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 Vicky McClure has just revealed a release date and shared an update on the future of the show! Vicky, who plays bomb disposal operative Lana Washington, shared the major updates in an Instagram post.

"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!

While we await the arrival of Trigger Point series 3 on our screens, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming third instalment, including the cast, plot and how to watch it.

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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.

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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.

"Having had such a positive response to the previous two series, we want to make the next 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," says Vicky.

It sounds promising - so what's in store for the plot? 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. So what will be their fate? We'll have to tune in to find out.

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.

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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...

mccli0013290 ©eddie mulholland her majesty will visit the set of tv drama trigger point, which is currently being filmed on location in london. accompanied by dame carolyn mccall, chief executive of itv, and executive producers jed mercurio and jessica sharkey, the queen will meet cast and crew involved in the upcoming third series, including vicky mcclure and a bomb disposal expert advising the production. her majesty will have the opportunity to observe the team in action while a scene is filmed.the queen will join a reception attended by familiar faces from some of itv’s well known programmes and staff working behind the scenes in a range of areas across the company.her majesty will view a display looking back on royal moments in itv’s 70 year history and showcasing itv’s range of work over the years. following a speech by dame carolyn mccall, the queen will cut a clapperboard shaped cake to mark the occasion.pic : the queen on the set of trigger point with vfx supervisor mark robinson and jed mercurio.
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Who’s starring in Trigger Point series 3?

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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, we finally have a release date for Trigger Point series 3 - well, sort of! Vicky McClure has shared that we can expect to see the series arrive on ITV this autumn. While we await its arrival, 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, as well as the release date, Vicky McClure also shared that Trigger Point will be returning for a fourth series, which is currently in production. As soon as we have more news on the next instalment, we'll share it here.