Helen James interviews actress Brenda Blethyn about playing character, 'DI Vera Stanhope' in ITV's drama 'Vera' Helen James Productions
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@StevenDoyle3512 жыл бұрын
One of the finest actors I have seen on my tv screen.
@nspector5 жыл бұрын
+Steven Doyle I feel the same. She's remarkable.
@lesliematteis80103 жыл бұрын
No one else could ever be Vera.
@larissasanchez9543 жыл бұрын
It's just awesome to watch a detective who is an older woman with intelligence wit and strength instead of the usual 30 year olds who are all "beautiful" to American audiences. I adore Vera and I adore the actress and applaude the producers for engaging older female actors in these kind of serious shows. Keep up the great work. As a Canadian, I love all things British!! Brenda, love you and love your beauty and talent 😗
@hilarycohen14703 жыл бұрын
And who wears sensible shoes!
@pippapippa73653 жыл бұрын
In the original books Vera B in her late 60's. Recomend reading the books too. P.
@maeterith19842 жыл бұрын
So true Larissa Sanchez. And we love our Canadian families and your show that was about the officer on the horse. Was it Due North or something? Been a long time sorry. He was hilarious. Hahahha. But Vera is our much loved female copper. ❤️
@murrumbidgeekid Жыл бұрын
@@pippapippa7365 she's wonderful isn't she. I think in the books I think she's in her 50's. Well, in the early ones.
@boosqueezy2418 Жыл бұрын
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@patriciatreslove1466 жыл бұрын
What a great actress, she should be given an award, because she is up there with the great's, a British Treasue.
@lucanolallo17763 жыл бұрын
I love this pet!
@margodalton26087 жыл бұрын
Brenda you did a fabulous job with this character..
@mckavitt6 жыл бұрын
Margo Dalton Is doing. Ain't over yet.
@lilianamuelier95043 жыл бұрын
Brenda, awsome and incredibly good actress and lovely character, DCI Vera Stanhope. I love her ironic smile when she catches the murderer.
@kbld15 жыл бұрын
Brenda/Vera is absolutely the BEST. I hope the series continues indefinitely. Brenda, you're brilliant!
@sheilamullard15355 жыл бұрын
Love Brenda Blethyn, a great actress.
@judithjackson30373 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this series.
@grahamwalls93793 жыл бұрын
Love Vera , Love Brenda . My fave Lady on the Tele . Compulsive viewing the series is . God Bless You Brenda .
@judya.shroads82456 жыл бұрын
I love Vera.
@danfrost30433 жыл бұрын
Phenominal Actress. No-one could have played that character in "Little Voice" any better than her. She is amazing.
@alisonsarahcarroll60633 жыл бұрын
I enjoy Vera shows it’s a marvellous entertainment. And Brenda blethyn is marvellous as Vera. Keep up the good work
@catherinefelts17003 жыл бұрын
I love Vera and Brenda.
@boomiboomi47093 жыл бұрын
This woman fills my heart with her approach to life's ups and downs Vera I salute you.
@lindaking92222 жыл бұрын
Great sense of humour,down to earth woman…great actress…hope the Vera series continue
@marianavisan134visan44 жыл бұрын
Vera ,she is just amazing
@11and1is123 жыл бұрын
Best actress ever. She is so good.
@joyceh27212 жыл бұрын
Only Brenda B could have played Vera. Smashing programme. Hope it goes on for a long time. Grew up in Vera-land. Super nostalgia. Love Brenda, Love Vera. ❤️✌️
@finalframe82237 жыл бұрын
i love vera!!!
@kristyshort83833 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite pandemic-tv-binge discoveries this year. I love the show, but absolutely adore the character. Thank you, Vera. You made quarantine quite lovely.
@shannontemple67166 жыл бұрын
I just fell in love with the character of Vera. so fun to get to see the real person behind Vera's success. What a beautiful lady and amazing actress.
