FANS of Brenda Blythyn's hit show Vera, are thrilled its back on the box.
The smash hit ITV series is now in its twelfth series, and viewers are in for a treat with this all-star cast.
Who stars in series 12 of Vera?
Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope
Brenda Blethyn, OBE plays DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV's Vera.
DCI Vera Stanhope is a talented, compassionate and unconventional detective who heads up a team at Northumberland and City Police.
She is very blunt, to the point and will do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of a case.
In 1980, Brenda made her television debut in Mike Leigh's film Grown-Ups, and has since starred in The Witches, Secrets & Lies, Pride & Prejudice and Saving Grace.
Kenny Doughty as DS Aiden Healy
Kenny Doughty plays DS Aiden Healy in the series.
He is Vera's second-in-command and over the course of the program has proved his loyalty and just how hard-working he can be.
As a parent, he does often struggle to contain himself when he deals with cases involving parents and children.
Kenny has starred in many other popular shows including New Tricks, Coronation Street and Wire in the Blood.
Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart
A loyal detective with decades of experience under his belt, and the cynical sense of humour to prove it.
Jon Morrison a Scottish actor best known for his roles in Just Another Saturday, The Elephants' Graveyard and Gary Oldman's Nil by Mouth.
He has previously starred in The Bill, Monarch of the Glen, High Times, Dream Team, and Who Dares Wins.
Riley Jones as PC Mark Edwards
Riley Jones plays DC Mark Edwards.
As Vera's youngest team member, Jones is very hard-working and is keen to prove he has what it takes to be in the force.
As well as Vera, he is also known for his roles in Run and Wolfblood.
Edwards has also made cameo appearances in EastEnders as Lola Pearce's fiancee.
Ibinabo Jack as DC Jacqueline ‘Jac’ Williams
Ibinano Jack plays DC Jacqueline Williams in Vera.
Her character is a young and talented detective with a wry sense of humour and a knack at finding key witnesses and crucial information essential to solving cases.
DC Jacqueline is valuable asset to Vera's squad. She is a theatre actress who was born in November 1982.
Paul Kaye as Dr Malcolm Donahue
Paul Kaye joined the team in series nine of the crime drama.
Paul plays a very precise pathologist who has worked with Vera in the past, but the two were unable to get along.
However, the pair seem to have put their differences aside and are now finally establishing a grudging respect for one another.
Paul Kaye is a comedian and actor best known for playing Dennis Pennis, a shock celebrity interviewer.
He has also starred in Three Girls, Game of Thrones and The Windsors.
How can I watch Vera?
Vera's season 12's airs every Sunday night at 9pm on ITV.
The series will conclude on February 19, 2023
You can watch episodes after they have aired on the ITVX or advert free on BritBox, if you have a subscription.
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