Future of Vicky McClure's Trigger Point revealed by ITV ahead of series three launch this autumn
Trigger Point stars
Washington
, a bomb disposal operative.
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The future of ITV thriller Trigger Point has been revealed
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Vicky McClure stars in the leading role
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The show launched in 2022 and has aired two series to date
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ITV have now recommissioned the high-stakes show for a fourth series.
Earlier this year, Vicky
Polly Hill,
ITV
's Director of Drama, shared her excitement about the show being confirmed to return.
She said: "
Trigger Point
is one of
ITV
's most-watched dramas of last year after Mr Bates vs The
Post Office
so I'm delighted that this thrilling series is returning for a fourth series."
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Polly added: "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."
While star Vicky commented: "We're all buzzing
ITV
have such faith in this series to commission a fourth before the third has even aired."
She continued: "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
."
The premise follows
a bomb squad in
London
and the difficult situations they handle on a daily basis.
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Vicky's character, Lana, leads a Metropolitan Police bomb squad - but has a background as an Afghan War veteran.
In particular, the show's second series was a huge hit with viewers and gained 8.1 million viewers when it aired.
Future of huge ITV drama confirmed after explosive cliffhanger ending to latest series
It became the second most watched drama for
ITV
, with
taking the spot of number one.
The Sun
Trigger Point
would be receiving a third series.
A source revealed: 'Someone is targeting individuals, and demanding revenge.
'Working alongside the police counterterrorism unit, the bomb disposal squad race against time to find the bomber before they claim their next victim.'
Eric Shango, Nabil Elouahabi, Natalie Simpson and Maanuv Thiara were also revealed to be returning.
Earlier this year, Channel 5
Trigger Point
" show following Britain's bomb disposal squads.
Trigger Point airs on ITV1 and STV - and is available to stream on ITVX.
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
Professor T:
Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
Red Eye:
Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
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