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First trailer released for Trigger Point series 4

Vicky McClure is back as EXPO Lana Washington

Trigger Point series 3 star Vicky McClure as EXPO Lana Washington

Author: Alex RossPublished 8 hours ago
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Series three only arrived last year, but it looks like fans won't have to wait long for the hugely-anticipated fourth series of Jed Mercurio's Trigger Point!

After filming for series four wrapped last September, ITV/STV have now shared the first teaser trailer for the upcoming series, and it's safe to say it's full of action.

Set to air during ITV/STV's coverage of the FIFA World Cup, the trailer gives viewers an eye-opening and action-packed 20 second glimpse of what Lana Washington (Vicky McClure) and the team of bomb disposal officers - known as EXPOs - are facing this time as they continue their quest to keep the capital safe from explosive devices and terrorist threats.

Watch the teaser trailer below:

Speaking about the upcoming fourth series, ITV's Director of Drama, Polly Hill said: “I’m delighted that this thrilling series is returning for a fourth series. 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.”

Vicky McClure added: “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.”

As well as Vicky returning as Lana Washington, series four will also see the return of Danny (Eric Shango), Hass (Nabil Elouahabi), DS Helen Morgan (Natalie Simpson) and DCI Batra (Maanuv Thiara) with guest stars including Julie Graham and Jonas Armstrong.

When does the new series come out?

There's no exact start date just yet, but ITV/STV bosses have said it will arrive later this year.

Check out Vicky McClure's biggest TV and films below:

A Room for Romeo Brass (1999)

A Room for Romeo Brass is an early Shane Meadows gem and one of Vicky McClure's first key credits. The film follows best mates Romeo (Andrew Shim) and Gavin as their friendship is tested by Morrell, an unpredictable older man played by Paddy Considine. Vicky appears as Ladine, Romeo's older sister, who becomes part of Morrell's obsession. Tonally it mixes awkward humour with sudden menace, sketching the kind of working‑class world Vicky would return to in This Is England.

This Is England (2006)

Film drama This Is England introduces the world that Vicky would later revisit on TV. Set in 1983, it follows 12‑year‑old Shaun as he falls in with a group of older skinheads who give him friendship, music and a new identity. Among them is Lol, played by Vicky McClure, and her boyfriend Woody (Joe Gilgun), who bring warmth and heart. When a more extreme influence enters the group, things take a darker turn. The film blends politics, youth culture and coming‑of‑age, and laid the foundations for the acclaimed Channel 4 sequels.

This is England mini series (2010-2015)

Sequel mini‑series This Is England '86, '88 catch up with the gang from the original film as they stumble from youth into messy adulthood. Lol, played by Vicky McClure, is at the centre of it all, juggling love, family, trauma and the pressure of holding everyone together. During the mid 80s, the shows move from council estates to wedding receptions and rave‑filled warehouses, mixing dark storylines with very British humour. Vicky's raw, heartbreaking performance as Lol in This Is England '86 earned her a BAFTA for Best Actress and cult‑favourite status.

Line of Duty (2012-present)

Police thriller Line of Duty turns internal affairs into edge‑of‑your‑seat TV, following anti‑corruption unit AC‑12 as they hunt bent coppers at every rank. DI Kate Fleming, played by Vicky McClure, works alongside DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) and Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) to unpick lies, dodgy files and suspicious shootings. Over six series, long‑running conspiracies, undercover ops and those infamous interview scenes helped the show scoop National Television Awards and TV Choice trophies, and turned Kate into one of modern British drama's most recognisable detectives. The show returns for a seventh series late 2026 or early 2027.

Broadchurch (2013)

Broadchurch is ITV's brooding coastal crime drama that starts with the death of a young boy in a small seaside town. DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) lead the investigation, but the show is as much about the community's grief as the whodunnit. In the first series Karen White, played by Vicky McClure, arrives in town as a national newspaper reporter covering the case. Across three series, Broadchurch mixes character‑driven storytelling with big reveals, and picked up major awards including BAFTAs along the way.

Svengali (2013)

Indie comedy‑drama Svengali follows Dixie (Jonny Owen), a wide‑eyed Welsh music obsessive who moves to London determined to turn his favourite unknown band into the next big thing. Vicky McClure plays Shell, Dixie's long‑suffering girlfriend, who swaps the valleys for grotty flats, terrible gigs and flaky musicians because she actually believes in him. The film plays like a love letter to Britpop dreams and DIY music culture, with a supporting cast that includes Martin Freeman and Maxine Peake.

