Bradley Walsh admits he doesn’t know all the plot twists!

Law and Order UK actor Bradley Walsh often doesn’t have a clue about crime drama plot.

If Law and Order UK viewers can’t figure out whether or not the baddie will get away with it, they’re not alone.

Star Bradley Walsh admits he often doesn’t have a clue either.

“Sometimes I choose not to read the back end of the script,” confides Bradley.

“If I think it’s working well in scene order, I won’t read the outcome.

“I get spoon-fed little bits of info by the director and the continuity on the set as we’re going along and all of a sudden it starts to piece together.

“If I know the perpetrator goes to prison or gets off, I might play it wrong.”

Bradley’s one of ITV’s hottest stars with game show The Chase a teatime favourite for millions.

He’s been playing ever-dependable DS Ronnie Brooks since the show hit our screens back in 2009.

And his portrayal of the sort of copper you’d like to be handling your own crime nightmare has struck such a chord he was nominated for the inaugural NTA TV Detective of the Year award.

“I’m thrilled to have been in that category,” admits Bradley.

“It’s great to be shortlisted, especially when the awards are voted for by the British public.

“Olivia Colman, Idris Elba and Benedict Cumberbatch what really great company I’m in.”

The ’tec with the dowdy overcoat and unflattering specs has become a bit of a national treasure.

So is that how the ex-Corrie star sees himself?

“No, not at all,” insists Bradley. “I have a very odd perception of fame, celebrity and characters. I don’t take it home I don’t look at it in that way.

“He is my take on a cop. I still need to watch three or four episodes when I come back to film a new series just to get into the role of Ronnie. I can’t quite get back into the mannerisms right away.”

The old school copper with a troubled boozing past has had a succession of partners, including Jamie Bamber who’s now starring in Smoke, Sky’s fire service drama.

This series sees him paired with a fresh Detective Sergeant, Joe Hawkins, played by Ben Bailey Smith, best known as comedian and rapper Doc Brown.

“Ronnie takes all of his partners on board completely,” adds Bradley.

“He appreciates that he can be seen as a bit of a dinosaur so he tries to adapt despite any age differences.

“What’s brilliant about Ben is that he’s got a great sense of humour and his character knows about the street and today’s society.

“Ronnie is slightly out of touch with that he still wants to carry on catching the bank robbers.”