Brenda Blethyn Says Goodbye to TV’s Favourite Iconic Detective Vera | This Morning

[@kristi9475]

Thank you, Brenda. Vera is an iconic character and you made her your own and played her with grace.

[@gerdaschilt9803]

Totally agree! Thank you Brenda

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

Oh I'm so sad that Vera is coming to an end... I've loved every minute spent watching!

[@deadiemeyers1661]

We, the frumpy elderly old dears all over the world, who love Vera and who love Brenda, say a very heartfelt Thank you! ❤

[@elendilnz]

Agree 100% (I’m elderly, but not frumpy… 😁😁😁😂)🇳🇿🇬🇧

[@judybeck8313]

You are such a lovely lady, Brenda, and such a wonderful actress. I can't imagine anyone else playing Vera. Thank you to everyone involved in this long-running series and to Ann Cleeves who created the iconic character. Best wishes for the future, Brenda. A fan from NC, USA.

[@linesea8968]

Quel dommage que cette serie s'arrête Les britanniques sont doués pour créer des personnages : vera, barnaby, lewis morse... poirot, miss marple

[@hlhappy2793]

Thankyou Brenda for bringing Vera into my life. Gonna miss ya ❤❤❤

[@mbeck3630]

Brenda, you are a wonderful actress!! We shall miss you greatly as Vera Stanhope! The series "Vera" was one of my favorites. I live in the Southwestern US & waited patiently for each episode. I've seen them all. I particularly liked the "Farewell Pet" special where the actors were interviewed. I'll miss you as Vera; so will your fans worldwide! God bless you! 💕🙏

[@jeansmith2248]

Awe Brenda, I loved watching Vera here in Pennsylvania, in the USA. Thanks for your 14 years of excellence.👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😊

[@LiaS-58]

Absolutely loved this character amazingly portrayed by Brenda🤗 Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cf3619]

Love Brenda Blethyn ❤ She done some fantastic work over the years. Great voice ❤

[@TsampikaRose-kk7ip]

Thank you Brenda for making Vera so loved❤. Will miss you 😢

[@drbloomer6380]

What a great woman! You never hear people speak bad of this fine woman. She’s a young Judy dench if you ask me. Insane acting calibre. Thank you for Vera. 💙

[@nancysexton545]

She is 78 so I don't know about how much younger she is...How old is Judy?

[@chocolatechipkookie3439]

@@nancysexton545She looks younger than her age. Very glamorous compared to her Vera character.

[@anneballantyne3766]

From the moment someone casually mentioned the tv series’ Vera ‘ to me I knew that it was for me..I have loved it from beginning to end and all the rewatches. I think Brenda is marvellous. I love that she is giving it up for her man. It is nice to spend those leisurely days together in retirement. ♥️🇨🇦

[@bobhrfarm]

Brenda and Ann developed Vera into an unforgettable, beloved character, but I must say that the cinematography on the series is utterly brilliant; raw, refined, sensitive to the max, magnificently evocative of All things British. Beautifully written, acted, and directed. Great cinema!

[@angelaglanville9377]

My son-in- law is from Gateshead. When we watched the series together he recognised a lot of places but then would exclaim ‘ that’s not Newcastle it’s Sunderland!’ He also said that Stanhope was pronounced Stanupp locally. If you listen carefully it’s sometimes pronounced that way.

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Brenda really made “Vera” come to life….great series …she has such a great sense of humour as well🙂🇨🇦

[@mariearmstrong7718]

Such a talented actress. A good decision for herself and her family. Such an interesting series that seemed just a perfect match for her. Enjoy your future, Brenda!!

[@VeraPoirot]

Will absolutely miss Vera, been watching the show religiously since 2015. Thank you to Brenda, Ann and all those involved in the creation of this brilliant show/character

[@jeweliedee4299]

Brenda, you did a beautiful job with this character. Every screen moment was a pure pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@annstewart1983]

I’ve loved this woman since I saw her on Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Bennett. You were delightful, and I watch it over and over and you are still my favorite character. Vera was such an amazing character who I will miss so much, but glad you’re taking time for family. Best of life to you beautiful lady.

[@tamaramcneal496]

Love her hair here! Such a lovely actress.😊

[@JenniferHashmi]

Thank you Brenda. I loved every minute of Vera ❤.

[@NM-wn7nk]

If not already a petition for “Dame” Brenda Blethyn. An actress who has given so many great characters. Not least the iconic Mrs Bennett & Vera. Just watched the last episode. I cannot say thankyou enough. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ilenegallo6406]

I love Vera❤️❤️ I always look forward to the new season. Thanks for all the compelling stories and the big heart of Vera.

[@Donegalwildatlantic]

You have to hand it to this amazing woman she gave us a absolutely brilliant woman to admire and I am going to miss vera there's nothing left for me to do but buy all the DVDs and watch again, thank u Brenda you were amazing a wonderful and will be so so missed have a wonderful life post vera 😘😘

[@LesleyWatson-c2g]

Love her!

