Brenda Blethyn, who plays DI Vera Stanhope in ITV detective series, is set to tackle a new and dangerous investigation this Christmas.The festive fun will have to wait as Vera and her team unravel a web of lies to solve a case.
In the upcoming Christmas special, Vera is called to investigate an apparent suicide, leaving no time for holiday treats like Secret Santa and mince pies.The case takes a twist when it becomes clear that the victim was actually murdered.The victim, Rick Kelasall, died during a reunion with old friends, a tradition they've kept for 40 years.
Did someone finally lose their patience with him, or did a scandal from his past lead to his untimely death? As Vera delves deeper into the case, she must uncover the killer's motive - was it greed, revenge, or something more sinister?With the murderer potentially willing to go to great lengths to hide their crime, are Vera and her team in danger?
Will they all make it to Christmas? While a tragic death will occur, fans of the series will be thrilled to hear Kenny Doughty, who plays Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy, will be back on screen after he announced his departure earlier this year.
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