Brenda Blethyn has broken her silence on the upcoming conclusion of her beloved ITV crime drama ‘Vera’ after 14 seasons on the air. The actress took to social media to express her thoughts on the show’s ending and her experience playing the iconic role of DCI Vera Stanhope.
In a heartfelt post, Blethyn thanked fans for their support and acknowledged the difficulty of saying goodbye to the character she has portrayed for so long. She wrote, ‘Getting ready to start filming Series 14 of Vera next week, gonna be hard saying farewell.’
Fans responded with messages of support and gratitude, expressing their admiration for Blethyn’s performance and the show’s enduring legacy. One fan commented, ‘Very best wishes for the filming of the new series, Brenda. We’ve watched every episode, several times, and have always loved Vera.’
Blethyn has previously expressed her pride in ‘Vera’s achievements over the last fourteen years.’ In a statement confirming the show’s end, she said, ‘I’m so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen years. 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.’
‘Vera’ will return for a final series early next year, with ITV commissioning two 90-minute episodes. The drama has been a staple of ITV’s schedule since its debut in 2011, with 54 episodes broadcast to date. Based on the books by Ann Cleeves, the show has captivated viewers with its crime stories and memorable characters.
