Drama lovers are in for a treat with the return of crime series Vera.
She's been a regular visitor to Wearside during filming, as this series of great retro photos show.
The TV cameras have filmed at Sunderland University, the Civic Centre car park, Chester-le-Street and the City Tea Rooms.
And we've seen Brenda at the Washington Riding Centre where she is the patron of a charity.
9. Such a worthy cause
The show's star Brenda Blethyn visited the Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled charity in September last year as the patron of the cause. The register charity is based at Washington Riding Centre and Brenda took a break from filming to go to a family fun day. | se Photo: Photo: Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled.
10. A day in Washington
Leading Vera actress Brenda Blethyn visiting Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled at the Washington Riding Centre. | se
11. A walk with Jack
Brenda Blethyn and her dog Jack visit the Washington Riding Centre where the Tyne & Wear Riding for the Disabled charity is based. | se
12. Your cue to share
Tell us which TV stars you have chatted to on Wearside. Email [email protected] | se/other 3rd party