Vera (2011)
Vera is a 2011 crime series created by Ann Cleeves. It stars Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison and Riley Jones.
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. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
Where to watch Vera
Stream: Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime)
Rent: Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Google Play
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Cast
- Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope
- Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart
- Riley Jones as DC Mark Edwards
- Kenny Doughty as DS Aiden Healy
- Ibinabo Jack as DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams
- David Leon as DS Joe Ashworth
- Paul Kaye as Dr Malcolm Donahue
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Dr Marcus Summer
- Paul Ritter as Dr Billy Cartwright
- Sarah Kameela Impey as Dr Paula Bennett
- Cush Jumbo as DC Bethany Whelan
- Lisa Hammond as Helen Milton
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- Companion guide: British Crime Drama: The Complete Guide