Vera star Brenda Blethyn tells all about the first ever Christmas special
She's best known in her role as Geordie crime-fighting detective Vera Stanhope, and now the iconic raincoat and hat have been dusted off all in the name of Christmas!
Actress Brenda Blethyn joins us to discuss gracing our screens with the first ever Vera Christmas film, why she nearly gave up acting for good and how she’ll be spending her festivities this Christmas Day.
The critically acclaimed detective series VERA returns with a thrilling feature-length episode titled The Rising Tide, based on the tenth novel by bestselling author Ann Cleeves.
This new episode takes DCI Vera Stanhope on a chilling investigation as she finds herself drawn to the enchanting tidal island of Lindisfarne.
What began as a joyous tradition turns sad when one of the friends is discovered dead. The tragic death takes a disturbing turn when Vera discovers that the victim had recently been fired amidst allegations of misconduct. Determined to unearth the truth, Vera delves into the past, questioning the events that transpired during their first reunion on Holy Island.As the tide rises, long-concealed secrets begin to surface, threatening to engulf everyone involved. Vera, aided by her trusted and resourceful team, including Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), navigates treacherous waters, facing danger and deception at every turn. Together, they must unravel the twisted web of lies before another tragedy unfolds.
Series 1-12 of Vera is available on ITVX.