EXCLUSIVE: ITV classic Vera aired its final scenes in January, after some special feature-length episodes, but actress Brenda Blethyn is already keen to revive the character
Brenda Blethyn wants to revive Vera just weeks after it ended.
The ITV classic aired its final scenes in January. It came after the show bowed out with some special feature-length episodes over the festive period.
The screen legend reckons it would be great to bring it back for a one-off episode.
She said: “A special would be nice. It’s definitely one of my favourites role I’ve done. I love the character.”
Brenda admits she’s going to find it tough not playing DCI Vera Stanhope anymore.
She added: “When we get to March and I’d normally be packing my bag to go up north to film, I will be sad.
“I will miss it. I loved that job. I had a great time doing it.”
Vera ran on ITV for 14 years before finishing with a two-part series last month. It was a ratings winner, won a string of top awards and got rave reviews from critics.
Brenda thinks it was a hit because Vera was relatable.
She said: “The writer Ann Cleeves based the characters on all those women who lost their husband, father or brother in the war.
“They were very capable. They didn’t care they weren’t fashion icons. They just got the job done. They were good, hard-working people.”
Brenda was on the Outstanding Contribution gong at the TV Choice Awards on Monday for her role in the show.
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