Riley Jones has worked on the iconic crime drama Vera for two decades and he says Brenda Blethyn is the person to thank for his long-standing TV career after she took a punt on him when he was ...

Riley Jones, who has been a fixture on the beloved crime drama Vera for two decades, credits Brenda Blethyn as the catalyst for his enduring television career. He was just 21 when she championed ...

ITV's Vera remains a popular draw for viewers, with Brenda Blethyn portraying the unyielding DCI Stanhope. We delve into her personal history revealing Brenda's life beyond the cameras.

Brenda Blethyn is known for playing DCI Stanhope in ITV's long-running crime drama Vera. The actress, 78, has played the title role for a huge 13 years, with the final episode set to air tonight ...

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. The 78-year-old first starred as ...

Brenda Blethyn responded candidly when questioned about not receiving a New Year’s honour. The 78-year-old actress finished her 14-year stint as DCI Vera Stanhope this Thursday. The ...

Actress Brenda Blethyn is set to hang up her hat as Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope as the long-running show reaches its final conclusion. ITV bosses said Vera will not be fading out quiet ...

Vera's Brenda Blethyn, the acclaimed actress behind DCI Stanhope in the beloved ITV's hit crime drama, appeared in the final ever episode on the show which aired on January 2 after an impressive ...