Line of Duty Timeline ( Real )

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June 26, 2012

Premiere of Line of Duty

The first episode of the police procedural series 'Line of Duty' premiered on BBC Two in the United Kingdom.

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February 12, 2014

Series 2 Premiere

The second series of 'Line of Duty' premiered, increasing the show's popularity and critical acclaim.

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May 24, 2016

Series 3 Premiere

The third series of 'Line of Duty' began airing, continuing the story and receiving high viewership.

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March 26, 2017

Series 4 Premiere

The fourth series of 'Line of Duty' premiered on BBC One, marking the show’s move to a more prominent channel.

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March 31, 2019

Series 5 Premiere

Series 5 of 'Line of Duty' began airing, reflecting increased international success and critical acclaim.

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March 21, 2021

Series 6 Premiere

The highly anticipated sixth and final series of 'Line of Duty' premiered, concluding the popular show.

Line of Duty Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2000s

Death of Lisa McQueen

Lisa McQueen, a key figure in organized crime, is killed, initiating police investigations into her criminal network.

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Mid 2000s

Introduction of AC-12

Anti-Corruption Unit 12 (AC-12) is established to investigate corruption within the police force.

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Circa 2009

DS Steve Arnott Joins AC-12

Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott transfers to AC-12 to investigate corruption from within the force.

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Circa 2009

DS Kate Fleming Joins AC-12

Detective Sergeant Kate Fleming joins AC-12 bringing undercover expertise and intuition.

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2010

AC-12 Investigation into DCI Tony Gates

AC-12 investigates DCI Tony Gates for links to organized crime and corruption; Gates later dies in suspicious circumstances.

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2011

DS Steve Arnott Uncovers Corrupt Police Officers

Steve Arnott discovers a group of corrupt officers engaging in criminal activities within the force.

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2012

AC-12 Probes the Murder of Tommy Hunter

The unit investigates the murder of criminal Tommy Hunter which leads to uncovering multiple corrupt officers.

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2012

Undercover Operation by Kate Fleming

Kate Fleming conducts covert operations to gather evidence against corrupt officers.

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2013

Introduction of Superintendent Ted Hastings

Ted Hastings becomes head of AC-12, leading the fight against police corruption.

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2013

AC-12 Investigates DS Lindsay Denton

Investigation focuses on DS Lindsay Denton's suspected involvement in operative misconduct and corruption.

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2015

AC-12 Uncovers 'H' - The Corrupt Officer

The unit ultimately identifies 'H', a high-ranking corrupt officer within the police force.

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2015

The Murder of Detective Superintendent Stephen Hill

An event exposing the extent of corruption following the death of DS Hill during an investigation.

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2016

AC-12 Investigates Organized Crime Boss Tony Gates

New leads connect Tony Gates with deeper corruption and criminal conspiracies.

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2017

Arrest of Corrupt Officers from AC-12's Cases

Multiple officers are arrested based on gathered evidence of corruption and criminal activity.

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2018

Exposure of OC 'Fourth Man'

AC-12's long-standing search for the elusive 'Fourth Man' inside the police force comes to light.