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 ...

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 ...

Brenda Blethyn has revealed the 'real' and somewhat heart-wrenching ... and six years post her acclaimed role as Mrs Bennett ...

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

In Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice ... as his character played the foil to his wife, Mrs Bennet (Brenda Blethyn), who is determined to marry all of their ...

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 revealed the 'real' and somewhat ... her acclaimed role as Mrs Bennett in the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Brenda first appeared as the straight-talking detective ...

Brenda Blethyn has given a two word 'cryptic ... the likes of the Oscar nominated Secrets & Lies, Little Voice and Pride & Prejudice, Brenda first made her debut as no nonsense sleuth DCI Stanhope ...

Brendsa Blethyn has opened up on the 'real' and rather heartbreaking ... Lies and six years after her star turn as Mrs Bennett in the film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, Brenda made her debut as no ...