| Line of Duty | |
|---|---|
| Series 1 | |
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| Showrunner | Jed Mercurio |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two |
| Original release | 26 June – 24 July 2012 |
| Series chronology | |
The first series of the British police procedural television programme Line of Duty was broadcast on BBC Two between 26 June and 24 July 2012.
The series follows the actions of the fictional Anti-Corruption Unit 12. AC-12 is led by Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), who recruits DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) and is backed by undercover officer DC Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure), as they lead an investigation into the corrupt actions of DCI Tony Gates (Lennie James). Gates leads Tactical Operations Unit 20 (TO-20), which includes DS Matthew "Dot" Cottan (Craig Parkinson) and DC Nigel Morton (Neil Morrissey). Supporting characters include Jackie Laverty (Gina McKee), Jools Gates (Kate Ashfield), Chief Superintendent Derek Hilton (Paul Higgins), Chief Inspector Philip Osborne (Owen Teale), and Tommy Hunter (Brian McCardie).
The series was created and written by Jed Mercurio, who also serves as a producer. Filming took place in Birmingham in late 2011. Five episodes were directed by David Caffrey and Douglas Mackinnon with cinematographer Ruairi O'Brien. Despite being censured by Ofcom, the series received mostly positive reviews and was nominated for multiple awards, leading to the commission of a second series.