We lean into the cost of being a police officer

BLUE LIGHTS CO-CREATOR DECLAN LAWN JOINS ACTORS SIAN BROOKE, KATHERINE DEVLIN AND NATHAN BRANIFF TO DISCUSS SEASON THREE OF THE BELFAST POLICE DRAMA.

- BY LYNN RUSK

“Colly, in particular, is both an enigma and a joy this season. I love writing him, and like every actor, Michael brings interpretations I hadn't anticipated, which makes the character even richer. You'll actually see him in every episode this season.”

Declan adds: “This season is my favourite of all. Of course I'm going to say that - but it really is from the heart.

"It's my favourite because, as you watch the rest of it, the character arcs go into some really deep and dark places, but there’s also quite a lot of fun along the way.

“We really lean into this season, the cost of being a police officer.”

Sian, 44, who reprises her role as Grace, says this season highlights her character's growing frustration with the bureaucracy in the police force.

“In Grace's case, she’s frustrated that she isn’t able to bring about the change that she would like,” explains the Staffordshire-born actress.