Vera star Kenny Doughty reveals special memento he took from set as he quits after seven years

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Kenny Doughty has departed Vera after appearing in the show as DS Aiden Healy for the last seven years, The much-loved star made his final appearance in the festive episode, which aired on Boxing Day.The next series of the show will see David Leon returns as DS Joe Ashworth, reuniting with Brenda Blethyn's Vera.

Ahead of his exit, Kenny opened up about his time on the show, what it meant to him, and even revealed what he took from the set on his last day.

He said: "I've got one of Aiden's jackets as a memento from the set. It's handmade by the costume department to fit me so there was no point in the production keeping it. "But, best of all, I've taken some phenomenal friends with me from Vera." He also admitted that he enjoys watching the show himself and will always tune in when he can. "And viewers love watching old episodes of Vera again.

I don't really like to watch anything I've been in but if there is a Vera on I will probably watch it. Quite often I've forgotten the details. "It's a combination for me of remembering the story but also bringing back the memories of where we shot it, who we worked with and so on. "With each story being self contained, each film has its own resonance and curiosity about it.