host Emma then asked whether it actually “will happen”. It comes after Gary Lineker ‘signs a huge deal with ITV to host new show’ after BBC exit.

Adrian was asked about the future of Line Of Duty(Image: ITV)

Adrian said: “We actually don’t know if it’s going to happen. I actually called my agent this morning to see if there’s anymore news but there isn’t any real definite news, sadly. So we’re just going to have to wait.”

It’s not the first time he was quizzed about the fan-favourite series.

Asked for an update on a rumoured new series, he recently told Radio Times: “Myself, Martin and Vicky talk all the time, but Jed [Mercurio, the series creator], not so much, because he’s working on a project in the US at the minute.

“So yeah, we’re very tight, and we’ll meet up and have a curry, then the internet goes mad if we’re all seen together. There were signs that we were going to be doing something next year.

The actor won critical acclaim for his role as no-nonsense anti-corruption Superintendent Ted Hastings(Image: BBC/World Productions)

“We’re all waiting for the BBC to say, ‘Yeah, it’s happening’. An official confirmation is what we’re waiting on, but all the signs are very good. Jed hasn’t given us any updates – he’s beavering away, I suspect.”

In series six, DSU Ian Buckells, played by Nigel Boyle, was unmasked as the mysterious H, the corrupt police officer at the top of a criminal conspiracy.

However, fans and critics were split over the reveal with thousands taking to social media saying they felt let down and others praising the decision to avoid a more dramatic conclusion.

On X, formerly twitter, show creator Jed Mercurio responded to viewers with varying degrees of sympathy for their complaints.

He told one user called Katie: “It’s interesting how many of the people most critical of the finale were wanting more thrills and action. This is the problem with attempting to satisfy all viewers’ expectations. It’s just not possible, I’m afraid.”