Anna Maxwell Martin To Play Major Role In Line Of Duty

Anna Maxwell Martin is to play a major role in the final two episodes of Line Of Duty series five.

She will appear as Detective Chief Superintendent Patricia Carmichael, a senior anti-corruption detective brought in from outside of AC-12. Viewers will first meet DCS Carmichael this Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.

On joining Line Of Duty, Anna Maxwell Martin said: "I've been a fan of Line Of Duty for years, so was dead chuffed to be part of series five. I'm so pleased I no longer have to keep it a secret! I feel honoured to follow in the footsteps of the host of great actors who make up the Line Of Duty family, and Jed Mercurio - of course - has written a brilliant character in Carmichael. She’s a woman on a mission."

Line Of Duty is made by World Productions for BBC One.