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Duration
115 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 4 of 4

Quick Summary

A former policeman is stabbed to death

About This Program

The detective is brought in to investigate when a former Met police officer is stabbed to death outside a nightclub in Newcastle. The team initially suspects a crime of passion after it emerges the victim had recently rekindled his affair with his childhood sweetheart, whose husband has a history of violence. However, Vera uncovers evidence pointing to a more complex case involving inside information and the hostile takeover of a brewery. What did the deceased find out that cost him his life? Guest starring Jill Halfpenny, Christine Bottomley, Ralph Ineson and Liam Cunningham

Vera broadcasts on ITV3 +1 at 11:00pm, Monday, 22 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD819Sky219Virgin317

Production Details

Runtime115 mins
DirectorThaddeus O'Sullivan

Cast & Crew

TO
Thaddeus O'SullivanDirector
MM
Margaret MitchellProducer
MB
Marston BloomWriter
ET
Emily Taaffeas Janna Jeffries
JS
Jeany Sparkas Agnes Lennox
PR
Paul Ritteras Billy Cartwright
RJ
Riley Jonesas DC Mark Edwards
PC
Paul Claytonas Hotel manager
JA
James Anthony Pearsonas Reece McMurray
MC
Michael Croninas Grandad
PT
Poppy Tomlinsonas Denice Strachan
SS
Sophie Stuckeyas Eva Harper
CC
Clare Calbraithas DC Rebecca Shepherd
LC
Liam Cunninghamas Sam Harper
CB
Christine Bottomleyas Lisa Strachan
JH
Jill Halfpennyas Maggie Warnock
JM
Jon Morrisonas DC Kenny Lockhart
RI
Ralph Inesonas Ross Strachan
DL
David Leonas DS Joe Ashworth
AW
Alan Westawayas John Warnock
BB
Brenda Blethynas DCI Vera Stanhope
EC
Elaine CollinsExecutive-producer