Vera is a British crime drama series based on the Vera Stanhope series of novels by Ann Cleeves. First broadcast π on ITV on 1 May 2011, it stars Brenda Blethyn as the principal character, Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope.
The thirteenth π series is set to start broadcast on 7 January 2024.
Premise [ edit ]
Vera is a nearly retired detective chief inspector π of the fictional Northumberland & City Police, who is obsessive about her work. She plods along in a dishevelled state π but has a calculating mind and despite her irascible personality, she cares deeply about her work and colleagues. She often π proves her superior skills by picking up small errors in her team members' thought processes. Vera forms a close relationship π with sergeants Joe Ashworth and Aiden Healy.[1]
Production [ edit ]