Brenda Blethyn Latest News 2025 News. Brenda blethyn, who plays dci vera stanhope, and david leon, who plays ds joe ashworth, on set during the filming of the itv crime drama vera on the fish quay in north. Vera's itv schedule 'replacement' confirmed as another detective drama ;

Veteran actress brenda blethyn has revealed her hearbreak over filming the final episodes of itv’s hit crime drama vera, which is set to conclude after 14 years. Meanwhile lead actress brenda blethyn replied to a concerned fan on twitter saying, “it’s not the last.” blethyn had sparked concerns earlier this month the beloved show’s.