Adrian grew up in Enniskillen in Fermanagh, which has a majority Catholic population. Bent copper H is due to be unmasked, with AC-12 chief Ted among the names in the frame. Kylie Noble is a journalist and writer from County Fermanagh. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! Here, MailOnline examines some of the most prominent fan theories, Kate Fleming HASN'T left AC-12 and is working undercover. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time shes pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. One of the tragedies for me is that now my career has taken off to this extent, shes not really aware of it.. Fans have suggested that Bishop either took her mother's maiden name or the name of a step-father, so that her true identity remains a secret - for now. Dunbar co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film Hear My Song, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards. In the film, the brutality of the War of Independence is conveyed via their relationship. He is most famous for co-writing and starring in the film, Hear My Song. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 41.6K followers. That moment haunted him throughout his life. Adrian Dunbar was born in Enniskillen in 1958 and is the eldest of seven children. Fans speculated over who Jo's mother could be after she was seen in a photograph in the first episode. For most of his career, the County Fermanagh actor was a jobbing thesp. It wouldn't be Line of Duty if things didn't swiftly start going wrong for unit AC-12. Im watching Line of Duty waiting to hear Keep er lit. Adrian and Neil, pictured here in 2003, met while they were at drama school. Adrian Dunbar plays the role of Father Peter Flathery. He is best known as Superintendent Ted Hastings in BBCs Line of Duty which is set to return for the much-anticipated series six on Sunday. Line of Duty is expected to smash viewing records tonight, with what might be its very last episode. Adrian Dunbar (born 1 August 1958) is an Irish actor, director and singer, known for his television and his theatre work. At the end of the last season of the show, it had been suspected that AC-12 head Ted could be H - the fourth man at large during an ongoing hunt for the 'bent copper'. He was educated at St Joseph's College, Enniskillen before attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.[2]. When his father was dying, he was not able to be near him. He is an actor and producer, known for The Crying Game (1992), Hear My Song (1991) and Line of Duty (2012). So the Mother of Gods are a way of saying thanks to him in certain ways.. 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Since recently returning to the world of crime dramain the ITV series Ridleyas the namesake hero, retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley, here's everything you need to know about Adrian Dunbar Adrian was born in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland and raised as a Roman Catholic. 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She was focused on physical therapy because she liked informing people about how massages could make them healthier. The actor grew up at the height of The Troubles in a Catholic family with his father Sean working as a carpenter while his mother Pauline was a homemaker. He would say, Mother of God all the time. Julie Wagner Molly DeGeorge 1 episode, 2011. There was a problem. His father, Sean, worked as a carpenter while his mother, Pauline, was a homemaker. And Adrian Dunbar has revealed his character Superintendent Ted Hastings' catchphrase is actually a tribute to his late father. The play was the first to be staged in the Naughton Studio in the new Lyric Theatre in Belfast after it reopened in 2011, and was revived for a tour to Theatre Row in New York in September 2013. I am glad he came out of it with flying colours. Dunbar played the role of Tullus Aufidius in the BBC radio production of Coriolanus. He also made a guest appearance in the BBC Radio 4 series Baldi, and appeared on stage as Vermeer in an adaptation of Girl with a pearl earring. TED Hastings killer catchphrases in Line of Duty including Mother of God are borrowed from actor Adrian Dunbars carpenter father. Adrian also ruled himself out as the elusive H after suspicions were thrown on Hastings in series five, admitting he was relieved when his adored character was eventually taken out of the firing line. Adrian explained Ted's saying "mother of God" came from his dad Sean, who died suddenly in 1979 from a brain haemorrhage. Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. Speaking in 2004, Adrian, the oldest of seven children, said: I was the first-born and he was very proud of me but he was never able to tell me that. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent sends emotional message to Dan Walker after horror accident,BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent shared a sweet get-well message to former co-host Dan Walker after his "scary" bike accident. A World Apart. Born into a family of 15, he could not walk or talk. His classic one-liners have become fondly known as Ted-isms, with fans eagerly awaiting more. Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox. Good Vibrations is a comedy-drama based on Terri Hooleys life. Best known for his role in BBC One's #LineOfDuty as Superintendent Ted Hastings *Adrian is not on Twitter* Adrian Dunbar and his wife Anna have a grown up daughter called Madeleine together. The Enniskillen man turned many a familiar Fermanagh phrase into what have become known as 'Tedisms' on the hit BBC show, in which he played Supt Ted Hastings. He has appeared in many cartoons and video games, such as Rayman, Code Lyoko, and Dragon Ball films.In his acting career, he acted in Jefferson in Paris, The Bourne Identity, Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard, Babylon A.D., Largo Winch and many theatrical productions, including several musicals. In 2008 he starred in and co-directed Brendan at the Chelsea by Janet Behan, playing Brendan Behan. Instagram page supporting the brilliant Adrian Dunbar. Ian McKellan portrays Richard, a fascist who is planning to take the throne. Twitter news page for Adrian Dunbar. The Dawning focuses on the loss of Nancys innocence as she ends up in a relationship with Angus. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Adrian, who hails from Eniskillen in Northern Ireland, made his name in films like Hear My Song, which he co-wrote, and My Left Foot. Anna is also an actor and is best known for appearing in shows like Minder and the 1978 film Sweeney 2. Adrian Dunbar plays railway worker Jack Dando, who witnesses the murder. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Adrian Dunbar Surprises the Late Late Audience with a Live Performance. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Last Sundays pulled in almost 11million - making it the most-watched UK drama since the 2008 Doctor Who Christmas Day special, seen by 11.7million. When asked about his relationship with his parents, he said that he was not very close to his father but his mother gave him support throughout his career. All rights reserved. Join us for our Line of Duty live chat each Sunday evening from 8.30pm to share the latest theories, twists and turns from the gang at AC12. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Jed is aware of our audience and they know Ted has a sense of moral fortitude. But Adrian Dunbar once took on a much calmer role, as it was revealed he is the. Since 2012, he has played Superintendent Ted Hastings in all six series of BBC Television's Line of Duty. Father Brown: Series 10. Anthony Hopkins stars as Angus Barrie, an Irish Republican Army member. Adrian has also revealed he was blindsided by the attention he has received in the role and told The Telegraph: I thought there would be a lot of things that would come off the back of this part but definitely not being a sex symbol.. Unlike his Line of Duty alter ego Ted Hastings whose marriage has gone down the pan, Adrian and his wife Anna have been happily married since 1986 after meeting not long after Adrian left drama school. Do you agree with us? He joined the cast of Line Of Duty in 2012 as Superintendent Ted Hastings where he is known for his Northern Irish sayings including Mother of God. We highlight the most inspiring experiences Ireland has to offer. 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