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It was revealed during Sunday night's eagerly-anticipated finale that The Fourth Man - also known as H - was Superintendent Ian Buckells
Initially portrayed as a hapless character, it was revealed that he was in fact the criminal mastermind who had formed the secret network of bent coppers
Many clues appear to have come to light since the show hit screens in 2012, including a real life note from actor Nigel Boyle, who tipped off fans in 2017
The series creator, 55, detailed how he dropped a sign the officer was bent back in 2012 after he allowed the caddy Dot Cottan to speak with Tommy Hunter alone in the back of a van.
Line of Duty's H revealed as bungling Brummie - here's how fans reacted
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It was the big moment that all the series had been leading up to.
The finale of series six of Line of Duty aired tonight at 9pm, and left viewers wanting more.
H has been revealed as surly bent copper Detective Superintendent Ian Buckells - played by Birmingham star Nigel Boyle, who was born in Moseley and is obsessed with Aston Villa.
Line of Duty's H's identity confirmed in jaw-dropping 'Fourth Man' twist on show
Line of Duty fans' prayers were answered during Sunday evening's series finale - the identity of the mysterious H was finally confirmed, following years of speculation. Ian Buckells was unmasked as The Fourth Man in spectacular scenes
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Line Of Duty: Who is Ian Buckells?
Here's what you need to know May 2, 2021
Line Of Duty fans have suddenly found Ian Buckells at the middle of their investigation into who 'H' is. Here's what you need to know about his
Line Of Duty history.
We first meet Ian Buckells in
Line Of Duty season 1 where he's appointed the senior investigating officer in the case of Jackie Laverty's disappearance, when Tony Gates is taken off the case. We later discover Jackie Laverty is killed by the OCG in order to frame and blackmail Tony into doing as they ask.
It's the same series where we're introduced to Ryan Pilkington, aka BMX boy, who supplied DCI Tony Gates with burner phones and tried to cut off Steve Arnott's fingers .
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THE final episode of Line of Duty's season six finally sees bungling bent copper Det Supt Ian Buckells revealed as arch villain H.
It's something that continued to intrigue audiences as detective unit AC-12 pursued their hunt for the corrupt police officer at the heart of the BBC crime drama.
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Who is Ian Buckells?
Detective Superintendent Ian Buckells is played by actor Nigel Boyle and was assigned to Hillside Lane Station Murder Investigation Team.
During series six, Buckells coaxed a false testimony out of Deborah Devereux to link Terry Boyle to the murder of journalist Gail Vella.
Line of Duty: Recap of Season 6 Episode 6 as Jo Davidson's mammoth interview spurs AC-12 into action
There was a lot to take in during last week's episode - here's what you need to know
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