ITV Vera's latest series – from cast to filming locations amid Brenda Blethyn quit rumours

Stars of ITV's Vera have bid farewell to the hit show after the thirteenth series came to a close, and it's yet to be revealed if another season will be made. The popular detective drama focuses on DCI Vera Stanhope, played by Brenda Blethyn, and began airing in 2011.The latest series starred the likes of Julia Sawalha, Emily Kathryn, David Leon and Jake Lowe. Riley Jones, who has played DC Mark Edwards in Vera since 2011, shared a goodbye message to fans on social media after the 13th series finished airing, where he thanked viewers for their support as well as his co-stars.

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ITV have confirmed which show will replace its latest drama, Vera, after the Brenda Blethyn series came to an end.The show, which aired a Christmas special, followed by series 13, ended on Sunday, January 21. But if fans are worried that they will be without a binge-worthy series, they don't need to, as it's been confirmed that the second series of police drama Trigger Point will be airing on Sunday 28.

DCI Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn ) investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer. A seemingly successful entrepreneur and dedicated family man, Vera uncovers secrets, lies and some unforgivable behaviour as she tries to unwrap the case. Once the investigation begins, it soon becomes apparent that our enigmatic entrepreneur has left behind debts, broken promises, ruined lives and seriously interfered in family business that was not his own.

As the latest series of Vera comes to an end, fans of the popular ITV detective drama have received mixed news about the show's future. While co-star Brenda Blethyn revealed that there are currently 'no plans' for more episodes, David Leon, who made a surprising return to the series for its 13th season, shared a 'glimmer of hope' for the show's continuation. Last year brought unexpected developments for Vera enthusiasts when Kenny Doughty, who portrayed sidekick Aiden Healy, announced his departure.

When ITV’s Vera finally comes to an end after 13 seasons this month, there will be a crime drama shaped hole in the life of many fans.

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TV icon Brenda Blethyn has returned to our screens as the titular detective, DCI Vera Stanhope in the new series of ITV's Vera, but off screen has a huge family.The drama series returned on Sunday, January 7, much to the delight of Vera fans as series 13 kicked off with more complex crimes needing to be solved in Northumberland. Brenda, 77, has played the leading role of DCI Vera since the show launched in 2011 and has delighted fans ever since. But away from the cameras, what else do we know about the leading lady? From growing up with eight siblings to being introduced to film by her parents.

Vera star Brenda Blethyn has revealed she nearly didn't agree to star in a new series of the ITV drama.

David Leon has reprised his role as DS Joe Ashworth in ITV's Vera after a decade away from the series, but he also starred in a forgotten TV role and had a football career. The actor, 43, who first starred in the ITV drama from 2011 to 2014, returned to his role with a bang on Sunday, January 7, much to the delight of Vera fans as series 13 kicked off.The new series also welcomed back Brenda Blethyn playing the titular detective, DCI Vera Stanhope, while Kenny Doughty, who played Aiden Healy and Ibinabo Jack, who portrayed DC Jacqueline Williams have not returned for this series.

DCI Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) is on track to uncover an intriguing yet puzzling case when the body of a sickly young girl is discovered in a railway siding in series 13, episode 2, Tender. Found in the middle of nowhere, the girl could be anyone but the investigation soon turns up twists and turns that makes Vera question who this girl actually was. A vulnerable young person with a serious health condition, has her weakened state allowed someone to take advantage of her? And how does the family dynamic work when she’s not truly part of the family? A tale of intrigue, betrayal and blurred lines, Vera’ s investigation questions the meaning of family, care and accountability.

Former glamour model and TV personality Chloe Goodman is set to tie the knot with her footballer fiancé and long term partner Grant Hall next year.The couple already share two children together, Isla, three, and Hudson, one. However, it's not all happy families as Chloe's sister, Lauryn, has reportedly been uninvited from the wedding following the recent revelation that footballer Kyle Walker is the father of her second child. For some context, Kyle married his wife Annie Kilner in 2022 after the pair had been together for 12 years.They also welcomed three sons as a couple: Riaan, Roman and Reign.

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Brenda Blethyn has discussed the possibility of a new season of her detective series Vera.

In Fast Love, DCI Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) is called to a quiet country lane where a young man has been found dead following a collision with a car. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is not an accident and is way more than a hit and run. Vera discovers that our victim is a popular market trader so heads down to his pitch to start to put together an idea of who our man is and ascertain why anyone would want him dead.