Duration
115 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 2 of 4
Quick Summary
A surgeon is murdered and his two daughters are abducted
About This Program
Respected surgeon Dan Marsden is shot dead days before his retirement and his teenage daughters Mira and Karen are abducted. Joined by a new addition to the ranks, Vera investigates a mysterious parcel and a connection to the Iraq War as she races against time to catch the killer and save the girls. However, the case soon takes a violent and unexpected turn, striking at the heart of the team. Guest starring Saskia Reeves (Luther) and Dean Andrews (Ashes to Ashes), with Brenda Blethyn, David Leon and Gareth Farr
Vera broadcasts on ITV3 +1 at 11:00pm, Sunday, 21 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime115 mins
DirectorPaul Cotter
Cast & Crew
PC
Paul CotterDirector
MM
Margaret MitchellProducer
PR
Paul RutmanWriter
LB
Lucy Blackas Judy Mann
AL
Adam Longas Kyle
JK
Jade Knox Griffithsas Meg
DL
David Leonas DS Joe Ashworth
PR
Paul Ritteras Billy Cartwright
RA
Reece Andrewsas Dan Marsden
AC
Amy Cameronas Karen Marsden
DR
Danny Rahimas Nadim
SR
Saskia Reevesas Laura Marsden
SA
Shifaa Arfanas Mira Marsden
HS
Hugh Simonas Robin Creavey
MW
Mia Wylesas Jessie Ashworth
BF
Bev Foxas Solicitor
BM
Ben Marsas Solicitor
DA
Dean Andrewsas Jonah Regan
JM
Jamie Michieas Gary Webb
KM
Katharine Monaghanas WPC Collette Hughes
BB
Brenda Blethynas DCI Vera Stanhope
JM
Joan Murphyas Therese
SC
Sonya Cassidyas Celine Ashworth
RC
Rachael Chisholmas Pharmacist
AB
Amir Boutrousas Malik Saleh
JM
Jon Morrisonas DC Kenny Lockhart
CM
Cheryl Marie Dixonas Lucia Webb
GF
Gareth Farras DC Barry Kelman
KB
Kate BartlettExecutive-producer
EC
Elaine CollinsExecutive-producer
