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Martin Compston

Martin Compston stars as Fulmer in Amazon's thriller The Rig.

The Rig: Scotland’s North Sea-set ‘eco-thriller’ to get a second series

You can always rely on Martin Compston for a good quote.
You can always rely on Martin Compston for a good quote.

13 funny and interesting quotes from Martin Compston

Martin Compston, right, lost out on the role of Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders to Cillian Murphy, left.
Martin Compston, right, lost out on the role of Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders to Cillian Murphy, left.

Martin Compston recalls failed Peaky Blinders audion

Martin Compston has revealed that singer Kyle Falconer was in jail on the day he was due to sing at the actor’s wedding.
Martin Compston has revealed that singer Kyle Falconer was in jail on the day he was due to sing at the actor’s wedding.

Martin Compston reveals why The View frontman missed his wedding

Tony Curran and Martin Compston star as Tully and Jimmy in Mayflies. Picture: Jamie Simpson
Tony Curran and Martin Compston star as Tully and Jimmy in Mayflies. Picture: Jamie Simpson

Hibernating Scottish viewers spoilt for choice of new home-grown entertainment

Martin Compston stars as communications operator Fulmer in The Rig
Martin Compston stars as communications operator Fulmer in The Rig

It's tricky to make oil rig life look real but Compston's drama succeeds.

Edinburgh-born Gordon Smart joins Good Morning Britain as their newest presenter.
Edinburgh-born Gordon Smart joins Good Morning Britain as their newest presenter.

Who is Gordon Smart? ITV’s new Scottish presenter for Good Morning Britain

Adrian Dunbar, Rochenda Sandall, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston attend the "Line of Duty" photocall at BFI Southbank on March 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)
Adrian Dunbar, Rochenda Sandall, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston attend the "Line of Duty" photocall at BFI Southbank on March 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Line Of Duty: Reports say show to return for three-part Christmas special

Martin Compston stars in BBC Scotland's Mayflies, the TV adaptation of the Andrew O'Hagan novel. Pic: Jamie Simpson
Martin Compston stars in BBC Scotland's Mayflies, the TV adaptation of the Andrew O'Hagan novel. Pic: Jamie Simpson

Actor Martin Compston on new BBC drama Mayflies and why time is precious

Emily Hampshire, Martin Compston and Iain Glen pictured at a premiere of the first episode of the new Amazon Prime series The Rig at the Everyman cinema in Edinburgh ahead of its launch on 6 January. Picture: Andrew Timms
Emily Hampshire, Martin Compston and Iain Glen pictured at a premiere of the first episode of the new Amazon Prime series The Rig at the Everyman cinema in Edinburgh ahead of its launch on 6 January. Picture: Andrew Timms

The Rig: Stars launch Scotland's supernatural North Sea thriller

Scottish Fling on the Western Isles. From left to right: Martin Compston, Coinneach MacLeod (aka The Highland Baker), Phil MacHugh Pic: BBC/Tern Television Productions/Jack Harrison
Scottish Fling on the Western Isles. From left to right: Martin Compston, Coinneach MacLeod (aka The Highland Baker), Phil MacHugh Pic: BBC/Tern Television Productions/Jack Harrison

Duolingo's Gaelic lessons mean I won't run out of Irn-Bru - Gaby Soutar

Callum Martin received a personal message of support from his hero Ewan McGregor.
Callum Martin received a personal message of support from his hero Ewan McGregor.

Young Star Wars fans gets personal message from his hero Ewan McGregor

Dylan Moran and Morgana Robinson in Stuck
Dylan Moran and Morgana Robinson in Stuck

Aida Smith's TV week: Martin Compston's Scottish Fling, Ladhood, Stuck

Tony Curran will star alongside Martin Compston in a BBC adaptation of Mayflies
Tony Curran will star alongside Martin Compston in a BBC adaptation of Mayflies

Martin Compston and Tony Curran to star in new BBC drama

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has teamed up with Edinburgh-born broadcaster Gordon Smart to launch a brand new podcast.
Line of Duty star Martin Compston has teamed up with Edinburgh-born broadcaster Gordon Smart to launch a brand new podcast.

Martin Compston launches ‘Restless Natives: The Podcast’

Line of Duty stars Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure could be set to work with Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh in a new drama about James Connolly.
Line of Duty stars Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure could be set to work with Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh in a new drama about James Connolly.

Line of Duty stars in talks for Irvine Welsh James Connolly show

Martin Compston.
Martin Compston.

Martin Compston denies singing IRA lyrics at Las Vegas Celtic convention

Line of Duty stars Martin Compston and Vicky McClure have given fans hope of a seventh season of the hit crime drama.
Line of Duty stars Martin Compston and Vicky McClure have given fans hope of a seventh season of the hit crime drama.

