Vera cast 2022: who is in ITV drama series 11 with Lorraine Ashbourne, how many episodes and when’s it on TV?

Fans of ITV’s raincoat-wearing, witty-yet-questionable detective, Vera, have enjoyed the return of the crime drama to their screens.

Actress Brenda Blethyn returned for a brief two episodes August 2021, but the show’s 7 million viewers were left on a cliff edge as the rest of the series was delayed until recently.

The series was originally scheduled to air in 2020 but was delayed due to coronavirus restrictions, with Blethyn admitting a 12th series will largely depend on if restrictions remain eased.

As well as Blethyn, a few new faces will appear in the 11th series. Here is everything you need to know about the latest series and when the episodes are on TV.

What is series 11 of Vera about?

Series 11 has followed a number of plots filmed in and around the Northumbria countryside.

Episode three aired on January 9 and the ITV synopsis alludes to a security guard being fatally wounded in a robbery went wrong. Vera begins to suspect an inside job but the investigation takes a turn for the worst when the victim’s young teenage son goes missing. As his son’s disappearance turns out to be a kidnap, will Vera be able to locate the perpetrators before he comes to harm?

In episode 4, set to air on January 16, Vera investigates the case of a teacher, who is found on a remote part of the coastline. “She had made what is thought to be an exaggerated claim to social services about child protection. So we have all sorts of suspects rearing their heads,” Blethyn said.

Who is in the Vera cast 2022?

Blethyn returns as DCI Vera Stanhope, alongside DS Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty) and DC Kenny Lockhart (Jon Morrison). The three have worked together to solve the mystery murders of Northumberland since the show began in 2011.

Riley Jones returns as DC Mark Edwards, as will Paul Kaye return as Pathologist Dr. Malcolm Donahue.

When is Vera on TV?

Episodes one, two and three are now available on the ITV Hub, episode 4 airs on 16 January.

A transmission date has not been confirmed for episodes five and six.

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