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Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn played Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera for 14 series
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Brenda Blethyn teases return to North East ITV drama Vera which ran for 14 series

Brenda Blethyn's popular drama is coming back for a second series. Brenda Blethyn's popular drama is coming back for a second series.
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Vera star's 'most-watched- drama confirmed for a second series

Brenda Blethyn, who played beloved DCI Vera Stanhope, is back in the North East. Brenda Blethyn, who played beloved DCI Vera Stanhope, is back in the North East.
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Vera star returns to North East for 'heart-rending' new project

Brenda Blethyn has been spotted as Emma Harte in the Channel 4 adaption of Barbara Taylor Bradford's A Woman Of Substance book Brenda Blethyn has been spotted as Emma Harte in the Channel 4 adaption of Barbara Taylor Bradford's A Woman Of Substance book
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Former Vera star spotted playing new leading role in Channel 4 series

Vera will conclude its final season with two episodes on January 1 and 2, 2025 Vera will conclude its final season with two episodes on January 1 and 2, 2025
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North East music superstar's unlikely role in Vera's first episode

Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope. Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope.
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Vera returns for final two episodes of much-loved drama - how, where & when to watch

Brenda Blethyn is ready to say goodbye to iconic character Vera as she looks ahead to 'semi-retirement'. Brenda Blethyn is ready to say goodbye to iconic character Vera as she looks ahead to 'semi-retirement'.
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Brenda Blethyn is 'semi-retired' after saying goodbye to Vera

Brenda Blethyn will leave Vera after the two new festive episodes in 2025 Brenda Blethyn will leave Vera after the two new festive episodes in 2025
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Vera star reveals why she quit ITV drama ahead of final two 'special' episodes

ITV has confirmed Vera will return for a new series in 2025. ITV has confirmed Vera will return for a new series in 2025.
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ITV confirms Vera will return for new series soon ending axe fears

Amita Karda, 45, says she is determined to live her life to the fullest after appearing on the ITV programme starring Brenda Blethyn Amita Karda, 45, says she is determined to live her life to the fullest after appearing on the ITV programme starring Brenda Blethyn
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North East grandma sets up market business after appearing on hit ITV show Vera

Vera Series 12 Episode 4 - 'The Darkest Evening' Vera Series 12 Episode 4 - 'The Darkest Evening'
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ITV's Vera: This is what to expect from the 50th episode of hit drama airing tonight

Excited Vera fans managed to catch a glimpse of filming on Tuesday as the show’s stars descended on Durham. Excited Vera fans managed to catch a glimpse of filming on Tuesday as the show’s stars descended on Durham.
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Vera star Brenda Blethyn arrives in Durham as film crews take over city centre

Brenda Blethyn filming for Vera Picture: CONTRIBUTOR Brenda Blethyn filming for Vera Picture: CONTRIBUTOR
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Thousands scramble as rare casting call to be on ITV Vera is posted online

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