Vera (2011)
Synopsis
A sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
First Air Date: 2011-05-01
Last Air Date: 2025-01-02
Number of Seasons: 14
Number of Episodes: 56
Networks: ITV1
Top Cast
- Brenda Blethyn as Vera Stanhope
- Jon Morrison as Kenny Lockhart
- Riley Jones as Mark Edwards
- Kenny Doughty as Aiden Healy
- Ibinabo Jack as Jac Williams
- David Leon as Joe Ashworth
- Paul Kaye as Malcolm Donahue
- Paul Ritter as Billy Cartwright
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Marcus Summer
- Sonya Cassidy as Celine Ashworth
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Specials (2025)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Vera, Farewell Pet
Documentary examining the appeal of ITV's detective drama, Vera, as it comes to an end after 13 years. Brenda Blethyn reflects on her time as DCI Vera Stanhope, and talks about the camaraderie and joy of working on the show. Featuring interviews from key cast members - David Leon (DS Joe Ashworth), Jon Morrison (DC Kenny Lockhart), the directors, crew, and author Ann Cleeves, Vera's creator.
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Ep. 2: The Rising Tide - Christmas Special 2023
The apparent suicide of a disgraced television personality sees Vera heading to Holy Island to look into the case.
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