The hit ITV drama from the creator of Line of Duty is officially coming back for season four – after the show has been off the air for over a year.
The bomb threat drama Trigger Point stars Vicky McClure as Afghan war veteran Lana Washington, whose bomb disposal team is tasked with protecting the public from explosives and terrorist threats.
Produced by Jed Mercurio, the nail-biting show has been commissioned for a fourth season before the third has even aired.
Season three wrapped filming in London last month and is set to hit screens this autumn, with the freshly renewed fourth season coming in 2026.
The show averaged eight million viewers for its second series and became the second most-watched drama on ITV1 (behind Mr Bates vs The Post Office) when it aired way back in 2024.
McClure, 42, will film the batch of season four episodes this summer, sharing a short clip from the set of Trigger Point season three to confirm the good news.
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McClure showed her blackened fingers, presumably from filming bomb stunts, and told fans: ‘We’re having a brilliant time. We’re nearly wrapped. It’s very explosive in there but I can’t show you.
She then teased: ‘What I can tell you is I’ve got a little secret. This is not the end. We’re about to bounce straight into series four.’
McClure added: ‘I can’t wait to continue the story of Lana Washington and her colleagues and the brilliant people that make this show.’
In a statement the Line of Duty star said she’s ‘buzzing’ ITV have backed the drama enough to greenlit season four before the third has even aired.
‘I love working with the team, we have a great time making the show and I cannot wait to continue Lana’s journey on Trigger Point,’ said McClure.
ITV’s Director of Drama Polly Hill praised the show as one of ITV’s ‘most-watched dramas’ of 2024, adding: ‘I’m delighted that this thrilling series is returning for a fourth series.
‘I know audiences will be once again on the edge of their seat as Lana and the team take us on another thrilling ride to keep the capital safe.’
Mercurio and McClure are both listed as executive producers for the upcoming fourth season, with Bloodlands writer Chris Brandon on board to pen the scripts.
Trigger Point series 1-2 are available to stream on ITVX, with series 3 arriving this autumn.
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