Line Of Duty star accidentally lets slip when reboot is airing on TV – and fans don’t have long to wait

A LINE Of Duty actress has let slip when the show’s long-awaited reboot is set to air on screen, and fans won’t be waiting too long. The BBC series first hit our screens in 2012 and wrapped up in 2021 with its sixth series, before it was confirmed last year it was returning for another instalment. Line Of Duty actress Laura Aikman has accidentally let slip when the new series will air Credit: Alamy The BBC drama wrapped up filming on its long-awaited seventh series earlier this year Credit: BBC Whilst fans knew the show was going to air in 2027, no specific date has been confirmed. But now, Laura Aikman – who portrays Detective Constable (DC) Paula Beckman on the show – has accidentally revealed when the show will air. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Laura was appearing on Emily Dean’s Walking The Dog podcast when the host asked whether she was in Line Of Duty. She replied: “Yes, I’m in Line Of Duty. It’s coming out in January,” before continuing a story she was telling about co-star Robert Carlyle. Later, host Emily described Line Of Duty as “one of my favourite shows” and re-confirmed whether January was the official date. “I think January. I THINK January,” responded Laura. It marks the first time fans have been giving a date for the new series, which has been highly anticipated. Back in July, show star Vicky McClure confirmed that filming had wrapped up for the series. Most read in TV The actress, who plays DI Kate Fleming in the hit drama, shared a joint post with DI Steve Arnott actor Martin Compston which read “And we’re off duty”. She continued: “The last 4 months spent with two of my best mates @mrmartincompston #adriandunbar. “The brilliant cast & crew pulled out all the stops to bring @jed_mercurio script to life…thank you. “Home time now, so can’t wait, missed my lot every single day.” Comment now