Months after she bid adieu to Vera, Brenda Blethyn has secured a leading role in Channel 4's Woman of Substance. Adapted from Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1979 novel, the eight-part series will serve as ...

Brenda Blethyn recently left her iconic role of DCI Vera Stanhope after an incredible 14 years. Hit ITV show Vera was based on the Vera Stanhope novels by Ann Cleeves and ran for 14 series. During the ...