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Line of Duty biggest UK drama in 13 years

Most-watched drama episode outranks Bodyguard and Downton Abbey.

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Line Of Duty’s Season 6, which is currently screening in Britain, last week drew an impressive 11 million viewers making it the most-watched television drama episode in the UK since 2008.

That honour went to Doctor Who’s Christmas Day special in 2008, which was watched by 11.7M viewers.

The drama by writer / producer Jed Mercurio tops his own hit Bodyguard, which drew 10.4m in 2018.

Line Of Duty also beat the best performing episodes of Downton Abbey, which hit a high in 2011 when 10.6m watched the Season 2 finale.

The finale is due to air this week.

Line of Duty is currently screening in Australia via Britbox.

Source: Deadline

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  1. I’m still waiting for some news regarding a second season of Bodyguard, with Line of Duty now conclude Bodyguard must be next in line.
    As a British police procedure show Line of Duty was a cut above the rest, maintaining a remarkable production consistency, I am looking forward to SE06.

  2. I’ve only just discovered this show and am binge-watching my way towards series 6. This is awesome drama that deserves every plaudit sent its way.

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