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Vera Returns: Beloved Detective Back on Screen
29 Jun
Summary
- Brenda Blethyn's beloved detective Vera Stanhope is returning.
- A repeat of season 13 episode 'Tender' airs Monday, June 29.
- The episode features Vera investigating a puzzling case of a deceased young girl.

The popular British crime drama Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn as Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, is set to captivate audiences once more. A repeat broadcast of season 13, episode 2, titled 'Tender', will be shown on ITV1 on Monday, June 29, at 8:35 PM.
This particular episode sees DCI Stanhope investigating the mysterious death of a sickly young girl discovered in a railway siding. As Vera delves deeper into the case, the investigation uncovers perplexing twists and turns, prompting her to question the victim's true identity and whether her vulnerable state was exploited.
The series, which concluded its 14-year run in January 2025 with Blethyn stepping down from the role to spend more time with family, has garnered immense praise from viewers for its compelling crime narratives and characters.
Fans can look forward to seeing Vera, alongside fellow cast members such as DI Joe Ashworth, DC Kenny Lockhart, and DC Mark Edwards, as the episode continues until 10:30 PM. The repeat is also available for streaming on ITVX.