[@derekhowells8371]

“Vera” has been (is) part of our lives. Thank heaven for BRITBOX ....... from Australia. Perfection lays within its imperfection ....... raw, real and relatable.

[@smartladylr]

I'm french, and I really enjoy Veras character for many reasons, I can relate to her through dear people I met in my life, I always watch with pleasure - to bad it comes to an end, but I understand !

[@vivienmcnaul109]

One great show .. Vera is fantastic 😊

[@BlueGamezzzz]

amazing character you’ve made me and my mum have amazing sunday and thursday nights tysm brenda ❤

[@Chasingthesun2019]

Thank you so much for giving Vera to enjoy for these many years. Even over here in the US we looked forward to every season and episode. We will miss her.

[@johncraven4764]

Indeed Brenda, my wife & I have loved every episode of your series of Vera… and astonishingly over dinners lunches with variety of people we know, and including strangers we meet…all have this same feeling of knowing you and how ‘Vera’ will work the problem out! The writing is so clever, but you & actors are so subtle, leaving us to try and figure the clues too. Rarely do we get it right. Well done on your marvellous job in life, entertaining with that certain smile. We will miss it. Have a great life after Vera👏🏼👏🏼💖John & Bernadette. Australia.

[@karentrevino6678]

I’ve watched the series twice. Now have my daughter watching. Loved it. Classic British actresses are all so good.

[@adamkings001]

@karentrevino6678 Hello Dear, How is your day going,i hope you are having a wonderful time. I must confess you are Epitome of Beauty, No man born of a woman will see you and pass you by without taking a second thought of you. I really would love to be a friend if you don't mind, i hope to read from you, so we can get to know one another more better...

[@itseeveelove]

so glad i met her in person because she’s just as kind and genuine as she appears to be, will forever miss watching vera ❤️

[@michelleglidingswan4334]

I'm sad this series is ending as I have watched and rewatched Vera. The character is relatable to me as an older woman, and I love that she has such depth. I know all things must end though and I wish Brenda all the best in her future endeavours.

[@adamkings001]

@michelle Hello Dear, How is your day going,i hope you are having a wonderful time. I must confess you are Epitome of Beauty, No man born of a woman will see you and pass you by without taking a second thought of you. I really would love to be a friend if you don't mind, i hope to read from you, so we can get to know one another more better...

[@adrianwheeler9233]

Thank You for your Vera. We Love you , the Land Rover and all the other cast.

[@effkay3691]

Lovely series. The cinematography of the Northumberland countryside makes for brilliant viewing, stunning. Thanks for a great watch love.

[@myoldvhstapes]

I LOVE how production finds glorious locations for what would otherwise be ordinary, boring scenes. When a witness wants to tell a DS what he's seen? They both step into an old cemetery in the yard of a 200-year-old stone church surrounded by trees. A character wants some fast food? She stops at a burger van on a grass bank on the edge of a tall cliff with the sea in the background and views for miles.

[@effkay3691]

@ I know right. It’s brilliant.

[@lindavincent708]

Been a big fan for many, many years. Absolutely loved her in Outside Edge (wife of a cricket team player which I identified with as I used to do the teas for my husbands cricket team) and Saving Grace (became a cannabis grower) , among many others. Saving Grace was absolutely wonderful and so funny. I had to get my son to get me a copy of the DVD from the US as I couldn’t find it in the UK. Please, please, Brenda don’t retire just yet. 😊

[@debrap947]

Brenda Blethyn is a beautiful woman and an amazing actress. I wish Vera could go on forever though. 🙂

[@caroljohnston5471]

Me too.

[@esmeeschaderon145]

So sad to hear, I loved it so much and she is a great actress. She look fabulous. Good luck Brenda. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@adamkings001]

@esmeeschaderon145 hello

[@SM-tr8vu]

I will really missed her a lot. The very best series I see in years . I can wait for tomorrow shows and have on such a grand lady in her rights. I watch them all twice and just love love ❤️ the ❤ the lady. Wish her the best on her retirement but don’t forget us 😢😢😂 in Springfield, Virginia

[@margrietpetersen2396]

The best British TV character. I ❤❤❤ Vera! Well done Brenda👏👏👏

[@marymccallum3276]

I’m devastated love Vera and all the cast will miss the show so much 🐾🐾🐾

[@highvibe4839]

I loved this show, Vera, but I love anything that Brenda acts in. I also love her pooch Jack, he looks like my Dog Sailor who sadly passed at 15 years old recently, he was an empath therapy dog, and the best breed for all ages. All the best Brenda, thanks for all the years of your great work, enjoy your retirement or semi retirement!

