Vicky has a blast in bomb disposal role

Published date22 January 2022
The show is produced by Jed Mercurio - the much-lauded writer of Line Of Duty - so with Vicky in the starring role, comparisons are bound to be drawn between the two dramas

However, the actress tells us her character - former soldier Lana Washington - is very different to Line Of Duty's Kate and the series is far more-action packed.

"I didn't feel anything like Kate when I was in this. We certainly don't look the same - I wear absolutely no make-up, my hair is in a scrappy little ponytail the whole time," she said.

"it's a very different show. There's a lot more action - it's an explosive drama. Of course, it can't be avoided that the police department are going to be part of it but I think that the audience will get involved in this new world and very quickly be transported there."

" Vicky is joined by Hustle star Adrian Lester, who plays Joel "Nut" Nutkins, Lana's fellow "expo", as the fficers are nicknamed.

""hey served together in the Army and have a longstanding friendship," said Vicky. "When they were away from home in the Army, they only had each other. I think I understand what that relationship is like, from working away as much as I do. I'm such a homebody and I hate that part of the job. Me, Adrian [Dunbar] and Martin [Compston] are a good example of colleagues becoming family on Line Of Duty, and Nut and Lana are very much that."

t." he show sees a terrorist campaign hit the capital, with Lana and Nut at the forefront of tracking down who is behind the bombings - and difusing the devices - before more lives are put in danger.

"Lana becomes more lost as she tries to work out who is planting these bombs and why it's getting closer to home," said Vicky. ""hey start to recognise signs there is a connection to the devices that they're picking up. And then in the middle of that she's got her own personal issues to deal with."

The show was filmed around London over the summer, with plenty of pyrotechnic explosions and actions scenes.

"I'm always keen to do as much as I can but this was the most physical job I have ever...

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