It’s the hit crime drama that turned Brenda Blethyn into the household name – but after 14 years, Vera is officially coming to an end.
Earlier this week, ITV confirmed that the 78-year-old will return for one final season, which will be filmed in Northumberland this summer.
Since Vera began in 2011, the show has starred several industry heavyweights – including the late Paul Ritter, Notting Hill’s Gina McKee and Catastrophe star Mark Bonnar.
However, the series also helped to