Line Of Duty’s Anna Maxwell Martin has given fans a look at her cosy yet chic property in Hertfordshire which she shares with her adorable dog Bobby and her family.
The actress, 43, who is known for her role as Detective Chief Superintendent Patricia Carmichael, captured her relaxed living space on social media, a stark contrast to the formal and stark rooms she occupies on the BBC crime drama.
Anna’s sitting room featured multiple sofas, furnished with soft pillows and a mustard yellow blanket where she often relaxes with her four-legged friend.
Home is where the heart is: Line Of Duty’s Anna Maxwell Martin has given fans a look at her cosy yet chic property in Hertfordshire which she shares with her adorable dog Bobby and her family
Day job: The actress, 43, who is known for her role as Detective Chief Superintendent Patricia Carmichael, captured the relaxed living space on social media, a stark contrast to the formal and stark rooms she occupies on the BBC crime drama
A stylish circular rug, interlaced with fabrics in an assortment of colours, was tastefully placed on top of her wooden flooring.
An ottoman with a chic floral quilt was positioned underneath the sizeable white windows and planted next to a petite side table which featured a lamp and turquoise rotary dial.
A blue typewriter was visible in another part of Anna’s living space and a floral patterned lamp sat on a separate side table.
Anna lives in Hertfordshire, a county in the southern part of England which is home to glorious countryside and historic buildings.
Pampered pooch: Anna’s sitting room featured multiple sofas, furnished with soft pillows and a mustard yellow blanket where she often relaxes with her four-legged friend
The Line Of Duty star shares daughters Nancy, eight, and Maggie Michell, 12, with her ex-husband Roger Michell, who she tied the knot with in 2002 before separating last year.
On Monday, she addressed fan speculation her Line Of Duty character Patricia Carmichael is ‘H’, and revealed people are surprised to learn that she’s a ‘nice’ person in real life after playing the hated role.
The officer placed herself at the centre of the action on Sunday’s episode as she ordered Kate Fleming [Vicky McLure] be arrested following the shootout and then tried to shut down Ted Hastings’ [Adrian Dunbar] questions during a very intense interview with Jo Davidson [Kelly Macdonald].
Some viewers even theorised that Carmichael was trying to send a message through Morse code during the ‘puzzling’ interview – which also saw Jo discover her paternity despite offering more ‘no comments’ than answers – based on how often she tapped her pen.
However, Anna dismissed the fan theories on This Morning on Monday as she appeared via video link.
Get the creative juices flowing: A blue typewriter was visible in another part of Anna’s living space and a floral patterned lamp rested on another side table
Home sweet home: Anna lives in Hertfordshire, a county in the southern part of England which is home to glorious countryside and historic buildings
Moving on: The Line Of Duty star shares daughters Nancy, eight, and Maggie Michell, 12, with her ex-husband Roger Michell, who she tied the knot with in 2002 before separating last year (pictured in 203)
‘I think I was just bored, those things are very long,’ she said, reflecting on filming the interview scene to Holly Willoughby and an unconvinced Philip Schofield.
Asked about Carmichael’s relationship with Hastings, she revealed: ‘Ted needs to toughen up a bit, doesn’t he?
‘Poor old Ted, I’m worried about myself, people really hate me because they really love Ted. She’s definitely his nemesis and that’s really good fun. We have good fun filming the scenes!’
Admitting that she was surprised at how vindictive her character turned out to be, she explained: ‘There were a couple of bits [in the script] where she was nasty and I just went for it. And then she morphed into a horror show.
‘I think she’s just misunderstood, she’s just trying to do her job. She probably just wants a nice cuddle, Pat. She’s just a bit cross.’
She insisted that her role is no reflection on her actual personality, saying people are surprised at how nice she is in real life compared to her character.
In character: On Monday, she addressed fan speculation her character Patricia Carmichael is ‘H’, and revealed people are surprised to learn that she’s a ‘nice’ person in real life after playing the hated role
Speaking out: Anna appeared on This Morning on Monday as she appeared via video link to talk about her role
Vowing not to give any more away with the plot, she mused: ‘What protects me from all this questioning is that when I was filming Line Of Duty, I was filming Motherland at the same time, so I was rushing between each set.
‘I just can’t remember anything. I didn’t watch it last night, and all my friends were texting me!’
