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NTAs 2021: Line of Duty EXCLUSIVE ‘H’ actor Nigel Boyle reveals he asked if ending would be changed due to controversy – as the show bags TWO awards
Line Of Duty had a very successful night at the National Television Awards on Thursday night, bagging two awards – Special Recognition and Best Returning Drama.
And Nigel Boyle, who plays the iconic role of H in the hit police crime drama, revealed he asked if the ending would be changed due to the controversy it stirred among fans.
‘People still keep calling me H. I get it playing golf, walking down the street. It’s been a bit different.
NTAs 2021: Line of Duty EXCLUSIVE ‘H’ actor Nigel Boyle (third right) revealed he asked if ending would be changed due to controversy – amid the show bagging TWO awards on Thursday
‘I asked if they would change the ending because it was so controversial among fans,’ he admitted.
Executive producer Simon Heath added: ‘We wouldn’t change a word of the ending. There’s something interesting about a buffoon hiding in plain sight.’
Martin Compston, who takes on the role of Steve Arnott in the gripping drama, neither confirmed nor ruled out an additional series.
Joy: Martin Compston, who takes on the role of Steve Arnott in the gripping drama, neither confirmed nor ruled out an additional series
Success: Of the controversial ending, executive producer Simon Heath (right) said: ‘We wouldn’t change a word. There’s something interesting about a buffoon hiding in plain sight’
‘Jed [the director] will only come back if he believes there’s a story to tell. The show gets bigger as the audience gets bigger.
‘Jed Mercurio does everything for a reason. You all want us all back don’t you?’ he teased.
Both Jed and Vicky McClure – who plays Kate Fleming – couldn’t attend the ceremony due to prior filming commitments.
Yay! Line Of Duty had a very successful night and bagged two awards – Special Recognition and Best Returning Drama
But both took to their social media platforms to express their gratitude to fans of the show.
Jed penned on Twitter: ‘Thanks so much to all our fabulous fans who voted for #LineofDuty at the National TV Awards. We’re honoured to have been included alongside such outstanding nominees.
‘Sadly @Vicky_McClure and I are filming and couldn’t be there to celebrate with our brilliant AC-12 mates.’
To her 650,000 Instagram followers, Vicky wrote: ‘ [sic] THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! LOD fans, you truly are the best of the best!! ♥️ @mrmartincompston have a few for me mate! @officialntas @bbclineofduty’
Unable to be there: Director Jed Mercurio and Vicky McClure – Kate Fleming – couldn’t attend the ceremony due to prior filming commitments
Thankful: Both Jed and Vicky took to their social media platforms to express their gratitude to fans of the show
The award for Best Returning Drama was the show’s first NTA – and all eyes were on actor Tommy Jessop who played Terry Boyle in series five and six.
While the cast and crew took to the stage to accept the gong, Tommy, 36, sashayed his way up the steps, showing off some moves, with the crowd going wild for it.
Once on stage, Tommy continued to dance, swinging his hips and striking a muscle man pose on the ground, as the rest of the cast and crew watched on delightedly.
Busting a move: The award for Best Returning Drama was the show’s first NTA – and all eyes were on actor Tommy Jessop who played Terry Boyle in series five and six
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