VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives Be the first to meet the latest showbiz babies, see the most sought after wedding pictures of the year, or take a guided tour around your favourite star's lavish multi-million pound home - all for free! The actor started his hugely successful career back in 1980 when he appeared in TV movie The Long March. Adrian Dunbar has left Line of Duty fans scratching their heads following his comments about the show on Good Morning Britain. Sex symbol he may be, but unlike his alter ego, whose marriage is on the rocks, Dunbar is still married to the woman he met when he left drama school, Australian actress and casting director Anna Nygh. They both are in the same industry so that made things easier for them to work as a couple. , updated All rights reserved. Adrian explained Ted's saying "mother of God" came from his dad Sean, who died suddenly in 1979 from a brain haemorrhage. Adrian Dunbar laughs uneasily when I bring up the tattoo. Speaking in a new interview, the actor , 62, told how his father Sean used to say 'Mother of God' all the time, adding that Ted's infamous saying is a way of honouring and thanking him in a 'certain way'. I've been sweating away for 30 years then I became Hastings. He was born on 1 August, 1958. Fans, however, are convinced the DCI is being blackmailed by an OCG, following her emotional outburst when she was summoned to pick up a new burner. He was also secretly affiliated with organised crime. Adrian Dunbar and his wife Anna have a grown up daughter called Madeleine together. H - the fourth man at large during an ongoing hunt for the 'bent copper'. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. "And to have found out I was this arch villain . When asked about his relationship with his stepson, he claimed that it was as difficult because Ted was already a mature man with his own set of ideals and values. Until Line Of Duty, he had never done a 'returning series'. Adrian added: "It was a relief for me, as I spent all this time playing this character and I always thought Ted had a sense of duty and a moral core. Tommy Hunterwas the leader of the OCG in earlier series of the show, and a paedophile. Adrian Dunbar alongside Natasha Richardson in the 1994 movie Widow's Peak. Ted has been a firm favourite with fans alongside Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) and Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) in the award-winning series but Line of Duty is far from Adrian's first role. Dunbar dashed home, but didn't make it in time to say goodbye, which cast a shadow over him for years to come. 'I don't know anyone else I could have hooked up with who could have handled me,' says Dunbar. Adrian preferred that Ted would stay at his own place instead of moving in with . Niomi Harris For Mailonline Adrian Dunbar. "And to have found out I was this arch villain . Since 2012, he has played Superintendent Ted Hastings in all six series of BBC Television's Line of Duty. Earlier in his career he was lead singer in his own band Adie Dunbar and the Jonahs, playing a style of music he calls 'folk jazz'. Here's our pick of the best. Dunbar also starred as Jim Hogan on the Virgin Media Television original drama Blood. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More recently he has been performing in a central London branch of Pizza Express for an 'Audience With' event, and performed a rousing rendition of What A Wonderful World on Ireland's Late, Late Show. As he called her name, it was too late, and she was gunned down, with her death confirmed moments later as Chloe cried. Major Cast - Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, Hugo Speer, Kasia Koleczek, Tom Chambers. Even after she tipped off Davidson and incurred the wrath of Ted Hastings, fans have continued to speculate that she is so deep undercover that even Hastings is having to keep her true agenda secret. Oscar Cainer tells all. Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. That moment haunted him throughout his life. Kim Robillard Security Guard 1 episode, 2011. As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book. TED HASTINGS has become a fan favourite on Line of Duty thanks to his amazing one-liners. 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But what about the man playing him? TED Hastings' killer catchphrases in Line of Duty including "Mother of God" are borrowed from actor Adrian Dunbar's carpenter father. 'I thought: "I've too much to do and this stuff is getting in the way and I can't be at a party any more. he admitted they belonged to his father and he . He lives in Crouch End, North London. Line Of Dutys Adrian Dunbar reveals he is not H, Adrian Dunbar pays tribute to his late father with one of Ted Hasting's catchphrases, Martin Compston said fans can expect huge things from the fourth episode of series six, Kelly joined the cast of the hit show for series six. Father Paul Stone 1 episode, 1995 Gerard Lee . Adrian Dunbar as Ted Hastings and Vicky McClure as Kate Fleming in series four of Line of Duty. His Scottish links also suggest he could be related to Davidson. 's daily newsletter. He then told Buckells that's what happens "to a rat" before leaving the cell. Actor: The Crying Game. But as the convoy of armed police sped through the streets, they were suddenly ambushed by the Organised Crime Group, causing the white van Steve and Jimmy were in to flip onto its side. Father O'Shea 1 episode, 1996 Gerard McSorley . Recently on television he has played Superintendent Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, has become known for theater.Them forming a strong bond and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, and. Such is the likeness that until Line Of Duty turned Dunbar into a household name, he would often be greeted in the street as 'Mr Neeson' or just plain 'Liam'. 