[@kristooley4112]

The end of one of my all time favourite BC TV series. Thanks for all the wonderful hours spent solving cases with you 'Vera'. Love Anne Cleeves books.

[@deliagroer2613]

I only discovered Vera this year. Love it. Sorry to hear I will come to an end next year😢 Thank you for the entertainment.

[@singinsooie]

You have the pleasure now of watching all the other 13 seasons!

[@elendilnz]

Watching from New Zealand. Thank you Brenda for acting the role so excellently. It’s the BEST. We are only up to series 13. Have a great 2025 everyone ❤️🤗🎈🎉

[@roz7441]

From a Geordie in Australia, thank you, Brenda, for the perfect Geordie accent you delivered each and every episode. You made me nostalgic for the north east of England every episode.

[@JohnRedman-h3s]

I have enjoyed this series very much, particularly because I live in the North East so have fun spotting the places that are being filmed. I have read all the books. It was good that the final episode was based on the latest book, which I read over Christmas. Well done to Brenda Blethyn and all the cast, particularly Jon Morrison as often put upon Kenny, as he has been there from start to finish. This is a series that I shall miss.

[@silpap4458]

Thank you Brenda, we also love Vera so much! It will not end it for me though, as I will revisit it from time to time as I do with good books. You are a wonderful actress, I've been deeply moved by your performance in "Secrets and Lies" and laughed a lot with "Saving Grace". Enjoy whatever you may choose to do in the future, you've earned it! You are a guarantee of quality.

[@bernardaguiar]

In my opinion, Vera is the greatest export out of the UK in years.

[@KhristyOconnor]

I agree with you 100 percent, Brenda Bleythen is a rare actress as she can play any rile she is given excellently.

[@linda86760]

Such a good actress brenda blethyn ❤

[@WrennSong]

I love the Vera series. I have read all the books and watched every episode created. Vera is awkward, quirky, flawed, imperfect, and brilliant. ❤

[@Rosipatch]

So loved this series. Regina in Ontario Canada. Thank you

[@sheilagarrido8204]

What a Lovely Soul he is❤ How lucky you are to have the privilege to have earned his love and devotion❤❤❤

[@Sightback]

Oh, Vera, we're going to miss you pet! ❤💕🌹🌺

[@strawberry1025]

What l love about Vera's character is how every suspect underestimates her at first; the initially sweet demeanor, the 'love' and 'pet' .... and then suddenly the steel intellect fires and the trap snaps shut.

[@williamhastings2586]

We’ve started rewatching the show again. It’s just as good now as it was 14(?) years ago. Thank you Belinda.

[@jabbadahuttful]

Brenda is a beautiful ❤woman and such a brilliant actor who perfectly defined the role of Vera.

[@MaryjoVillegas]

Brenda , What we luv about Vera-she’s for real! Fourteen years were like fourteen WEEKS. Glad you will enjoy your personal life. Will miss you.

[@harrydog541]

Saw the 1st episode and never left. It was then and continues to be my absolute favorite. Thank you so very much for many great TV watching years. The best of luck in the years to come. Thank heavens for reruns! Bye bye and take care...Vera💕💕💕

[@adamkings001]

Hello

[@maryeliason1504]

I've loved her in everything. She's one of my favorites

[@Beelysmom70]

Have loved Vera from the very beginning. Great writing...fantastic acting and sneaky comedy when appropriate. Will be watching over and over. Sending thanks to Brenda and all the folks from Vera from a fan in America.❤😊

[@JeannieParker-ji6bf]

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every episode from all the seasons! What a great character actress and intriguing story line!!

[@adamkings001]

@JeannieParker hello

[@smallperson7522]

Brenda Blethyn is fantastic as Vera, absolutely love this show and I’m so gutted it’s coming to an end 😢. Also love how it was filmed where I live. It will be sadly missed….🙏🏼💜

[@carolj2896]

Thank you, Brenda, for the wonderful way you’ve brought this character to life! One of my favorites. Enjoy what’s next!

[@DianneAnderson-e1i]

Love the show. Sad it’s ending. Love Brenda and all the wonderful actors! Thank you from 🇨🇦

[@crisfernandez477]

Love this series, sorry to hear it's ending but for obvious reasons I can understand your personal life is more important. Thanks so much for sharing this series with us, bringing Vera to life in such an iconic way😊 lots of love from Spain

[@suebaker2682]

Lovely lady and actress. Love watching Vera

[@elaineteut1249]

Brenda is such a lovely lady. I loved watching this series. I thought it fitting that Kevin Whatley starred with her in the last episode as he was lead inspector with Lawrence Fox in the “Inspector Lewis” series, which I loved.

[@tinadavy3990]

EXCELLENT ACTING...THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK THRU THE YEARS 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@cathytyssen8084]

We will miss her Enjoy 🎉 your New Chapter!! From Canada 🍁

[@brigitnunez6735]

Thank you so much for Vera really brilliant

[@afyrholm]

I agree with Brenda, "why did they think of me?" 😄 She is absolutely beautiful besides being such a great actress.

