Duration
120 minutes
Series Info
Season 4 Episode 1 of 4
Quick Summary
A pensioner is found stabbed to death on a busy train
About This Program
The detective investigates the death of a pensioner found stabbed on a train at the height of rush hour. The case has a huge impact on Joe's home life when his daughter is named as a key witness, and he struggles to maintain a professional distance. The trail leads the team to a quiet Northumberland coastal town where clues appear to lead to one particular street - but why are the residents so reluctant to talk? Starring Brenda Blethyn, with David Leon, Sonya Cassidy, Jon Morrison and Eva Birthistle
Vera broadcasts on ITV3 +1 at 9:00pm, Monday, 22 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD819Sky219Virgin317
Production Details
Runtime120 mins
DirectorThaddeus O'Sullivan
Cast & Crew
TO
Thaddeus O'SullivanDirector
MM
Margaret MitchellProducer
PR
Paul RutmanWriter
OJ
Olivia Jackas Chloe Darrow
PC
Paul Copleyas Malcolm Kenrich
AL
Annabel Leventonas Margaret Kraszewski
AP
Alistair Petrieas Stuart Bayliss
DL
David Leonas DS Joe Ashworth
LF
Lynn Farleighas Valerie Furlow
WR
William Rushas Ryan Darrow
SM
Sean McKenzieas George Everitt
HH
Harriet Hunter-Purvisas Emily
EB
Eva Birthistleas Kate Darrow
RJ
Riley Jonesas DC Mark Edwards
PC
Pip Chamberlinas Neighbour
OA
Olivia Armstrongas Jessie Ashworth
JP
Jacqueline Phillipsas Jane Robinson
SC
Sonya Cassidyas Celine Ashworth
RO
Roland Oliveras Edwin Short
CC
Clare Calbraithas DC Rebecca Shepherd
JH
Joshua Hillas PC Mike Randall
BK
Bogdan Kominowskias Walter Kraszewski
KB
Kingsley Ben-Adiras Marcus Summer
JM
Jon Morrisonas DC Kenny Lockhart
EA
Evan Athertonas Boy
TV
Tilly Vosburghas Dee Sinton
BB
Brenda Blethynas DCI Vera Stanhope
EC
Elaine CollinsExecutive-producer