Sunday’s episode saw Carmichael arriving at the scene of last week’s cliffhanger where Kate and Ryan Pilkington [Gregory Piper] pointed their guns at each other and two shots were heard before the screen went black.
And after finding Ryan’s body with two bullet wounds to the chest and being told by Hastings that Kate has been authorised to carry a concealed weapon, Carmichael declared them ‘armed and dangerous’.
Unconvinced: ‘I think I was just bored, those things are very long,’ she said, reflecting on filming the interview scene to Holly Willoughby and an unconvinced Philip Schofield
Admitting that she was surprised at how vindictive her character turned out to be, she explained: ‘There were a couple of bits where she was nasty and I just went for it!’
She also caught eagle-eyed viewers attention once Kate and Jo were apprehended by police following a high-speed car chase – as it transpired that was made possible after she and the chief gave orders to track all of AC-12s vehicles.
This pivotal bit of information was revealed once Arnott [Martin Compston] had talked Kate into surrendering and he was going over the events back at headquarters with Hastings.
Explaining that he and Kate have keys to each others cars and houses for when there’s an ‘unexplained disruption to the chain of command’ he was left stunned when Carmichael cruelly revealed Hasting’s secret and approaching retirement.
However despite all of this already raising suspicion, it was during the intense – and very long – interview of Jo that many viewers decided that Carmichael must be H or at the very least involved with the OCG herself.
Spotlight: It was all eyes on Carmichael during Sunday’s episode as she threw herself into the drama by taking over the interviews
Theories: Some viewers even theorised that Carmichael was trying to send a message during the interview based on how often she tapped her pen
The interview saw Jo discover that her uncle Tommy Hunter was actually her father as well, with the officer emotionally revealing that her mother had told her she’d been raped as a teenager and how ‘uncle’ Tommy controlled both of their lives.
Despite Jo finally starting to open up on some points after numerous ‘no comments’, Carmichael repeatedly shut down Arnott and Hastings’ questions whenever they verged on talk of corruption in the force.
One fan said Carmichael’s behaviour left them thinking she was H, tweeting: ‘That was a tense interview scene. Carmichael didn’t wanna go into any police corruption at all. Jo protecting Kate. All very puzzling.’
Another simply stated: ‘Carmichael absolutely the fourth caddy that interview gave everything away #LineofDuty’
Unimpressed: Hastings did not looked pleased with Carmichael taking the lead in the lengthy interrogation
Emotional: Jo Davidson broke down as she discovered her true relationship to Tommy Hunter
While others even theorised that Carmichael was sending out some kind of message during the interview, based on how often she tapped her pen.
A third summed up the opinion of many as they quoted Hastings and said: ‘Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee donkey! Line of Duty that was intense from start to finish!
‘Carmichael shutting down every question about and reference to OCG links to high ranking police officers…’
One person wrote: ‘Carmichael tapped her pen 4 times in the interview . . . . = H in morse code.’
Giving orders: Carmichael was seen arriving at the scene of last week’s cliffhanger where Kate Fleming and Ryan Pilkington pointed their guns at each other and two shots were heard before the screen went black
Calling the shots: She demanded the two officers put down their guns after the high-speed police chase
And another agreed, adding: ‘Carmichael is H she has to be. Why is she tapping the table 4 times? #lineofdutyday #LOD’
However one fan suggested that Osborne was H, and Carmichael was actually trying to cover for him, tweeting: ‘Osborne has got to be H, and that’s who Jo thought her father was?
‘Carmichael shut down the convo every time Osborne was mentioned. Whoever Jo thought her dad was, that’s H right? Also I can’t hack Ted Hastings being upset like this so I’d appreciate less of that #LineofDuty.’
This Morse code theory popped up during Arnott’s questioning of Davidson, specifically when he tried to get information about Gail Vella’s laptop and computer.
Reaction: Fans were quick to declare that Carmichael is H because of her suspicious behavior
LINE OF DUTY SEASON SIX: WHAT ARE THE MAIN FAN THEORIES?
Season six of Line Of Duty has left fans with more questions than answers, with viewers flocking to Twitter to question what exactly is DCI Jo Davidson is up to, whether Kate Fleming has really left AC-12 and who is H?
Here, MailOnline examines some of the most prominent fan theories
Kate Fleming HASN’T left AC-12 and is working undercover
One of the most shocking discoveries was AC-12’s Kate is now working with a new team- with some fans suggesting she could even be the infamous H.