[@Twiggs2562]

She is gorgeous !!! I can’t believe she’s the same person 😂

[@sophiasmith1244]

Love this -excellent actress and just love your Doggy ❤God bless

[@adamkings001]

@sophia hello

[@SkeeterNYC]

Have watched every season on Amazon Prime and loved it. What a great series. Cheers from NYC, Brenda and Vera cast & crew!

[@adamkings001]

Hello

[@daniellekorneliussen4244]

After I saw Brenda Blethyn’s exceptional performance in Secrets and Lies from many years ago, I though to myself - Now THAT’S a performance to be proud of and, wow what a fabulous face this woman has. I was hooked! When I discovered that I could binge further, over many a year to come on this excellent performer through the Vera dramas - well, suffice it to say that I am well satisfied by her offerings and really look forward to seeing the next epoch of her work as many of my friends here in Norway are, too.❤️

[@megbaxter8720]

I loved Vera. Going to miss her.

[@marie-joselelan5323]

I loved her and so was my mum ❤️

[@excitedbyjoe]

I loved Vera, I'll miss Brenda Blethyn

[@MohammedAli-vn2vo]

Since 1996, I haven’t forgotten her brilliant performance in Secrets & Lies! She deserved every Award nominations that year including the Oscars.

[@Lana.S.Boyd49]

Ah, lovely Brenda. She used to film on Hartlepool Headland ( where I lived) a lot as Vera. She was always very sweet and made time for her fans.

[@KarinaArklie]

I absolutely love and adore Vera, and I absolutely love and adore Brenda, she is a brilliant brilliant actress, and amazing person, she is so lovely in real life, I've always wanted to meet her, it's so sad the series has come to the end, me and my mum always love watching Vera we even watch the repeats of this lovely series. So much love to you Brenda from me Karina.🌟🧡❤️💜💙💛🌟💖💝💖💝👍

[@maryfontenelle8633]

Love you from Canada, Brenda, have watched every episode and also watch reruns you will be missed. Hope they give us a spinoff with inspector Ashworth

[@adamkings001]

@mary hello

[@sandradonnelly6399]

Loved this show from the start .Amazing actors esp "Vera" Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪 look forward to seeing you in many more programmes

[@lizsa3145]

Little Voice is still iconic with Brenda 😊

[@saritapalma4171]

A warm goodbye and all my gratitude for all the wonderful episodes. From Limache, Chile.

[@fifimylene8698]

Magnifique...extra Brenda....je ne manque aucun épisode et je regarde encore en replay Vous allez nous manquer .... ❤

[@virginiahamel8973]

I will always love her

[@joannedurrer7049]

Sad Vera is ending, but looking forward to what Brenda does next. She is a most versatile actor and a 'National Treasure' imo. Loved her in 'Little Voice' and 'Secrets and Lies', her autobiography 'Mixed Fancies' is a fascinating read of her early life and career, she is so down to earth and relatable really hope she has time now to write a follow-up.

[@StuartONeill-o1o]

She was the best love her all together ❤❤❤

[@valerieadams30]

Love Vera❤️

[@richardcummins5465]

For me the thing that made VERA special was that in every episode there were SO MANY Suspects. You really could never figure out the outcome, could you. Absolutely brilliant, BRENDA and The Entire Team. ❤❤

[@daniargie]

One of my favorite shows of all time. Thank you Brenda. Love from Argentina ❤

[@ghagerman49]

Absolutely love Vera and will miss her terribly. Thank you, Ms. Blethyn and Ms. Cleeves, for creating such a wonderful character and series!

[@hchapuis231]

Thank you Brenda Blethyn for all the episodes of Detective Vera. So interesting to see, and also the words Pet. I lived in the North East, many years ago and married to a Geordie. So how Vera speaks, brings me back to thoses times. God Bless🙏Hug for your dog friend.💗💗

[@rochellefreed1287]

Brenda you have earned your retirement! We will miss you but we can re-watch you in all your past works! Enjoy!

[@susanhayden6259]

Thanks to Brenda & all the crew for giving us Vera! Such an amazing series. Will look forward to watching reruns of each episode.

[@WinfreyWright]

Have loved Brenda Blethyn since first seeing Secrets and Lies back in the mid-1990s (and later films, including Pride and Prejudice). Watched every episode of Vera on DVDs and enjoyed them all.

[@atmdos]

Du Brésil un grand merci pour cette série formidable!

[@msays1275]

I'm going to miss you Vera so much Love. Enjoy your new adventures. ❤ 12:45

[@KhristyOconnor]

I'm sad to hear this series will be finishing very soon. My elderly mum watches it at home in Sydney, Australia and enjoys it greatly