Brenda Blethyn - the nation's favourite detective

"We do have a bit of a laugh. I know the stories are sad, sombre, dark places you go to - but in between takes, we're having a right old laugh!"

Brenda Blethyn

The iconic raincoat and bucket hat have been dusted off once again as DCI Vera Stanhope returns to our screens for the tenth series of the family favourite show.

"I lost it once, oh there were ructions! I didn't dare own up to it, I was blaming the wardrobe department! Because we'd already shot half the scene and to finish the scene we had to have the hat. But fortunately I found it. I think Jack found it actually!"

Brenda reveals her dog Jack saved the day

Golden Globe winning actress Brenda Blethyn joins us today to reveal the secret to the show’s success and why she has no plans on retiring just yet.