This weekend's episode of Vera could be a sad one for fans of the much loved drama as Paul Kaye bows out of the show, after years of playing Dr Malcolm Donahue,
Since joining the Vera cast for series 9, Paul, who shot to fame in the 90s as spoof journalist Dennis Pennis, has become a real favourite with fans of the ITV show, with millions enjoying Dr Malcom's at times fraught and frank exchanges with Brenda Blethyn's no nonsense sleuth DCi Stanhope.
It was BAFTA winner Brenda who broke the news of Paul's departure as she teased what to expect from the new episodes of Vera, which kicked off earlier this month. Talking about Paul. Vera's leading lady said; "Paul is one of the most positive people I know. No matter what the circumstances he’ll find something positive to say. There was total respect between Vera and Malcolm along with some very dry humour from him.