@moonbeamtipi55984 жыл бұрын
She is such an outstanding actress, so brilliant and so amazing. Her character Vera is the most amazing show I know about and it is such a class of acting. She is so sweet and lovely, and she should have an Emmy for this to put next to her Oscar! Love her, always.
@mutedcool46213 жыл бұрын
Great character, Vera!
@mb435910 жыл бұрын
Brenda absolutely ROCKS in Vera, can't get enough of her on Hulu....keep the episodes coming! Fantastic character actress........Scripts are innovative and clever, Brett Bartlett is a genius composer!
@rennkay32913 жыл бұрын
What a lovely woman. I have enjoyed so many hours with Vera, so comforting in a way I am a fan of so many British film work..enjoy the pace and reassurance.
@miauwington9 жыл бұрын
She's so pretty and natural. Lovely voice too.
@jeanmmac3 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see Brenda as herself. She is very pretty w/a great sense of humor. I've been a fan of hers for years. She's like an old friend to me,,
@dovievowellsteele22876 жыл бұрын
VERA ROCKS !!!!
@nspector5 жыл бұрын
+Dovie, Haha, she does. Or, if you meant the show rocks, that too!
@sarahkofman19214 жыл бұрын
Brenda is one of the best actresses of our time
@pammartineau26718 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love DI Vera Stanhope! She is so amazing and it is so refreshing to watch a crime drama that is not full of so many distracting characters and you can actually enjoy the solving of the crime and all the characters involved.
@chrisbillington33415 жыл бұрын
I agree. Thoroughly enjoy. Perfectly paced, Perfect pitch.
@gloriajervis48548 жыл бұрын
Well, I simply love Vera.
@jennybuenk5817 жыл бұрын
VERA - Brilliant.
@eltaninawry61827 жыл бұрын
What a lovely lady she is.Thanks miss Brenda, you're the best in my book!
@TheWickedZephyr6 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!! Vera "Brenda Blethyn" is an AMAZING "Actor" and I could / can watch daily. Great Show and cast!!
@trainrover5 жыл бұрын
Vera's a mightily praiseworthy show. My private query as to the incredible variety of landscapes of that region there got confirmed here.
@davidswift44835 жыл бұрын
lovely
@stephenlamarina94093 жыл бұрын
Wonderful lady. Always loved whatever she has done. Followed her work for years and years. Hope she never stops working bless her.
@johnwest1942 жыл бұрын
what a lovely woman. I am now addicted to watching all of the shows. one of the things I like is that there are at least 8 suspects at the beginning of the show then the guilty party is usually not the one suspected during the show. great writing and acting, love it.
@Karlopapa7 жыл бұрын
I like her a lot.
@aurora.a66455 жыл бұрын
GREAT BRENDA. You are good in screen and in life. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!
@frankiefarquhar63743 жыл бұрын
You are pure magic ❤
@MrConan893 жыл бұрын
As one who also 'larned' Geordie, I am impressed by the very authentic accent on the show.
@paulineking19683 жыл бұрын
I love you as Vera! I am hooked on this show. I hope it goes on for a very long time.
@exeuroweenie11 жыл бұрын
What a woman,and still so pretty.
@judithgash51844 жыл бұрын
You are the most honest actress I have ever had the privilege to watch, love everything you do.
@sunshine90167 жыл бұрын
you are so naturally lovely and so down to earth in spite of your fame... I love you!!
@natalyahennings10856 жыл бұрын
Love Dame Brenda Blethyn! One of the wonderful actresses.
@missymason38508 жыл бұрын
love the character Vera. beautiful actress very very talented.
@pamelacook48967 жыл бұрын
I agree ♥♥♥ vera/Brenda. lol
@joanneb51445 жыл бұрын
Stellar acting...I can't even watch this as Vera feels so much like a real person to me and I love her ;-) But seriously, amazing acting. Superb!
@lindahernandez52047 жыл бұрын
I just love her in Vera. Very wonderful series.
@margaretromaine50835 жыл бұрын
Would love to be able to see. Vera on a regular screen, am limited to what they have in our library!!, Fabulous everything, acting, dialogue, scenery story lines , really excellent. Love it.
