Award-winningactressBrendaBlethynwillreturnforathirteenthseriesasDCIVeraStanhope,alongsideactoranddirectorDavidLeonwhomakesawelcomereturnasJoeAshworth.

Award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn will return for a thirteenth series as DCI Vera Stanhope, alongside actor and director David Leon who makes a welcome return as Joe Ashworth.