Vicky McClure teases fans with an update for new drama Trigger Point with Line of Duty's Jed Mercurio

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19 May 2021, 13:51

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Roll up, roll up, Line of Duty fans. We've been given new information about Vicky McClure and Jed Mercurio's new six-part ITV thriller Trigger Point based on the world of counter-terrorism policing and the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad.

The much-loved star shared a picture of the script by Daniel Brierley on social media as she got stuck into working with LoD creator Jed Mercurio once again.

She wrote on Twitter: "This has been waiting in the wings a while, great to read through with a brilliant cast today.

"Daniel's written an amazing script & great to be back in business with @jed_mercurio & @htmtelevision @itv #triggerpoint."

The actress will play officer Lana Washington, a former member of the military, who is put under strain amid a summer terrorism campaign while investigating a series of improvised explosive devices threatening London.

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She said previously about her new role: "So grateful to be working with Jed again. I'm really looking forward to creating a strong, bright and troubled character in Lana Washington. Daniel Brierley has produced a brilliant and nail-biting script. I can't wait to get started later this year."

Mercurio's company added: "Everyone at HTM Television is honoured Vicky McClure will star in Trigger Point, Daniel Brierley's breathless thriller that will have viewers on the edge of their seats."

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