@sandranaylor23486 жыл бұрын
Love this series
@nancyhowell45053 жыл бұрын
I was pleased to see what a pretty woman she can be too, with a little makeup and her hair simply styled. Still so relatable also. Just love her and Vera! I was having difficulty finding new interesting shows and movies during this lockdown and being virtually bedridden. Vera has been a blessing, breath of fresh air! Hooray for British filmmaking, that's 90%+ of my viewing now! 👏👍👍😄🎥
@missmitzi19803 жыл бұрын
I love her. Such a sweetie! Bring the new series on! Keep well Brenda.
@EBSJones48 жыл бұрын
Love the character of Vera and Brenda Blethyn plays her so well. And she might look like a bag lady, but she has beautiful peaches and cream skin and lovely hair (thanks to Ms Blethyn). And she does the accent so well.
@verasmith13877 жыл бұрын
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@verasmith13877 жыл бұрын
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@nspector5 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are so many intimations that she's not attractive. I find her quite attractive, actually. I love her face. And her "boring" hair I like too.
@saraw341810 жыл бұрын
Excellent show and a great actor. Can't wait for the 4th series.
@sinaf.28665 жыл бұрын
Love you to bits Vera!!!!!
@JulietaLicumbi7 жыл бұрын
The best Detective ever.
@wonkygirl90566 жыл бұрын
Wow, very strange to see "Vera" laughing and being light-hearted. I love this actress, so glad to stumble across this interview. I was looking for some shows but sadly most are blocked. Hopefully BrittBox will have more of the series available soon.
@caboose19094 жыл бұрын
I love her!
@bettegregory49604 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love her and Vera. But I have difficulty in following her voice when in character. But I love her!
@gladisgallardo38353 жыл бұрын
Me encantaaaaaa!!!!!!
@mediamanny536 жыл бұрын
Do love sitting down to enjoy Vera and most, if not all of British crimes shows. classics, dramas on the BBC.
@sockknitter48845 жыл бұрын
Amazing actress. Have always loved her and her quirky, amazingly human and flawed roles. She loves independent film and it has always shown. Her Vera is also an amazing character.
@joannependlebury17217 жыл бұрын
Vera lovely lady Great actress J love to imitate her accent and the English sayings.Great stuff!!! Thank you.
@Artisticnerd327 жыл бұрын
I'm in Australia and my wife and I love to watch Vera it is probably our favourate show. We're up to series 7 here and I hope Brenda keeps going in this role, it's wonderful.
@verasmith13877 жыл бұрын
This Vera loves watching Vera. I love her voice. Wish we had shows like this.
@lesliematteis80103 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how much I love Vera. I await each new season with impatience. Please keep them coming.
@Synch92563 жыл бұрын
My god, she’s gorgeous! I adore Vera, but what a transformation, Brenda is quite the sexy woman! Love, love, love her!! And an outstanding actress!
@j.b.92603 жыл бұрын
I'm 30 and I think she's gorgeous.
@zoesemple34185 жыл бұрын
"I can think of dozens of other actors and actresses" Oh I only think of you!!
@AlfaAxel7 жыл бұрын
Brenda Blethyn's rendering of Vera has given me so much human insight. Yes, she is a bit odd, but BB manage to show her heart! :)
@nspector5 жыл бұрын
+AlfaAxel Yeah, it's amazing how she makes it clear that she's really quite a compassionate person underneath it all. Such a subtle portrayal. Can't get enough of her.
@gilloselton8245 жыл бұрын
National treasure. Fantastic actress!
@nilsen399 жыл бұрын
Vera is a wonderful show and we watch it every week it's on telly here in Norway. I cant wait for the next seasons, we're still on season 3. I love the actress, she's kind, down to earth and likeable.
@j.b.92603 жыл бұрын
I'm 30 and I think she's so gorgeous.
@amallibeckham27266 жыл бұрын
Love her as DI Vera Stanhope....just finished season 8.
