Brenda Blethyn will once more be donning her oversized raincoat and fisherman's hat to solve more mysteries across glorious Northumberland in the 12th series.
It is expected to air in January but in the meantime, we thought we'd dig out some pictures we took almost exactly a year ago when Vera TV crews were spotted filming in Blyth.
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Brenda Blethyn with 'Vera' co-star Kenny Doughty, who plays DS Aiden Healy. Photo: John Tuttiett
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Brenda Blethyn has been filming scenes for 'Vera' in Blyth. Photo: John Tuttiett
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Brenda Blethyn with co-star Kenny Doughty, who plays DS Aiden Healy, and Vera's trusty Land Rover. Photo: John Tuttiett
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Stars of ITV's 'Vera' have been spotted filming in Blyth. Photo: John Tuttiett