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Line of Duty.

If you think catching criminals is tough, try catching police officers.

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A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.

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Created by Jed Mercurio

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Series 1.

DS Steve Arnott is transferred to the police anti-corruption unit after the death of a man in a mistaken shooting during a counter-terrorist operation by another cop.

Episode 1

2012-06-26 · 58m6.8

When Steve Arnott is transferred to a police anti-corruption unit, he finds his target is the city's top detective, Tony Gates. Can Gates really be as good as he appears? Arnott must engage in a cat-and-mouse struggle to uncover Gates' secret.

Episode 2

2012-07-03 · 57m7.4

Having been duped into covering up Jackie's crime, Gates is desperate to sever ties with her. But, as Arnott and Fleming close in on his secret, Gates is plunged into an even more dangerous situation than he first thought.

Episode 3

2012-07-10 · 58m7.9

Arnott is convinced Gates played a part in Jackie's disappearance. With Fleming's help, the anti-corruption team tries to trap Gates into revealing his involvement in covering up Jackie's crimes.

Episode 4

2012-07-17 · 1h 0m7.6

Desperate for proof of Gates's corruption, Fleming pushes her relationship with him to the limit. But her behaviour causes Morton to question if she might not be such a loyal colleague after all.

Episode 5

2012-07-24 · 58m8.1

With Gates on the run, the anti-corruption team come under pressure to close the case once and for all. Arnott is forced to make some tough decisions about where his loyalties lie. Fleming and Hastings go all out to catch Gates, leading to a shattering conclusion.

Cast.

Martin Compston

Martin Compston

DS Steve Arnott

Vicky McClure

Vicky McClure

DC Kate Fleming

Adrian Dunbar

Adrian Dunbar

SI Ted Hastings

Gregory Piper

Gregory Piper

Ryan Pilkington

Nigel Boyle

Nigel Boyle

DI Ian Buckells

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

DCI Jo Davidson

Owen Teale

Owen Teale

Philip Osborne

Anneika Rose

Anneika Rose

Farida Jatri

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