Now Brenda Blethyn has told how she supported her character ... one most loyal to her,” she says fondly in the film. “My brother, a lot of his friends are cops and they all say Jon is the ...

ITV's hit detective series Vera continues to captivate audiences, largely thanks to Brenda Blethyn's stellar performance as the tenacious DCI Stanhope. Drawing back the curtain on the star behind ...

David Leon is best known for playing DI Joe Ashworth in Vera alongside Brenda Blethyn, but he looked very different when he was in the cast of a BBC drama.

ITV's Vera remains a popular draw for viewers, with Brenda Blethyn portraying the unyielding DCI Stanhope. We delve into her personal history revealing Brenda's life beyond the cameras.