It’s been 13 years since Brenda Blethyn first pulled on DCI Stanhope’s old mac to play the shrewdest detective on the Northumberland coast. Since then, Vera has been one of ITV’s highest-rated shows and become a worldwide sensation, watched in more than 20 countries.
So, it’ll come as a worry to fans to hear Brenda discuss what the future holds for the no-nonsense crimefighter beyond this series.
“When we finish filming, I always say, ‘I really don’t think I can do this anymore,’” she admits. “Filming usually means six months away from home – and in 2022 it was the best part of 10 months. But then I have a rest, get my appetite back and change my mind.”
