Vicky McClure Reunites with ‘Best of Friends’ for Nottingham

The "Three Amigos" of AC-12 have been back on duty—though this time, the only investigation involved was finding the best pint in the East Midlands. Vicky McClure delighted fans in late January 2026 by sharing a series of "cosy" photos from a weekend reunion with her Line of Duty co-stars in her home city of Nottingham.

The gathering, which McClure described as the "best few days in Notts with the best of friends," saw the actress hosting Adrian Dunbar and Martin Compston for a winter break that has sent the show's massive fanbase into a frenzy of speculation.

A "Gaffer" in Nottingham

The highlight of the weekend was a visit to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, famously known as the oldest pub in England. McClure shared a carousel of images on Instagram, including a lead shot of her and Adrian Dunbar (the "Gaffer" himself) grinning outside the historic venue.

Another candid snap showed Dunbar sharing a drink with McClure’s husband, director Jonny Owen, while a third photo brought a surprising "crossover" to the mix. Joining the Line of Duty veterans was Eric Shango, who stars alongside McClure in her other hit police thriller, Trigger Point.

Wrapped Up for a "Chilly" Reunion

Despite the biting January 2026 temperatures, the group appeared to be in high spirits. The fashion for the weekend was strictly "Nottingham casual," with McClure opting for a padded gilet and oversized grey jumper, while Dunbar looked every bit the country gentleman in a thick checked jacket and a classic flat cap.

Local MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, even joined the chorus of fans on social media, commenting that she hoped "the gaffer enjoyed England's oldest pub."

Fueling Series 7 Rumors

While the reunion was ostensibly a social one, the timing has not gone unnoticed. In November 2025, the BBC officially confirmed that Series 7 of Line of Duty would begin filming in Belfast in Spring 2026.

Seeing the trio together just weeks before production is set to commence has led many to believe they were using the weekend to "get back into the AC-12 mindset" and perhaps look over scripts. Martin Compston added fuel to the fire by sharing his own photo of the group with the caption: "AC12 in the house (pub)."

The Bond Beyond the Screen

The "best of friends" label is no exaggeration. Since the show began in 2012, McClure, Dunbar, and Compston have famously become some of the closest friends in the industry. They frequently holiday together, and Dunbar and Compston were both prominent guests at McClure’s wedding in Nottingham in August 2023.

"It goes without saying I'm so excited Line of Duty is back!" McClure said in a recent statement. "Can't wait to work with Jed, Martin, and Adrian again. Belfast, we’ll see you soon!"

As the trio prepares to "pull the waistcoats on" once more, this cosy Nottingham weekend serves as a final moment of peace before they dive back into the complex world of anti-corruption and "mercurial" twists.

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