At the National Television Awards, cast members of the BBC series Line of Duty, including Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, and Martin Compston, were reportedly instructed not to answer questions regarding the show’s return. Despite earlier promotions in which the actors enthusiastically discussed the upcoming seventh series, representatives appeared to restrict any discussion about the programme during the event’s press activities. The move surprised some observers given the prior public interest and anticipation surrounding the new season’s release. No official explanation was provided for the decision to limit commentary on the series at the awards ceremony.