Covid-19 had halted production of series six of Jed Mercurio’s BBC1 cop drama
Jed Mercurio’s flagship BBC1 detective drama Line of Duty has resumed filming, as the corporation’s dramas continue to return to production.
The BBC said filming for the show’s sixth series is being carried out “in consultation with industry partners, health and safety consultants, and in accordance with all current government guidelines”.
Cameras started rolling on Line of Duty’s latest run earlier this year but were brought to an abrupt halt due to the nationwide lockdown.
World Productions’ six-part series should still air next year, joining the likes of EastEnders, Holby City and Death in Paradise as productions that have recently resumed filming.
The drama is one of the BBC1’s highest-rated shows, having consolidated to 12.3m (41.4%) for its fifth series in March 2019 in a Sunday 9pm slot.
Series one was recently repeated to 3m (15.1%) in a Monday/Tuesday 9pm slot last month.
“We know Line of Duty fans are desperate for series six and we hope we can get it on air as soon as possible,” said Mercurio. “Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times.”
Cameras roll on Breeders
Meanwhile, Martin Freeman’s Sky 1 and FX comedy Breeders has also resumed production after a 16-week suspension in London.
Avalon’s series stars Freeman and Daisy Haggard and was created by Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison.
Avalon co-produces the series with FX Productions.
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