Compston and McClure give update on Line of Duty

Martin Compston has said all children should have the right to play football safely ahead of Soccer Aid 2022. Picture: Soccer Aid/ITV
Martin Compston has said all children should have the right to play football safely ahead of Soccer Aid 2022. Picture: Soccer Aid/ITV

Martin Compston: ‘all kids have right to normal life'

Vicky McClure as DI Kate Fleming and Martn Compston as DI Steve Arnott in Line of Duty.
Vicky McClure as DI Kate Fleming and Martn Compston as DI Steve Arnott in Line of Duty.

Martin Compston pokes fun at Line of Duty co-star

Line of Duty actor Martin Compston, second from left, has launched a swanky private members club. Photo. Martin Compston / Instagram
Line of Duty actor Martin Compston, second from left, has launched a swanky private members club. Photo. Martin Compston / Instagram

Martin Compston launches swanky private members

Martin Compston has been a lifelong Celtic FC fan.
Martin Compston has been a lifelong Celtic FC fan.

Beinga star actor helped Line of Duty's Martin Compston achieve football dreams

Michael Sheen and David Tennant have been making a new series of Good Omens in Scotland.
Michael Sheen and David Tennant have been making a new series of Good Omens in Scotland.

New studios help Edinburgh generate nearly £14m from film and TV productions

Martin Compston uses an English accent as DS Steve Arnott in 'Line of Duty'.
Martin Compston uses an English accent as DS Steve Arnott in 'Line of Duty'.

Martin Compston believes Scottish accent makes his characters 'charming'

2021 saw STV deliver the highest revenue and operating profit, and lowest net debt on record, says chief executive Simon Pitts. Picture: contributed.
2021 saw STV deliver the highest revenue and operating profit, and lowest net debt on record, says chief executive Simon Pitts. Picture: contributed.

Good reception: broadcaster STV channels record revenue in 'exceptional year'

Martin Compston will be travelling around Scotland for the new BBC Two series Scottish Fling.
Martin Compston will be travelling around Scotland for the new BBC Two series Scottish Fling.

Martin Compston to make travel show exploring 'what makes modern Scotland tick'

Line of Duty star Martin Compston is just one of the famous faces set to walk the red carpet at the Glasgow Film Festival.
Line of Duty star Martin Compston is just one of the famous faces set to walk the red carpet at the Glasgow Film Festival.

Ten events where the stars will walk the red carpet at the Glasgow Film Festival

Martin Compston will appear at the Glasgow Film Festival next month.
Martin Compston will appear at the Glasgow Film Festival next month.

Martin Compston, Jack Lowden and Alan Cumming to head down red carpet in Glasgow

Comedian Fern Brady. Photo: Matt Crockett
Comedian Fern Brady. Photo: Matt Crockett

Who has been named Scotland's most influential Twitter user?

Martin Compston says dream role is to play Edinburgh-born Irish republican leader James Connolly.
Martin Compston says dream role is to play Edinburgh-born Irish republican leader James Connolly.

Martin Compston wants to play James Connolly

Scotland fans celebrate during a FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park, on October 09 , 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Scotland fans celebrate during a FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park, on October 09 , 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Martin Compston, Nicola Sturgeon and more react to dramatic Scotland win

Daniel Craig is set to hang up his Bond tuxedo after starring in No Time To Die, the latest instalment in the series. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Universal Pictures.
Daniel Craig is set to hang up his Bond tuxedo after starring in No Time To Die, the latest instalment in the series. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Universal Pictures.

Martin Compston tipped to be next James Bond

Line of Duty actor Martin Compston enjoyed a night out at the new Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh’s Princes Street.
Line of Duty actor Martin Compston enjoyed a night out at the new Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh’s Princes Street.

Martin Compston enjoys night out in Edinburgh

Martin Compston has voiced a series of television adverts encouraging people to order the naloxone medication which can reverse the effects of a drug overdose.
Martin Compston has voiced a series of television adverts encouraging people to order the naloxone medication which can reverse the effects of a drug overdose.

Martin Compston voices new drugs campaign

Who won at the NTAs 2021? All of this year’s National Television Award winners in full (Image credit: PA/Getty Images)
Who won at the NTAs 2021? All of this year’s National Television Award winners in full (Image credit: PA/Getty Images)

Who won at the National Television Awards 2021?

Tommy Jessop (centre), Martin Compston, Gregory Piper, Craig Parkinson, Daniel Mays and the cast and crew of Line of Duty in the press room after winning the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards 2021 held at the O2 Arena, London.
Tommy Jessop (centre), Martin Compston, Gregory Piper, Craig Parkinson, Daniel Mays and the cast and crew of Line of Duty in the press room after winning the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards 2021 held at the O2 Arena, London.

Martin Compston hails fans after award

Vigil: Where was Vigil filmed in Scotland? Who is in new thriller with Suranne Jones and Martin Compston and how to watch? (Photographer: Mark Mainz).
Vigil: Where was Vigil filmed in Scotland? Who is in new thriller with Suranne Jones and Martin Compston and how to watch? (Photographer: Mark Mainz).

