Vera star Brenda Blethyn has issued a heartfelt message to fans following the end of the beloved crime drama. The detective series came to an end on 2nd January which saw Vera hang up her trench coat one last time as her final case saw her on the hunt for a missing girl, which found her diving into her own memories.

Vera star Brenda Blethyn has revealed a big secret about the filming of the hit drama, which aired its final episodes this week

Brenda Blethyn has opened up about her fears that Vera would be killed off in the last ever series of the hit ITV crime drama in a moving new documentary about the beloved series

Brenda Blethyn, 78, has spent the past 14 years playing DCI Vera Stanhope on ITV - but she's yet to be recognised for her role in the New Year's honours list

The actor was 'quite emotional' after filming her final scene as DCI Vera Stanhope, and reflected on the experience in ITV documentary Vera, Farewell Pet.

Actress Brenda Blethyn made her last appearance as iconic detective Vera Stanhope in the final episode of the hit ITV drama after announcing she was leaving her role

Brenda Blethyn is known for playing DCI Stanhope in ITV's long-running crime drama Vera. The actress, 78, has played the title role for a huge 13 years, with the final episode set to air tonight, January 2,