ITV have revealed details of the new series of Vera, with the new run of episodes kicking off with a suspicious death in Tynemouth.
There was great excitement in the autumn, when after production was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, filming on series 11 got going up the coast, with stars like leading lady Brenda Blethyn and sidekick Kenny Doughty attracting plenty of interest from locals.
The cast and crew were first spotted in Tynemouth before filming moved to the likes of South Shields, Gateshead, Amble and Chester-le-Street.
And now ITV have confirmed that the first two feature-length episodes of Vera 's new run will air in the spring as well as teasing the storylines millions of fans will be gripped by.
The eleventh series opens when the body of well-respected local builder, Jim Tullman, is found beaten to death on the steps of Tynemouth's Collingwood Monument.
DCI Vera Stanhope questions how such a seemingly beloved and imposing figure could be attacked so viciously.
The mystery deepens when she discovers that Tullman was due to testify in court as the key witness in a violent assault. Could these two crimes be connected?
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.
The rest of series 11 is set to be filmed this year to air in 2022 and confirmed guest stars for the new episodes include e Lorraine Ashbourne, Mark Benton and Louis Emerick.
