Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure appeared on the Late Late Show with Patrick Kielty to talk about her experiences filming in Belfast and her new daytime clubbing event. She expressed her excitement about being back in Belfast and praised the friendly people and amazing food. Reflecting on the show’s success, Vicky mentioned that they never expected the huge reaction it received despite knowing the script was good.
Patrick mentioned that Vicky, Adrian Dunbar, and Martin Compston became like a family while working on the show, as they lived together in Belfast. Vicky shared that they stayed in apartments next to each other, with each having a specific purpose – Martin’s for partying, Adrian’s for cooking, and hers for learning lines and work. She emphasized the good flow they had while living together.
After a clip of a recent reunion between Vicky, Martin, and Adrian in London sparked Line of Duty rumors, Patrick touched on the possibility of a series 7. Vicky mentioned that there is no news yet but expressed their love for working together and how much the audience loves the show. She talked about the challenges of shooting during Covid and how they missed going out, emphasizing that they have fun while filming Line of Duty and would love to come back and enjoy it properly.
Patrick humorously referenced a similar situation with Ruth Jones and Gavin and Stacey before a Christmas special was announced, hinting that the audience should remember this moment for a possible return of Line of Duty. Other guests on the show included singer Christy Moore, Golden Globe nominees Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser, and comedian Des Bishop.
Overall, Vicky McClure’s appearance on the Late Late Show provided insights into the camaraderie among the Line of Duty cast, their love for working together, and the possibility of a future series. Fans of the show can look forward to potential developments while enjoying Vicky’s other ventures, such as her daytime clubbing event. Stay tuned for more updates and news on Belfast Live’s homepage and What’s On newsletter.