While chatting to her new gaffer DCI Davidson, Kate said: ‘I got fed upon nicking coppers, I’d rather go after the psycho who murdered Gail [Vella].’
But despite seeming confident in her new role, some viewers were left wondering if all was at it seems and theorised that Kate could still be undercover for AC-12.
Even after she tipped off Davidson and incurred the wrath of Ted Hastings, fans have continued to speculate that she is so deep undercover that even Hastings is having to keep her true agenda secret.
Kate Fleming HASN’T left AC-12 and is working undercover: Is it true? The jury is still out on this one
DCI Jo Davidson is being blackmailed by an Organised Crime Group
Jo has already survived a grilling from AC-12’s top team and appeared to clear her name when it was ex-girlfriend PS Farida Jatri who seemed to have taken part in corruption.
However, Jo was seen hitching a ride with known bent copper Ryan Pilkington and taken to collect a burner phone, making her look suspicious once more.
Fans, however, are convinced the DCI is being blackmailed by an OCG, following her emotional outburst when she was summoned to pick up a new burner.
DCI Jo Davidson is being blackmailed by an Organised Crime Group: Is it true? After her car park outburst it seems increasingly likely
DCI Jo Davidson’s mother is Anne-Marie McGillis
Fans speculated over who Jo’s mother could be after she was seen in a photograph in the first episode.
Many theorised her mother has something to do with season five character John Corbett’s [Stephen Graham] mother Anne-Marie McGillis, who was killed by an Irish Republican paramilitary group sometime after 1989.
DCI Jo Davidson’s mother is Anne-Marie McGillis: Is it true? There simply isn’t enough evidence yet to determine on way or the other
Gail Vella is still alive
Although season six has centered around the murder of journalist Gail Vella, one obscure theory is that she is in fact still alive.
Craig Parkinson, who played Matthew ‘Dot’ Cottan in the show, said on BBC Sounds podcast Obsessed with Line of Duty: ‘Somebody is in that flat and there’s some connection with Gail Vella, the investigative journalist.
‘You don’t cast someone like Andi Osho and then just have her as little magazine prints and stick them up on a kitchen wall.’
Sarah Millican – who also appeared on the podcast – went on to suggest Vella may have been a former lover of DCI Davidson’s.
Gail Vella is still alive: Is it true? It seems unlikely that the scale of police corruption is so huge that they could fake a murder victim
DC Chloe Bishop is Tony Gates’ daughter
Bishop is one of AC-12’s newest recruits, and as Gates and his wife Jools had two daughters, Natalie and Chloe, viewers have suggested their shared first name ‘can’t be a coincidence’.
Gates’ daughter was last seen in season one in 2012, which means she’d be roughly the same age as Bishop is now.
Fans have suggested that Bishop either took her mother’s maiden name or the name of a step-father, so that her true identity remains a secret – for now.
Gates died at the end of the first season when he walked into a busy road after getting a confession from gang leader Tommy Hunter, who had been blackmailing the police officer into covering up their criminal activity.
DC Chloe Bishop is Tony Gates’ daughter: Is it true? The dates and facts line up, but there still isn’t enough to write it off as a coincidence just yet
DCI Jo Davidson’s mystery blood relative is…?
After it was revealed that Jo’s DNA matched someone on the Police National Computer, fans theorized who that could be.
The overriding theories suggested that Davidson’s relative was either Tommy Hunter, of series one and two, Mike Dryden of series two, John Corbett of series five, or Derek Hilton, killed off in series four.
Tommy Hunter was the leader of the OCG in earlier series of the show, and a paedophile. His character is dead.
Mike Dryden, the former Deputy Chief Constable, was last seen resigning from his post for perverting the course of justice in series two. His Scottish links also suggest he could be related to Davidson.
John Corbett was an undercover cop in series five who had his throat slit, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a mysterious link to a woman, Anne-Marie, whom fans claim could also be Davidson’s mother.
Derek Hilton was a Chief Superintendent and later the Assistant Chief Constable of Central Police. He was also secretly affiliated with organised crime. He was shot in the mouth in a staged suicide in season four.
Other suggestions were Gill Biggeloe, Jackie Laverty, Lindsay Denton or Terry Boyle.
After it was revealed that Jo’s DNA matched someone on the Police National Computer, fans theorized who that could be. Scottish Mike Dryden was last seen resigning from his post for perverting the course of justice in series two