There's great excitement for Vera fans this weekend when, after a long wait for new episodes, series 11 gets started on ITV.
The hit crime drama, which has developed a big fanbase right around the world, has been on our screens for over a decade now, with BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn in the iconic lead role of DCI Vera Stanhope.
Vera is known for taking its viewers on many twists and turns during each of its feature length episodes and there should be plenty in episode 1.
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The action for series 11 kicks off in Tynemouth when the body of well-respected local builder, Jim Tullman, is found beaten to death on the steps of the Collingwood Monument.
The mystery deepens when she discovers that Tullman was to testify against Marcus Hynde, a promising cadet footballer facing charges of GBH.
As Vera delves deeper into Jim Tullman’s life she discovers unresolved bitterness between his estranged wife Barbara and doting son John Paul, while tensions with old family friends Gary and Lesley Clayton threaten to spill over.
Vera must see through the web of family grievances, jealousies and lies to ensure justice is done.
Vera will welcome a host of new faces for series 11 with Customs House legend Ray Spencer making an appearance in episode 1 and ex Brookside actor Louis Emerick in the second.
Vera series 11 episode 1 cast
DCI Vera Stanhope - Brenda Blethyn
DS Aiden Healy - Kenny Doughty
DC Kenny Lockhart - .Jon Morrison
DC Mark Edwards. - Riley Jones -
Pathologist Dr. Malcolm Donahue - Paul Kaye
Angela Konan - Karlina Grace Paseda
Noel Henderson - Cayyvan Coates.
Stanley Booth - Mark Benton
Darlene Houghton - Caroline Lee Johnson
Ayisha Nassar - Ayten Manyera
Kirsty Smith - Natasha Atikinson
Maya Draper - Mia McKenna-Bruce
Duncan Maxwell -Jamie Ballard
Lou Maxwell - Natasha Alderslade
Jack Kassin - Louis Emerick
Lara Kassin - Shvorne Marks.
Reuben Kassin - Etam-Ita Duke
Beth Draper - Sian Reese Williams
Shaun Barrow - John Bulwich
Fans are beside themselves with excitement for the return of Vera. this weekend. One tweeted: "The best way to spend a bank holiday weekend: feet up with a cup of tea and watching our favourite DCI back on TV."
And another posted: "cant wait..welcome back vera..best programme on telly bar none....a take away and a few beers...good 2 hrs of tv....."
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