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BIZARRE: Martin compston - What They Never Told You

Mourners say farewell to former gangster turned author Paul Ferris

The story of Mr Ferris’s life was the inspiration for the film The Wee Man starring Martin Compston.

The Independent UK · Oct 19

TV tonight: Vanessa Williams sits for this wonderful portrait competition

She joins Lennie James and Sheridan Smith on Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year. Plus: reaching the bottom of Britain’s deepest cave. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

TV tonight: a new mismatched detective duo for crime drama fans

Richard Armitage’s smug scientist and Annabel Scholey’s frosty cop team up to solve a murder. Plus Martin Compston’s raucous cocktail sesh in Las Vegas. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

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TV tonight: Martin Compston’s guide to Las Vegas, his bizarre second home

The actor, whose wife is from Vegas, finds a hotel room with a basketball court and loses big at blackjack. Plus: Not Going Out turns 20. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Martin Compston reveals goal of being cast in Gaelic-language drama

PROUD Scot Martin Compston is well known for appearing in some of the biggest shows ever made in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Martin Compston reveals why he heads to Las Vegas for the 'quiet life'

MARTIN Compston might just be the only man in the world who heads to Las Vegas for the quiet life.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Martin Compston on Line Of Duty series seven: ‘This is the end’

The Scottish star, 42, stars as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in the BBC drama.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

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Line of Duty star shares new series detail that viewers will lap up

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The Independent UK · Sep 8

Vicky McClure shares update on Line of Duty’s new series as she praises ‘fiercely working-class’ show

BBC procedural announced a shock return to screens after its purported last series in 2022

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Scottish heritage boss 'sacked for twerking' in front of Martin Compston

A MANAGER at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) who was at the centre of a row after they allegedly “twerked” in front of Hollywood actor…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

Adrian Dunbar reveals sweaty drawback to Line of Duty return

The crime drama phenomenon is returning for a shock seventh series, after Dunbar complained that series six ended poorly

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Adrian Dunbar: Receiving Freedom of the City of London is ‘full circle’ moment

The Northern Irish actor, 67, is best known for playing Superintendent Ted Hastings in the hit BBC One drama Line Of Duty

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Tartan Army celebrations kick off in Boston for Scotland’s first World Cup match

Scotland will take on Haiti in Massachusetts in their first World Cup match for 28 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 13

I'm a die-hard Silent Witness fan but I'd totally forgotten the drama's A-list guest stars - am I the only one?

Looking back you can appreciate just how many iconic actors have been in the BBC drama, including Oscar and BAFTA winners

Woman & Home · May 27

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Evening Standard · Apr 25

Swinney recalls late-night talk with wife that led to him becoming FM

John Swinney was speaking at an event with actor Martin Compston.

Evening Standard · Apr 24

Former boss of HIV Scotland admits embezzling £5,000 from charity

Nathan Sparling, 35, spent the money on Ubers and Amazon deliveries for items including tech.

Evening Standard · Apr 24

Martin Compston joins John Swinney to warn of ‘significant threat’ from Reform

The actor campaigned for the SNP alongside the party’s leader in Greenock on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 23

Martin Compston urges voters to back SNP to ‘keep Farage out of Scotland’

The Line Of Duty star accused Scottish Labour of wanting to do a deal with Reform UK after the Holyrood election.

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Evening Standard · Mar 24

Line of Duty star Mark Bonnar teases ‘fantastic’ Series 7 scripts

EXCLUSIVE The Celebrity Traitors star says he was ‘totally blown over’ to get the call to return as disgraced Mike Dryden, with filming on the new series beginning this week

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Mark Bonnar returns for Line Of Duty series seven as new cast revealed

The Shetland star will return to the series after more than a decade.

Woman & Home · Mar 17

Line of Duty season 7 to tackle ‘most sensitive case so far’ as cast prepare for filming to begin any day

A household name is joining the cast as guest lead for the brand new series

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Line of Duty to reopen hunt for ‘H’ as writers respond to fury over series six finale

The seventh series of Line of Duty is reportedly set to return to unfinished business

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Line of Duty ‘to reopen’ controversial storyline in season seven

The BBC drama’s divisive ending might not have been what it seemed

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Compston: I now show support in ‘quieter manner’ due to online hate

The actor said there is a lack of real debate on social media these days and instead people are just ‘screaming’ at each other.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025

We knew we had another Line Of Duty series in us, says Martin Compston

The Scottish actor said he is ‘excited’ for the hit show to ‘go out on a high’.

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