'I'm the biggest TV star this week,' he said on ITV's Good Morning Britain sofa yesterday, putting an excitable Piers Morgan in his place. EnglishPoor Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) has been informed that he will need to take early retirement, with Patricia being brought in to head up a scaled-back anti-corruption unit.Line of Duty star Anna Maxwell Martin responds to Patricia Carmichael fan theoryAs the show kicked o, seasoned fans took to He decided to stop drinking at 40. The Ted Hastings actor appeared in My Left Foot (1989) and The Crying Game (1992) after finishing drama school. BEL MOONEY:Why does caring for my dad take over my life? Craig Parkinson, who played Matthew 'Dot' Cottan in the show, said on BBC Sounds podcast Obsessed with Line of Duty: 'Somebody is in that flat and theres some connection with Gail Vella, the investigative journalist. But as the convoy of armed police sped through the streets, they were suddenly ambushed by the Organised Crime Group, causing the white van Steve and Jimmy were in to flip onto its side. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. OK! 'He would say, "Mother of God" all the time. He even had his own band called Adie Dunbar and the Jonahs, with Adrian as lead singer. Derek Hilton was a Chief Superintendentand later the Assistant Chief Constable of Central Police. Anna is also an actor and is best known for appearing in shows like Minder and the 1978 film Sweeney 2. While Adrian loves playing serious roles like Ted Hastings, he has revealed that he would also love a chance to make people laugh. Adrian Dunbar is a Northern Irish actor and director, known for his television and his theatre work. 'Also Jed was aware that our audience and audiences in general, like to think that those people who are in charge do have a sense of moral fortitude and that there are people out there who will do the right thing, 'So all that was riding on the idea that Ted could be a baddie, so I am glad he came out of it with flying colours.'. The Northern Irish actor explained that he was wary of such incidents after growing up during the Troubles. 'I was trying to stop them getting knocked down in the street after the lights turned green. Adrian Dunbar has revealed Ted Hastings' most iconic catchphrase on Line of Duty is actually a tribute to his late father. Dunbar co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film Hear My Song, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards.[1]. Although season six has centered around the murder of journalist Gail Vella, one obscure theory is that she is in fact still alive. 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Dunbar co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film Hear My Song, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards.. Chloe and armed police officer Ruby Jonesy Jones rushed to help the men escape under heavy fire from the OCG, and just as Jonesy managed to climb up and open the van door, Steve spotted a gunman in a building behind her. Kathe Mazur Lisa Coates 1 . When he's not playing coppers, Dunbar still likes to indulge his other talent: music. When his father was dying, he was not able to be near him. Kimberley Nixon (Griet) and Adrian Dunbar (Vermeer) in the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' at the Theatre Royal in London in 2008. Become an OK! He went onto study at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Despite not making it to the final edit, stills of Adrian from the film were used to promote the release. The band have released an album called Two Brothers, and many one the songs on the album have been written by Adrian himself. She did not allow herself to get caught up with being insecure because she knew that Adrian was perfecting the craft of his passion. He was shot in the mouth in a staged suicide in season four. I'm enjoying myself too much,"' he said. Gates' daughter was last seen in season one in 2012, which means she'd be roughly the same age as Bishop is now. Since recently returning to the world of crime dramain the ITV series Ridleyas the namesake hero, retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley, here's everything you need to know about Adrian Dunbar Adrian was born in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland and raised as a Roman Catholic. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. When asked how he met Anna, he said that he met her when he was nominated for the BAFTA award. Everything you need to know about Line of Duty star Vicky McClure including her BAFTA and director fianc. "Jed is aware of our audience and they know Ted has a sense of moral fortitude. 'I think they do appreciate that Line of Duty does try and show that there is a lot of slog in police work. (Image credit: Getty) Adrian Dunbar has become a much-loved household name since landing the role of Superintendent Ted Hastings, the chief of police anti-corruption unit AC-12 in BBC crime drama Line of Duty. . He is also known for playing 'Ted Hastings' in the BBC show Line Of Duty. Kyle Secor Father Peter DiBuono 1 episode, 2013. . LINE of Duty's Adrian Dunbar has revealed one of his character's most famous catchphrases, 'Mother of God', is actually in tribute to his late father. Constable (1982-1989) Sergeant (1989-1995) Inspector (1995-2005) Chief Inspector (2005-2009) . Adrian Dunbar is known as an Irish actor, screenplay writer, and director. You're much more in control of what you do here.'. Is Adrian Dunbar in Father Ted? The comments below have not been moderated. "He would say, Mother of God all the time. 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Personal. I am glad he came out of it with flying colours.". How To Fail With Elizabeth Day on Apple Podcasts. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Rumours of a feud between Victoria Beckham and her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz have been rife ever since the actress married Brooklyn Beckham in May 2022. Anna was very understanding whenever Adrian had to be away from home because she understood the demands of his job. Something went wrong, please try again later. Possibly the most quoted of . Adrian was ten when his parents, Sean and Pauline, a home-maker with a beautiful singing voice who instilled her son with a love of music, moved to Portadown in Co Armagh to find work. Adrian Dunbar says he nicked his Line of Duty character's famous catchphrases from his father Credit: BBC. After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at Whats On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off. Adrian attended London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama and while he was there he became friends with Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey, actor Liam Neeson, and Coronation Street's Charles Lawson. The Northern Irish police officer, played by Adrian Dunbar, has delighted us with his local idioms and phrases that make all the formal police talk (with its many acronyms and initialisms) so much livelier. How to use the 'JAILBREAK' version of ChatGPT: Simple trick lets you access an unfiltered alter-ego of the 'How I snatched JK Rowling's baby out of her abusive husband's arms - and helped her flee with the Harry French authorities fear 'narco-tourists' could flock to Normandy beaches after 'more than two tonnes of Do not sell or share my personal information. BA1 1UA. Anna also brought in a stepson for Adrian from a previous relationship that she was involved in. Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar, who plays Superintendent Ted Hastings, has revealed he pays tribute to his late father in the show with one of Ted's famous catchphrases. Gates died at the end of the first season when he walked into a busy road after getting a confession from gang leader Tommy Hunter, who had been blackmailing the police officer into covering up their criminal activity. Drama Netflix Prime Video. He used to just say 'Mother' and we know what he meant. 'The first time I stepped on stage in the local theatre I knew what I needed to do I knew I had found the right place to be,' he said. Channel 5, 2021 | Travel, Documentary. Mark Atteberry . Here, MailOnline examines some of the most prominent fan theories, Kate Fleming HASN'T left AC-12 and is working undercover. It wouldn't be Line of Duty if things didn't swiftly start going wrong for unit AC-12. Currently Superintendent Ted Hastings in BBC One's Line of Duty. John Corbett was an undercover cop in series five who had his throat slit, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a mysterious link to a woman, Anne-Marie, whom fans claim could also be Davidson's mother. As much-loved anti-corruption officer Ted Hastings in . Superintendent Hastings' Ted-isms have become somewhat . Dunbar's theatre credits include The Shaughraun and Exiles at Dublin's Abbey Theatre; Real Dreams and The Danton Affair at the Royal Shakespeare Company; King Lear, Pope's Wedding, Saved and Up to the Sun And Down to the Centre at Royal Court Theatre and Conversations on a Homecoming at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast; A Trinity of Two (as Oscar Wilde) at Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre; and Boeing Boeing (London, 2007). The pigs had to go!". Adrian Dunbar. And while his character's Irish-influenced phrases have become legendary, Adrian, 62, has revealed one of his most used sayings, "Mother of God", was inspired by his late father Sean. 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Even famous actors end up on the cutting room floor, and that's exactly what happened to Adrian after his role as Princess Leia's adopted father was cut from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Unlike his peer Liam Neeson, Dunbar has not pursued a Hollywood path, although he did have a role in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Line Of Duty viewers convinced former OCG leader Tommy Hunter is Jo Davidson's blood relative - and that the crime boss could still be ALIVE. . During the same interview, Adrian also confirmed that Ted is not mystery villain 'H'. Adrian Dunbar and Susanna Reid 'Good Morning Britain' TV show in April 2019, 'Yet I never managed to have even one conversation with my father. The Northern Irish star's father died suddenly in 1979 from a brain haemorrhage while he was in his second year at drama school in London. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 27 following. he has played Superintendent Ted Hastings in all six series of BBC Television's Line of Duty. He is an actor and producer, known for. One of the most shocking discoveries was AC-12's Kate is now working with a new team- with some fans suggesting she could even be the infamous H. While chatting to her new gaffer DCI Davidson, Kate said: 'I got fed upon nicking coppers, I'd rather go after the psycho who murdered Gail [Vella].'. "Jed is aware of our audience and they know Ted has a sense of moral fortitude. Adrian Dunbar, 62, is best known as Superintendent Ted Hastings in BBC's Line of Duty which is set to return for the much-anticipated series six on Sunday. The overriding theories suggested that Davidson's relative was either Tommy Hunter, of series one and two, Mike Dryden of series two, John Corbett of series five, or Derek Hilton, killed off in series four. The series is shot in Belfast and this week the cast reunited to start filming on the . It's so funny, but it's great.'. ', He added: 'So the "Mother of Gods" are a way of saying thanks to him in certain ways.'. 'I was sober, they were drunk,' insisted Dunbar. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. I would have been in real difficulty accepting that. LINE OF Duty star Adrian Dunbar has revealed the inspiration behind his character Ted Hastings' most popular catchphrases. The pigs had to go.'. O K, we need to get something out of the way before we embark on the review proper of the new, 90-minutes-a-pop, Adrian Dunbar vehicle Ridley (ITV). He even thought of leaving his career of acting, but his mother wanted him to pursue his dreams. In fact, Adrian Dunbar has had a very versatile and surprisingly starry career, spanning the best part of 40 years. His use of the word 'fella', meanwhile, has sparked its own pub game (pints sunk when Hastings deploys the word). Ted, Anna 's son from her first marriage Ulster in June 2009 in recognition of his father.