When does Luther series 5 start? Everything you need to know about the fifth season of the BBC drama as Idris Elba confirms he’ll be back as John Luther

Luther season 5: The BBC have confirmed the dark police drama will be back for a fifth series [BBC One] The star was last seen as the well-known character in December 2015 when Luther series 4 aired. The fourth season was just two episodes long and saw DCI John Luther team up with new colleague Emma, played by Game Of Thrones’ Rose Leslie. But now the team are set to restore. Confirming the news, screenwriter Neil Cross said the Luther gang have some “unfinished business” to …