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- Alongside Brenda Blethyn as Vera, Kenny Doughty also returns as Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy, a strong and reliable partner to DCI Stanhope.
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Jan 29, 2023 · Against the Tide: Directed by William Sinclair. With Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack. Vera is called to a lighthouse when the body of a local council worker is found, but it becomes clear that his life wasn't plain sailing.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- William Sinclair
- 2023-01-29
"Vera" Against the Tide (TV Episode 2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Vera Cast Regulars
- Season 13 Episode 3 Guest Stars
- Vera: Salt and Vinegar Guest Stars
- Season 13 Episode 2 Guest Stars
- Vera: Tender Guest Stars
- Season 13 Episode 1 Guest Stars
- Vera: Fast Love Guest Stars
- Former Vera Cast Members
- Vera Christmas Special Guest Stars
- Vera: The Rising Tide Guest Stars
Brenda Blethyn plays DCI Vera Stanhope
Who is Vera? DCI Vera Stanhope is a talented, compassionate and unconventional detective who heads up a team at Northumberland and City Police. She's prickly, blunt, almost always wears her distinctive hat, and doggedly pursues the truth of each case - even if it lands her in hot water. As the seasons have progressed, we've learnt more about her backstory, including her difficult relationship with her father. Where have I seen Brenda Blethyn before? You might recognise the two-time Oscar nomi...
David Leon plays Joe Ashworth
Who is Joe Ashworth?Joe was Vera's first assistant on the TV series, and helped her solve many a case. He left in 2017, but is back in 2024 for season 13 - yet he's certainly different. Speaking about returning to Vera and what fans can expect from Joe, Leon said: "A period of time has gone by. You grow and evolve as a person through those cycles of life and the character reflects that. When I agreed to come back part of the discussions we had were, ‘What would it mean for the character?’ To...
Rhiannon Clements plays DC Steph Duncan
Who is Steph Duncan?Steph is the new kid on the block, and is enthusiastic about solving crimes. She's very personable and enjoys meeting different people associated with every case - and she definitely doesn't want to be stuck at her desk. Sometimes Vera finds her a bit much, but Steph's hard work always helps drive the cases along. Where have I seen Rhiannon Clements before? Viewers will best know Clements for her role as Summer Ranger on Hollyoaks, but she's also appeared in Death on the N...
Lee Armstrong plays Ross SimmonsLeon Annor plays Anthony DavidsonScott Turnbull plays Scott RhodesJasmine Bayes plays Rachel LimLee Armstrong plays Ross Simmons
Who is Ross Simmons? Ross is Scott's business partner who has a tense relationship with his co-owner. Where have I seen Lee Armstrong before? Viewers will no doubt recognise Armstrong from another Sunday show, Call the Midwife, where he played Dr Kevin McNulty. He's also appeared in The Nevers, Endeavour and Doctors.
Leon Annor plays Anthony Davidson
Who is Anthony Davidson? Anthony works at the fish and chip shop for Scott and Ross. Where have I seen Leon Annor before? Fans of Harlan Coben might've seen Annor in Stay Close, but aside from that, you'll have seen him in Britannia and Mister Winner.
Scott Turnbull plays Scott Rhodes
Who is Scott Rhodes? Scott is the unfortunate victim in this episode of Vera. Where have I seen Scott Turnbull before? This is Turnbull's first major TV role.
Emily Kathryn plays Gabi McSwainJulia Sawalha plays Helen RushdenJoelle Dyson plays Rosa AdeyemiJake Lowe plays Lee CritchleyEmily Kathryn plays Gabi McSwain/Fisher Who is Gabi McSwain/Fisher? Gabi is a 20-year-old woman who is the victim of this week's episode. Where have I seen Emily Kathryn before? This is Kathryn's first TV role.
Travis Ross plays Danny MeddonPatrick McNamee plays Owen DugganNimmy March plays Carol SloaneAndrew Dunn plays Ian HeadleyTravis Ross plays Danny Meddon
Who is Danny Meddon? Danny is the unfortunate victim in Fast Love. He's a market stall trader. Where have I seen Travis Ross before? Ross has enjoyed a career on the stage, starring in the likes of Cabaret, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist and Mrs Doubtfire.