@jamesbaker96775 жыл бұрын
Brenda Blethyn is a real honey.
@melitakaneakalau5776 Жыл бұрын
Love love Vera always look forward to keeping up with the series we're on season 11 episode 6 need to see more. Brenda you're just awesome. Please go as long as you can. Just love the series you are so believable as VERA.
@soumenghosh32933 жыл бұрын
Very talented actress totally devoted in her role, I haven't seen such a lady as a decetive
@cattenshi42134 жыл бұрын
Wow!! What an intriguing well written, well acted show! Bravo!! Loved this series from the beginning and fell in love with the warm-hearted intelligence of Vera.
@crazybirdladyjax5 жыл бұрын
Please keep Vera going! I live in Florida USA and watch Vera on Hulu. I am addicted to this show and truly hope it will continue!!! I just love Vera!!!
@margaretjolly637510 ай бұрын
Hi i live in the area where Vera films her series im a geordie i hate to hear it ❤
@bcran66917 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful genuine person! So lovely in and off the screen'. What a wonderful gem! Love you my lady😘❤️💋
@nspector5 жыл бұрын
+B Cran Aww, nice comment :-)
@gemmie19412 жыл бұрын
We were sooo lucky last week, they are filming the 2nd series of Vera, and were just up the road to where we live, so when out walking the dog, saw the filming and saw Brenda Blethyn acting out a scene, we asked the Security, if it would be possible to return for her autograph, he told us when to come back, and had mentioned us to her... so when we returned, she came straight over, she chatted to us, posed for pics and allowed us to stand by her on set, how lucky were we... I love Brenda B xxx
@pennagain62075 жыл бұрын
How delightful! And how lucky to have a chance to meet a real actress rather than a celebrity.
@karencusterthurstonthewoma92527 жыл бұрын
This wonderful actor gave an incredible performance in 'My Left Foot' with Daniel Day Lewis.
@efcgarv7 жыл бұрын
That was Brenda Fricker.
@mckavitt6 жыл бұрын
Karen Custer Thurston Why not actress? Hardly demeaning. At least in my mind set.
@StephenSmith-dx9tr8 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly love this series with Brenda and the whole crew.
@rosielalonde92668 жыл бұрын
Love this amazing show as well as the great music--perfect for the show.
@melissaminder55344 жыл бұрын
humility + gifting = true artist
@meligarrett91973 жыл бұрын
I can so relate to , “ Do I have to wear my teeth ? “ 😂😬
@yolo2211 жыл бұрын
i think she's wonderful and i am very much enjoying the show. thank you!
@beckyezra17 жыл бұрын
love you as an actress, love the series. can't see enough!
@dr.elizabethmartin71186 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Ms. Blethyn is brilliant. cheers
@leereadman99407 жыл бұрын
love VERA great series. beautiful mountains and views. tfs
@bennyjazzful3 жыл бұрын
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!1 From a mad keen 77yo Aussie fan One of the most brilliant actors of any period.
@Garapetsa6 жыл бұрын
I just started to watch this series. It's an exceptional production. Kudos to director.
@donkeybutt53526 жыл бұрын
Polar opposite of character Vera what an actress!
@nspector5 жыл бұрын
+donkey Yeah, it's amazing, isn't it. She such a naturalistic character, Vera, we completely believe she exists. It can be odd to see that the actress is such a different person. I love hearing her talk about it, though. She's wonderful.
@lindastewart23066 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that I can watch the shows in the US. We seem to use model type actresses. It's easier to identify with 'real' women and men.
@RamonaLeigh4 жыл бұрын
💓💓💓
@JohnPutnamalwayslearning3 жыл бұрын
I just started watching this and she is the reason I am on 2 episode 4 now. Brings life to Vera and enjoy how she speaks. So, a wonderful job Brenda and I will look for your other work as well.
@clarissagafoor52227 жыл бұрын
hay, I grew up in Thanet, St Nicholas at wade. went to school in Broadstairs and Ramsgate....happy memories.