Behind the scenes of British crime drama Vera | Candid interview with Brenda Blethyn

She is the blunt-talking, bucket-hat-wearing detective the world fell in love with. For 14 years, DCI Vera Stanhope solved murders across the windswept moors of Northumberland – with no time for vanity, no patience for fools and absolutely no filter. 7NEWS Spotlight sits down with the woman behind the juggernaut. Speaking to reporter Ashlee Mullany, Brenda Blethyn opens the door to her life, her career and the secrets behind one of television’s most beloved characters. #vera #brendablethyn #crimedrama *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.