LINE of Duty character Steve Arnott left fans in hysterics with an easy-to-miss reference to the coronavirus pandemic. The detective sergeant, played by Martin Compston, returned in the brand new series of the police drama alongside Kate Fleming star Vicky McClure and Ted Hastings actor Adrian Dunbar.
During the opening episode of the long-waited series six, Arnott was seen having some down time in his home, drinking none other than a bottle of Corona beer.
Fans found commented on the reference to Covid-19 as one penned: "AHAHAHA im dying steve arnott drinking corona beer #LineOfDuty #LineofDuty6 mother of god." Another chuckled: "Bit cheeky of Steve Arnott to have Corona beer in the first episode of Line of duty." While this fan guessed:.