The Secret Agent (2016)

BBC drama The Secret Agent adapts Joseph Conrad's classic novel into a tense, Victorian‑era spy thriller. Toby Jones stars as Anton Verloc, a Soho shopkeeper leading a double life as an agent for a foreign embassy, pushed into plotting an act of terror in London. Vicky McClure plays Winnie, Verloc's loyal wife, who is completely unaware of how deep he's in until events spiral out of control. Across its episodes, The Secret Agent digs into radical politics, surveillance and betrayal, with Vicky bringing real heart to a story that's otherwise full of cold calculations.

The Replacement (2017)

BBC drama The Replacement takes a simple premise – maternity leave cover – and turns it into a tense psychological thriller. Morven Christie plays Ellen, a successful architect who hires Paula, played by Vicky McClure, to step into her role while she has a baby. As the series unfolds, Ellen starts to feel increasingly sidelined and suspicious of Paula's motives, while Paula insists she's just doing her job. The three‑part story keeps viewers guessing about who to believe, using office politics and motherhood anxieties to steadily crank up the paranoia.

I Am… Nicola (2019)

From Channel 4's I Am… anthology, I Am… Nicola is a standalone drama about a woman realising her relationship isn't romantic – it's toxic. Vicky McClure plays Nicola, a hairdresser who thinks she's just in a rough patch with her partner Adam, played by Perry Fitzpatrick. Over the episode, subtle digs and controlling behaviour build into something much darker and more suffocating. Shot in a loose, semi‑improvised style, I Am… Nicola feels uncomfortably real, giving Vicky a lot of space to show how slowly someone can be ground down without quite noticing it's happening.

Alex Rider (2020)

YA spy series Alex Rider updates Anthony Horowitz's books for TV, following teenager Alex (Otto Farrant) as he's recruited by a shady government outfit for missions adults can't pull off. Vicky McClure plays Mrs Jones, the cool‑headed deputy head of the Department of Special Operations and Alex's main handler. Alongside Stephen Dillane's ice‑cold Alan Blunt, Mrs Jones is the one who actually seems to care if Alex survives his missions. Across the series, Alex Rider combines boarding‑school drama with slick espionage set‑pieces and a surprisingly emotional look at what being a teen spy would really do to you.

Trigger Point (2022-2025)

Trigger Point is a high‑tension ITV thriller that swaps detective work for bomb disposal. Vicky McClure plays Lana Washington, a former soldier now working as an EXPO officer in London, called out whenever a suspicious device is found. Each series throws Lana into new terror threats and conspiracy‑tinged plots, as she and her team race to make split‑second decisions under extreme pressure. The show's success, and Vicky's performance as Lana, helped her bag National Television Awards recognition as one of TV's go‑to thriller leads.

Without Sin (2022)

Psychological thriller Without Sin is a four‑parter that leans into grief, guilt and second chances. Vicky McClure plays Stella Tomlinson, a Nottingham mum whose life has been frozen since her teenage daughter was killed. Years later, she's invited to meet the man convicted of the murder, Charles Stone (Johnny Harris), as part of a restorative justice scheme. That encounter pulls Stella back into the past and into a murky world of half‑truths and old secrets. Across its episodes, Without Sin shifts between mystery and emotional drama, asking how – or if – you ever move on from something like that.

Insomnia (2024)

Based on Sarah Pinborough's novel, Insomnia is a slick psychological thriller for Paramount+ and Channel 5. Emma Averill, played by Vicky McClure, is a successful lawyer and mum whose perfect‑looking life starts to unravel when she suddenly can't sleep in the run‑up to her 40th birthday. Her own mother had a breakdown at the same age, so Emma fears history is repeating itself. With her husband Robert (Tom Cullen) and family worried, the series balances creepy, possibly supernatural touches with very human paranoia. Insomnia asks whether Emma is losing her mind, or uncovering something her family buried long ago.

Soccer Aid -TV event (2025)

Soccer Aid for UNICEF isn't a drama, but it's become a huge TV event where Vicky McClure often pops up as part of the celebrity squads, having first appeared in 2022 and 2023, with her most recent appearance in 2025. Each year an England XI takes on a World XI at a major stadium, with managers like Robbie Williams and Usain Bolt and teams made up of ex‑pros and famous faces. The broadcast blends match action with backstage access, interviews and donation appeals. It's light, chaotic and surprisingly emotional, and it has raised over £100 million for UNICEF since launching in 2006.