The hit ITV drama Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn, has been on our screens for 14 years, with the final two feature-length episodes set to air on the channel in the new year
Vera fans have been given a major clue about when the hit drama will finally wrap up after 14 years of enthralling millions. The good news for those eager viewers is that they won't have to wait long. Vera, which is based on Ann Cleeves' DCI Stanhope novels, first appeared on our screens on ITV in 2011, with BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn taking on the lead role. This role would soon establish her as one of television's most beloved detectives.
After the pilot episode Hidden Depths, which featured a young Sam Fender as a corpse in a bathtub, attracted a large audience, more episodes were quickly commissioned. The much-loved show has now amassed 13 series, each proving to be a real ratings success. Over the past decade, Vera has gained international popularity, amassing dedicated fans as far away as Australia and Japan. Therefore, it was a significant blow when ITV executives announced that the upcoming 14th series would be its last.
Brenda and her co-stars, including returning sidekick David Leon, returned to the set one final time over the summer to film the two new feature-length episodes. The cast and crew of Vera have been filming across the North East, in locations such as Blyth, Hartlepool, Gateshead and South Shields, reports the Mirror. Some fortunate fans were treated to a preview of what's to come in series 14 at a special event in London earlier this week.
The British Film Institute played host to a special event, Vera - End of an Era, which included a screening and a Q&A with none other than Brenda Blethyn and Ann Cleeves. Attendees were treated to an exclusive preview of the first episode of series 14, where Brenda shares the screen with guest star Kevin Whately.
While the finale's details are still under wraps, host Emma Kennedy teased the audience about when they can expect the last episodes to hit ITV screens. As the evening wrapped up, Emma left fans buzzing with anticipation as she revealed: "And you can watch the final ever episodes of Vera in the new year." This tease comes hot on the heels of the announcement that Vera will feature in ITV's festive line up.
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