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Brenda Blethyn to say goodbye to detective Vera with double-feature finale

The hit show will conclude with two feature-length episodes airing on on ITV1 and STV at 8pm on January 1 and 2.

Evening Standard

Brenda Blethyn reveals she is ‘semi-retired’ after quitting Vera for her family

Blethyn said author Ann Cleeves attended the show’s wrap party where the cast celebrated with a ‘great big cake shaped like Vera’s Landy’.

Evening Standard

Is Vera ending and why is Brenda Blethyn leaving the show after series 14?

Wondering if Vera is ending? You're probably not alone as ITV confirm Brenda Blethyn is leaving as DCI Vera Stanhope after 14 years

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Vera Poster Child explained: Ann Cleeves' iconic detective faces one of her most emotionally intense cases yet in the ITV drama

Vera Poster Child is airing again, and the season 3 episode sees DCI Stanhope racing to solve multiple crimes in a case that echoes her life

Woman & Home

Who was Julie Burnell and why was the Vera season 13 finale dedicated to her?

The Vera season 13 finale was in memory of Julie Burnell and some fans might be wondering who she was after this special dedication

Woman & Home

Vera season 14, the final-ever two episodes: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interview, episode guide and everything about the 2025 series

Vera season 14 is the final-ever series for Brenda Blethyn's hit ITV1 detective drama. How will she hang up her famous hat?

WhatToWatch

Will there be another season of Vera and is Brenda Blethyn leaving as DCI Vera Stanhope as the ITV drama draws to an emotional close?

You might be wondering if another season of Vera is on the cards after the heartfelt scenes in the Vera season 13 finale

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Vera star David Leon on those tensions between Joe Ashworth and Vera

After his shock return to Vera series 13, David Leon gives the lowdown on what's really going on between Vera and Joe.

WhatToWatch

Why did Kenny Doughty leave Vera, is he in season 13 and what happened to Aiden in the ITV show?

Fans knew they'd see Kenny Doughty leave Vera in the festive special and it's likely got some wondering why the actor departed the ITV show

Woman & Home

David Leon on his return as Joe Ashworth in Vera series 13

Why David Leon is back with Brenda Blethyn for the 2024 series of Vera.

WhatToWatch

Vera season 13: cast, plot and everything we know

Vera season 13 is back for 2024 as Brenda Blethyn's Vera Stanhope is reunited with former colleague Joe Ashworth played again by David Leon.

WhatToWatch

Is there a new series of Vera, how many seasons are there and how to watch the atmospheric drama as a heart-wrenching episode airs

You might be wondering if there's a new series of Vera after seeing As The Crow Flies air again and there's plenty to come from the ITV drama

Woman & Home

Vera's Brenda Blethyn spotted filming 'tense' scenes in Newcastle after co-star 'heartbreak'

Vera stars Brenda Blethyn and David Leon have been spotted deep in conversation during filming in a Newcastle bar

Chronicle Live

ITV Vera's Riley Jones sends fans wild on Twitter by 'confirming' star's return to hit drama

yaidsVera star Riley Jones delighted fans of the hit ITV drama with a behind the scenes photo of the cast on set

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See preparations for night-time Vera shoot as filming continues in Wylam village

Shot in the dark - lighting is rigged up and the scene is set in readiness for filming new Vera scenes once darkness falls

Daily Mirror

ITV's Vera first look as Brenda Blethyn and David Leon return for show's 13th series

ITV have given a first look at the 13th series of hit show Vera with Brenda Blethyn and David Leon as the pair return amid some huge exits from the programme

Chronicle Live

Vera's David Leon spotted on set as he makes 'mysterious' return to join Brenda Blethyn

The cast of Vera have started filming the new series of the ITV drama with David Leon back as Joe Ashworth

Chronicle Live

Where are Vera cast now? What happened to stars who quit - from big return to Hollywood stardom

Vera has been confirmed for a 13th series, with a few change in the cast of the hit ITV drama for its next run

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Vera's Riley Jones addresses future on show as fans calls for 'promotion' after cast shake-up

Vera star Riley Jones has spoken out on the future of his character Mark in the popular ITV crime drama

Chronicle Live

ITV's Hunt for Raoul Moat star Sonya Cassidy has TV past as part of 'devastating' Vera exit

Sonya Cassidy is in the cast for ITV's Hunt for Raoul Moat, buit is no stranger to the channel having been in Vera

Chronicle Live

Vera's David Leon leaves fans guessing on new role after exit 'mystery'

David Leon has been confirmed to be returning to Vera as Joe Ashworth but fans have been left speculating ion what capacity

Chronicle Live

ITV's Vera star Riley Jones hints at more big news in 'cryptic' Twitter post as series 13 confirmed

Vera star Riley Jones had a rather cryptic post for his Twitter followers after ITV announced series 13 last week

Daily Mirror

Vera star Brenda Blethyn welcomes back co-star who 'broke her heart' when he first quit

Brenda Blethyn says she is 'over the moon' to welcome David Leon back to ITV drama, Vera, after he 'broke her heart' when he stepped down the first time

Woman & Home

Why did David Leon leave Vera and is he returning to the hit Ann Cleeves drama in season 13?

If you're wondering why did David Leon leave Vera then you're probably not alone - especially as DS Joe Ashworth didn't have an exit storyline

Leeds Live

Leeds dad-of-two paralysed in mountain bike crash with tree spends 6 months in hospital

Friends and family have rallied round to raise money to help Joe Ashworth's rehab

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