FANS of BBC drama Line of Duty have been savouring the prospect of a return to the screen for the show since reports of a new three-part special surfaced.
The ratings hit ended on something of a flat note, with fans upset at the low-key conclusion when the identity of corrupt policeman H was finally revealed.
Despite the ending, Jed Mercurio's show was a critical and commercial hit for its six seasons.
One of the reasons it proved so popular was its strong characters, not least Superintendent Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar.
The actor from Co. Fermanagh imbued the role with authenticity, with his litany of Northern Irish sayings and quotable catchphrases becoming a highlight for fans.
Here, we run down some of the character's most popular lines and most used sayings from the show, which was primarily filmed in Northern Ireland…
'Mother of God!'
'Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey!'
'Now we're sucking diesel!'
'Now we're cooking with gas!'
'If I see a bent copper I only know one way, and that's full throttle.'
'I didn't float up the Lagan in a bubble!'
'None of my people would plant evidence — they know I would throw the book at them, followed by the bookshelf!'
'Houl yer whisht!'
'For years the security in this department has been watertight, fella, absolutely watertight, then you come along and suddenly we're leaking like a colander!'
'God give me strength!'
'Hastings, like the battle.'
'You two look like you've lost a shilling and found a penny.'
'Back to the coal face the pair of ya, unless you've got some more egg-sucking tips for your granny!'
'That's us now!'
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