For those keeping a keen eye on ITV’s Trigger Point – aka Line Of Duty with more explosives and one of the best police shows on TV – you’ll be glad to know that finally, it's returning with an exceptional series 3. That's right, Vicky McClure is back as bomb disposal operative Lana Washington who dedicates herself to keeping the capital safe from explosive devices and terrorist threats - this week!
The new series will see Vicky and her team investigate a bomb threat that soon reveals itself to be the start of a sinister vendetta – and it’s set to be as explosive as ever. While we await the arrival of Trigger Point series 3 on our screens, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming third and fourth instalments, including the cast, plot and how to watch it.
What is Trigger Point about?
The series, which first arrived on our screens in 2022, puts the spotlight on counter terrorism policing. Vicky McClure plays front line officer Lana Washington, an experienced bomb disposal operative, known as an ‘Expo’ and she and her team deal with terrorist threats across the capital. It’s a high-octane series that will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat!
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How did Trigger Point series 2 end?
The second series, which aired in January last year, averaged 8.1m viewers and saw Lana go up against an anarchist group known as "The Wave", who sought to bring down the current power structures in society with their campaign of terror. Sound dangerous? It certainly was.
If you haven't seen the show, we won't spoil it, but we will tell you that, thankfully, Lana lived to tell the tale. The question is, will Lana and her team survive another series? The jury's still out...
What will happen in Trigger Point series 3?
Executive producer Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty) has promised plenty of "twists, turns, bangs and blasts" from series 3, while Vicky has promised to make it even more thrilling. Comprising of six episodes, the new series will see Lana Washington and her team of bomb disposal officers (EXPOs) investigate a bomb threat, which soon reveals itself to be the start of a sinister vendetta: someone is targeting individuals and demanding revenge.
Working alongside the Police Counterterrorism Unit, the Bomb Disposal Squad must race against time to find the bomber before they claim their next victim. It's say to say we can expect another nerve-shredding watch then!
Vicky has said of the new series: “Trigger Point is back! We're all so excited to get going. Having had such a positive response to the previous two series, we want to make this new series even more exciting, keep everyone on the edge of their seats whilst getting to know even more about the brilliant characters in the show. Lana is such a complex character to play, it’s a joy for an actor to play a role with as many layers as Lana.”
What's been happening on the set of Trigger Point series 3?
Earlier this year, Vicky McClure shared that she’d been paid a visit by a very special guest. While filming the latest scenes, Vicky had an unexpected addition to her team as The Queen stopped by for a special visit. To celebrate ITV's 70th birthday, Her Majesty joined the cast and crew on set and sat in during a live take.
Photographs and footage of her visit show The Queen shaking hands with Vicky McClure and getting involved with the camera and sound team during a tense chase scene. It seems the series has a new Royal fan...
Who’s starring in Trigger Point series 3?
The cast of Trigger Point series 3 includes:
- Vicky McClure (Line of Duty)
- Eric Shango (On the Edge)
- Nabil Elouahabi (Blue Lights, Unforgotten)
- Natalie Simpson (North Sea Connection)
- Maanuv Thiara (DI Ray, Landscapers)
- Jason Flemyng (Gemma Bovery, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels)
How can I watch Trigger Point series 3?
At last, it's almost here! Trigger Point series 3 will premiere on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Sunday 26th October. In the meantime, you can catch up on the first and second series, which are available to stream on ITVX.
Will there be a Trigger Point series 4?
Yes - excitingly, Vicky McClure revealed on Instagram that Trigger Point will be returning for a fourth series, which is currently in production. You can see the post below.
"Explosive news, Trigger Point fans! Series 3 hits your screens this autumn, bringing all the heart-pounding action you love," the post reads. "And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Series 4 is officially now in production!
