Filming has commenced in the North East of England on four new episodes of the detective series, with Brenda Blethyn reprising the title role.
Brenda Blethyn is returning for a fifth series of Vera
Joining DCI Vera Stanhope in the next series is DS Aiden Healy, played by Stella actor Kenny Doughty.
Doughty replaces David Leon, who played DS Joe Ashworth. Meanwhile, series five will also feature the return of Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart.
Cush Jumbo (DC Bethany Whelan), Kingsley Ben-Adir (Dr Marcus Summer) and Riley Jones (DC Mark Edwards) will also reprise their roles in the new episodes.
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Blethyn said: "I am so happy to be embarking on series five of Vera and whilst I'll miss David Leon (Joe Ashworth finally got his long awaited promotion - Celine was delighted!), I'm very glad to be reunited with Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Cush Jumbo and our new member of the team Kenny Doughty. Northumberland, here we come!"
Meanwhile, Doughty, added: "I'm really thrilled to be joining Vera. It's such a fantastic show and I'm especially excited to be working alongside the lovely and brilliant Brenda Blethyn."
The first episode of the new series will see Vera and Aiden investigate a mysterious death at a caravan park.
Filming on the fifth series will continue in the North East until autumn, with the episodes scheduled to air next year.
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