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Vera’s Brenda Blethyn breaks silence over exit with heartfelt message and series 14 update

Vera’s Brenda Blethyn breaks silence over exit with heartfelt message and series 14 update

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Brenda Blethyn has shared a heartfelt message to fans in her first social media post since announcing her departure from ITV’s Vera.  The popular detective drama is coming to an end after 13 years and is set to conclude with its 14th season.  Taking to X on Wednesday, the 78-year-old actress, who stars as Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, revealed that she’ll begin filming scenes for the final season next week and admitted that it’s going to be “hard” saying goodbye to the show.  “Many thanks to everyone for your good wishes,” penned the Pride & Prejudice star. “So very much appreciated. Getting ready to start filming Series 14 of Vera next week. gonna be hard saying farewell.” Brenda’s message comes just days after she shared the news of her departure. In a statement, she told fans: “Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I’m sad to be saying cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years.  © ITVBrenda Blethyn announced her departure from …

ITV’s Vera to end after 14 years as Brenda Blethyn leaves show

ITV’s Vera to end after 14 years as Brenda Blethyn leaves show

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ITV’s popular crime drama Vera is coming to an end after 14 years as its star Brenda Blethyn calls time on the series.  The 78-year-old actress has portrayed Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope since the show first debuted back in 2011.  In a statement, Brenda revealed that she would be stepping down from her role, bringing the show to a close with its 14th season later this year.  © Stuart Wood/ITVBrenda Blethyn is stepping away from the show after 14 years “Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I’m sad to be saying cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years,” she said.  “I’ll be forever grateful to the wonderful Ann Cleeves who created Vera, and to Elaine Collins who saw fit to cast me in the role. The producers, dream cast and crew have been fabulous and I’m going to miss them, but I won’t forget their huge talent, the camaraderie, laughter or kindness we shared nor the friendship of the people of …

Vera: Brenda Blethyn leaves ITV series after 13 years

Vera: Brenda Blethyn leaves ITV series after 13 years

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails There will soon be one less trench coat trawling crime scenes of the North East, as Brenda Blethyn is quitting Vera after 13 years on the show. The renowned actor has portrayed Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope in every episode of the ITV crime series, which debuted in 2011. On Monday (22 April), it was announced that Blethyn, 78, would be stepping away from the programme, bringing it to a close with its 14th season later this year. “Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I’m sad to be saying cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years,” Blethyn’s statement reads. “I’ll be forever grateful to the wonderful Ann Cleeves who created Vera, and to Elaine Collins who saw fit to cast me in the role. The producers, dream cast and crew have been fabulous and I’m …

Vera star Brenda Blethyn makes fresh comment on show’s future after series finale

Vera star Brenda Blethyn makes fresh comment on show’s future after series finale

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Vera fans can breathe a sigh of relief as there will be more episodes of the beloved ITV drama. The show’s star Brenda Blethyn confirmed its future in response to a fan on X following the third episode of series 13, which aired on Sunday night.  Taking to X, one viewer wrote: “Why are lots here saying this is the last #Vera ?? Have I missed something??”  In response, Brenda penned: “It’s not the last.“ © Stuart Wood/ITVBrenda Blethyn and David Leon star in the drama ITV also confirmed the good news on Sunday, revealing that the series will return with two more episodes, which will be filmed in the spring.  The announcement comes following uncertainty over the show’s future. Ahead of the series 13 premiere, Brenda told ITV that she wouldn’t have returned to the drama had David Leon not agreed to reprise his role as DI Joe Ashworth, and that she wasn’t planning on filming “many more” episodes.  “I wouldn’t have continued if David had not agreed to come back,” said the 77-year-old. …

Vera’s Brenda Blethyn shares disappointing update on show future

Vera’s Brenda Blethyn shares disappointing update on show future

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Vera star shares disappointing update on showITV Vera star Brenda Blethyn has shared a disappointing update on the show’s future. The detective series has been a staple of our TV screens since it debuted back in 2011, with the show’s 13th series premiering this week. However, when pressed on the possibility of more down the line, Blethyn admitted (via The Mirror): “At the moment there’s nothing planned.” STUART WOOD – ITV Related: Vera’s Brenda Blethyn confirms character return in Christmas special The star then added: “But that’s not to say they’re not talking about it. There might be a winding up. I don’t know. Ann Cleeves is also writing her 11th Vera book. So, there’s also that to consider. But a whole series? I think not. We’ll see.” The new episodes have seen the return of DS Joe Ashworth (David Leon) following the recent exit of Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), the actress further admitting that she would have departed had he not come back. “After we filmed ‘The Rising Tide’ at the end of 2022 …