Kenny Doughty, who plays DS Aiden Healy in ITV's popular detective series Vera, has revealed why he decided to leave the show after seven years. The actor will star in The Rising Tide tonight (December 26) alongside co-star Brenda Blethyn, who plays the titular character, DCI Vera Stanhope. Reflecting on why he decided now was the time to say goodbye to the character of Aiden, Kenny shared there were personal and professional reasons for his departure.