Where was Vigil filmed in Scotland? Everything to know about the BBC drama

The Rig tells the story of a North Sea oil rig off the Scottish coast which gets cut off from all communication with the shore and the outside world due to earth tremors.
The Rig tells the story of a North Sea oil rig off the Scottish coast which gets cut off from all communication with the shore and the outside world due to earth tremors.

First images offer glimpse of Martin Compston in The Rig

The BBC1 thriller Vigil comes up with a novel crime scene - a nuclear submarine - and Suranne Jones is investigating
The BBC1 thriller Vigil comes up with a novel crime scene - a nuclear submarine - and Suranne Jones is investigating

Vigil episode one review: Explosive new BBC1 drama keeps us guessing

Line of Duty actor Martin Compston will take part in this year's Soccer Aid.
Line of Duty actor Martin Compston will take part in this year's Soccer Aid.

Martin Compston signs up for Soccer Aid

Martin Compston, pictured in his role at DC Steve Arnott in Line of Duty, will play the lead in new ITV thriller Our House. Picture: BBC
Martin Compston, pictured in his role at DC Steve Arnott in Line of Duty, will play the lead in new ITV thriller Our House. Picture: BBC

Martin Compston to star in new ITV thriller

Vigil was made by the production company behind Line Of Duty and Bodyguard.
Vigil was made by the production company behind Line Of Duty and Bodyguard.

Watch Suranne Jones and Martin Compston in new thriller

Scotland fans gather outside Wembley ahead of kick-off
Scotland fans gather outside Wembley ahead of kick-off

'Grant Hanley hat-trick inbound' - Scotland fans react to team for England clash

Michael Wilson has worked on Outlander since the series went into production in 2013.
Michael Wilson has worked on Outlander since the series went into production in 2013.

Outlander producer reveals more major series are on the cards for Scotland

'This is the story about the journey of a nation': Watch as Martin Compston eases Scotland's Euro 2020 nerves with a story
'This is the story about the journey of a nation': Watch as Martin Compston eases Scotland's Euro 2020 nerves with a story

Watch as Martin Compston eases Scotland's Euro nerves with a story

Prestonpans Gala Day committee has been given the go ahead to hold an official victory parade for boxing champ Josh Taylor
Prestonpans Gala Day committee has been given the go ahead to hold an official victory parade for boxing champ Josh Taylor

Permission granted for victory parade for Prestonpans boxing hero Josh Taylor

Martin Compston plays Peter Manuel in ITV drama In Plain Sight (Getty Images/ITV)
Martin Compston plays Peter Manuel in ITV drama In Plain Sight (Getty Images/ITV)

Who was In Plain Sight subject Peter Manuel?

Martin Compston, pictured with his wife Tianna Chanel Flynn, is a huge Josh Taylor fan. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images
Martin Compston, pictured with his wife Tianna Chanel Flynn, is a huge Josh Taylor fan. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Martin Compston says Josh Taylor is up there with Andy Murray and Chris Hoy

Josh Taylor has been inundated with good luck messages in Las Vegas. Picture: Bill Murray / SNS
Josh Taylor has been inundated with good luck messages in Las Vegas. Picture: Bill Murray / SNS

Martin Compston gives his backing to Josh Taylor in Las Vegas

Line of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, who play Kate Fleming and Steve Arnott in the popular drama. (BBC/World Productions/Steffan Hill)
Line of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, who play Kate Fleming and Steve Arnott in the popular drama. (BBC/World Productions/Steffan Hill)

Martin Compston talks Line of Duty Season 7

The final leaders debate was held this evening
The final leaders debate was held this evening

Aidan Smith: In old abattoir the leaders hacked one last chunk out of each other

The AC12 team in Line of Duty picture: BBC
The AC12 team in Line of Duty picture: BBC

Line of Duty creator and stars to get AC12 inspired tattoo after show's success

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie feeds the Gentoo penguins during a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie feeds the Gentoo penguins during a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Race for Holyrood: Martin Compston hits back at bots amid election downpour

The Line of Duty actor said that the 'only way to make sure we re-elect Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister is to make it #BothVotesSNP'.
The Line of Duty actor said that the 'only way to make sure we re-elect Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister is to make it #BothVotesSNP'.

Line of Duty star hits out at Scottish Conservatives

Hastings and Arnott with Chloe, a valuable addition to the team
Hastings and Arnott with Chloe, a valuable addition to the team

Aidan Smith reviews the final episode of Line of Duty

Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott in the BBC's hit drama 'The Line of Duty'.
Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott in the BBC's hit drama 'The Line of Duty'.

Line of Duty star backs independence hours before finale season six

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The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin because of his actions in Ukraine.

ICC judges issue arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Are SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regn trying to counter a conspiracy or create one? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP candidates 'putting a smell' on the whole party operation – Brian Wilson