Patrick McNamee plays Owen Duggan
Who is Owen Duggan? Owen is Danny's friend - and it transpires that he has been keeping a lot of secrets. Where have I seen Patrick McNamee before? Vera isn't the only role McNamee will be in this year; he's also got a starring role in Masters of the Air. Viewers will know him from Our Girl and Inspector George Gently, too.
Nimmy March plays Carol Sloane
Who is Carol Sloane? Carol is another market trader. Where have I seen Nimmy March before? March has enjoyed a successful career on TV, having starred in the likes of Midsomer Murders, Agatha Raisin and Doctors.
Ibibnabo Jack plays DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams
Who is DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams? A young and talented detective with a wry sense of humour and a knack at finding key witnesses and crucial information. Where have I seen Ibibnabo Jack before? Jack played Theresa Sutton in Doctors, and has previously starred in the film Two for Joy.
Kenny Doughty plays DS Aiden Healy
Who is DS Aiden Healy? Vera's right-hand man, DS Aiden Healy has proven himself to be a fiercely loyal and hard working partner-in-solving-crime. He's a family man with a young boy, and when it comes to cases about fathers and sons or children he sometimes struggles to keep his emotions in check. Where have I seen Kenny Doughty before? Doughty previously played Jake Harman in Coronation Street and Sean in Stella. He's also more recently starred in Kay Mellor’s BBC One drama Love, Lies and Rec...
Jake Ashton-Nelson plays PC Billington
Who is PC Billington?"Billy" is a bit of a nightmare for Vera; he's not as thorough as she would like him to be and often misses crucial details. But there's something incredibly loveable and heart-warming about him, which Vera can't quite escape. Where have I seen Jake Ashton-Nelson before?Vera marks Ashton-Nelson's first major TV role.
Clare Holman plays Annie LaidloreAdrian Mills plays Rick KelsallSuzette Llewellyn plays Louisa HamptonBrian Bovell plays Sam HamptonClare Holman plays Annie Laidlore
Who is Annie Laidlore?Annie is one of the suspects in the Lindisfarne house. She has some secrets that emerge during the investigation. Annie is the one who found Rick. Where have I seen Clare Holman before?Accomplished actress Holman has starred in the likes of Blood Diamond (as a news reporter), Suite Française (as Marthe) and Lewis (as Dr Laura Hobson). She's also been in The Diplomat as Paula and Treason as Mary Angelis.
Adrian Mills plays Rick Kelsall
Who is Rick Kelsall?Vera is called to investigate Rick's death. At first, it looks like a tragic suicide, but when she looks closely, she discovers someone killed Rick - and it soon emerges there are plenty with a reason to. Rick was a minor celebrity who was involved in a scandal. Where have I seen Adrian Mills before?Mills is perhaps best known for his role on That's Life! with Esther Rantzen which he was a part of for seven years. He was also a location reporter on Surprise, Surprise and m...
Suzette Llewellyn plays Louisa Hampton
Who is Louisa Hampton?Louisa is one of the suspects at the Lindisfarne house. Where have I seen Suzette Llewellyn before?You'll best know Llewellyn from the likes of EastEnders (where she played Sheree Trueman), Our House (where she played Grace Deakin) and Top Boy (where she played Charlotte).
Jan 12, 2023 · All our favourite familiar faces will be back including DC Mark Edwards played by Riley Jones, Pathologist Dr Malcolm Donahue played by Paul Kaye and DC Jacqueline Williams, known as Jac, played by Ibinabo Jack. There will also be a new addition to the cast played by Sarah Kameela Impey.
- Tess Lamacraft
For the Grace of God - Vera attends the body of a soldier who ended up on the streets after leaving the army. Vera finds secrets from his past and betrayal in the present made for a deadly...
Sally Abbott. Vera attends to the body of an ex-soldier who ended up on the streets and finds that events in his past and the present made for a deadly future.
Jan 29, 2023 · The opening instalment of season 12 is titled Against the Tide and sees detective Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) and her team heading to a remote lighthouse after a body is found...
