Famous Adrian Dunbar Quotes, born August 1, 1958, in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, is an Irish actor, director, and singer renowned for his iconic role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in the BBC series Line of Duty (2012–2021). A Guildhall School of Music and Drama alumnus, he has starred in films like The Crying Game (1992) and Hear My Song (1991), which he co-wrote, earning a BAFTA nomination. His memorable Line of Duty catchphrases and Northern Irish wit have cemented his cultural impact. These 15 quotes—sourced from Line of Duty dialogue, interviews, and public statements—highlight his most famous lines, reflecting his humor, integrity, and connection to his Irish roots.
15 Famous Adrian Dunbar Quotes
- “Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey, can we just move this thing along before it drives us all round the b****y bend?” (Line of Duty, Season 6, 2021)
- “Now we’re sucking on diesel.” (Line of Duty, Season 5, 2019)
- “I didn’t float up the Lagan in a bubble.” (Line of Duty, Season 6, 2021)
- “The name’s Hastings, ma’am, I’m the epitome of an old battle.” (Line of Duty, Season 6, 2021)
- “There’s only one thing I’m interested in, and that’s catching bent coppers.” (Line of Duty, Season 5, 2019)
- “Mother of God!” (Line of Duty, Season 4, 2017)
- “Fella, if I’m going to sling mud, it’ll be a lot worse than that.” (Line of Duty, Season 5, 2019)
- “The ‘Mother of God’ stuff comes from my dad who used to use that all the time. He’d just say ‘Mother’ and we knew what he meant.” (Interview, How To Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, 2021)
- “Some of them were ad-libbed, ‘the wee donkey’ line was ad-libbed. It was something I heard someone saying a couple of years before.” (Interview, Ireland AM, 2021)
- “We’re not interested in your sordid little deals. We’re after real criminals.” (Line of Duty, Season 3, 2016)
- “I’m over the moon to play an iconic character like Ted Hastings and for my career to be defined by this role—that’s a place very few actors get to.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I am an Irish person. I’m an Irishman, but I’m also an Ulsterman.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “God give me strength!” (Line of Duty, Season 4, 2017)
- “I’m not going to get anything better than Ted. That’s not going to happen, so don’t worry. And I’d miss everybody too much.” (Interview, Radio Times, n.d.)
- “The letter H. I’m making no admission as to the identity of H, I’m simply stating a fact: it’s a letter.” (Line of Duty, Season 5, 2019)
Adrian Dunbar’s famous quotes are a colorful blend of Line of Duty’s sharp dialogue, Northern Irish colloquialisms, and reflections on his iconic role, inspiring you to channel wit and integrity in your own endeavors. Which quote is your favorite? Share it below and keep Adrian’s unforgettable legacy alive!
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