It has been a bit of a confusing time for Vera fans as episodes have aired randomly since 2021 and series 11 was never finished. Now Vera viewers can rejoice as the final episodes of series 11 and series 12 will begin on ITV1.
The amazing Brenda Blethyn is playing Vera, the disgruntled but loveable detective. It's a role the double Oscar-nominee has played since 2011 and who originated in the novels by Ann Cleeves. Vera joins a whole host of great TV in January including the BBC drama Happy Valley, which you can read about here and the ITV entertainment show Dancing on Ice which you can read about here.
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Here is everything you need to know about Vera series 12 and the final episodes of series 11.
When is Vera series 12 airing and when will the final episodes of Vera series 11 air?
New episodes of Vera are back on ITV1 from Sunday, January 14. The first episode, airing on Sunday, January 14, will be the new third episode of series 11.
Then, the next week on Sunday, January 22, will be the fourth and final episode of series 11. This means that series 12 will start airing on Sunday, January 28 and there are four episodes in series 12 with the rest of series 12 airing weekly on ITV1 after Sunday, January 28. Confused? Us too, but at least we are getting six episodes of Vera action in a row.
Each episode is feature-length long, running for two hours, and will feature crimes such as a body being discovered at a remote lighthouse and a policeman found dead in a park.
Who is in the Vera cast?
Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope: Brenda Blethyn has played the main character Vera Stanhope since the series began in 2011. She undergoes an impressive transformation to turn into the dishevelled-looking and incredibly smart detective.
Kenny Doughty as DS Aiden Healy: Playing Vera's right-hand man is Kenny Doughty as DS Aiden Healy. Kenny joined Vera in 2015 and has previously starred in the Welsh comedy-drama Stella.
Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart: Alongside Brenda Jon has starred in Vera since the series began. He plays DC Kenny Lockhart who although at times is grumpy is always a big help to the team.
Ibinabo Jack as DC Jacquline 'Jac' Williams: DC Jac Williams, who is played by Ibinabo Jack, is one of the newest members of the team, she is smart and quick thinking. Ibinabo has also starred in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
Where was Vera filmed?
Based on the Ann Cleeves books, Vera is filmed and set in the North East of England, particularly in Northumberland and Newcastle. Locations for series 12 include Corbridge, Darlington, Hartlepool particularly Hartlepool train station, Dunston and Elswick.
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