Brenda Blethyn has been the face of ITV crime drama Vera for over a decade and, after 13 series, she is preparing to say goodbye to the character she has 'loved so much' ...

Brenda Blethyn has played iconic DCI Vera Stanhope for 13 years but after confirming she was leaving the show, the actress has spoken about the 'heartbreaking' reason why ...

There was huge upset for millions of diehard Vera fans, when it was announced by ITV that the much-loved show would be coming ...

Brenda Blethyn has been a mainstay on our TV screens since 2011, when she first took on the role of DCI Vera Stanhope - but she will now be leaving the character behind ...

Brendsa Blethyn has opened up on the 'real' and rather heartbreaking reason for quitting Vera after 13 years in the lead role ...

Vera's Brenda Blethyn has been put on the spot over speculation her ITV character being killed off in the final series ...