It ran on itv for 14 years from 1 may 2011 to 2 january 2025 and starred brenda blethyn as the principal character, detective chief inspector vera stanhope. A sharp detective with a messy life, dci vera stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast england, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail With her caustic wit and singular charm, dci vera stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking northumberland landscape.
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As dci vera stanhope prepares to hang up her iconic hat with the last two thrilling episodes, this documentary will capture the extraordinary journey of vera and its lasting influence on british crime drama.
Vera star brenda blethyn has addressed rumours about the show's potential return
The series is about detective chief inspector vera stanhope, nearly retired, of the fictional northumberland & city police, who is obsessive about her work. When is vera series 14 on tv One, entitled, inside, will be on new year’s day, wednesday 1 january at 8pm on itv.
