Actress Brenda Blethyn, known for her role as DCI Vera Stanhope, expresses her gratitude for the dedicated cast and crew of the long-running ITV series Vera as it concludes after thirteen years.
ITV 's long-running series Vera has been a prime-time favorite since its premiere in 2011. The beloved mystery drama is set to air its final episode this month, marking the end of an incredible run. Actress Brenda Blethyn , who brought DCI Vera Stanhope to life with her signature hat and raincoat, will also depart from her role after thirteen years. She isn't alone; several cast and crew members have been with the show since its inception.
Brenda has praised the dedicated team behind Vera, expressing admiration for their hard work throughout the production. She commented: 'A number of the crew have worked on Vera since the very start along with some of the supporting artistes. They were all very loyal. There was never an ego in sight.' She added that the professionalism and skill of the crew made filming a true joy. She commented: 'Everyone was skilled at their job and happy to be doing it. And they were nice people. So it really was a pleasure. People just couldn't do enough for you. Nobody was complaining. And they work so hard, the crew.' Reflecting on her off-camera experiences, Brenda admired the security team's ability to discreetly ensure her safety when navigating public areas during shoots, reports Chronicle Live. She conveyed her appreciation by saying: 'I hadn't even noticed security following me. Looking after me. They're making sure no harm came to me as I walk out into the crowd.' Without being in my face. Such a skill.' Lastly, Brenda acknowledged the impact the show has had on employment over the years, noting it influenced her yearly decision on continuing her role in the beloved ITV drama. She added: 'Nobody imposed that on me. I was simply aware of it. And I knew everyone wanted to continue. I really enjoyed working on Vera and I'm not sure I've made the right decision even now! 'But I do want to spend time with my family. That's the overriding factor in my decision-making.
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