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Vera star reveals real reason she’s leaving ITV series after 14 years

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Vera star reveals real reason she’s leaving ITV series after 14 years

Vera Star Brenda Blethyn has shared the real reason she left the ITV show.

The ITV crime drama is set to end in January after 14 years with two special episodes, as fans say goodbye to much-loved detective Vera Stanhope.

Opening up about her decision to leave the show, Blethyn explained that she wanted to focus more on her family.

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“It was a tough decision and next March, when I would normally be preparing to go back up there, I will probably be crying,” she said (via The Sun).

“As much as I loved it all, I have a family at home and I realized I hadn’t spent a summer in 14 years with my family.

“So I did another series again because I couldn’t get through it,” Blethyn added. “But anyway, it’s about time, that’s all.”

It comes after Blethyn recently revealed what fans can expect from the final two episodes, including “problems with Detective Inspector Joe Ashworth”.

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Following the broadcast of the last episodes on January 1 and 2, a documentary on the show entitled Vera: Goodbye pet will be broadcast on January 3.

The special will look at the show’s “enduring appeal” and its “profound impact” on its fans and cast.

The documentary “will capture the extraordinary journey of Vera and its lasting influence on British crime dramas – set against the stunning backdrop of Northumberland, where the landscape became a character in its own right, this celebration honors the series’ remarkable legacy.”

Vera will return at 8pm on Wednesday January 1, 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX, while Vera: Goodbye pet will be broadcast at 9pm on Friday January 3 on ITV1.

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