Brenda Blethyn filming eighth series of crime drama Vera

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The 71-year-old has been filming in Whitley Bay.

Brenda Blethyn is back in Vera’s mac and floppy hat as she shoots the upcoming eighth series of the hit crime drama.

The actress, 71, was pictured filming scenes for the ITV show’s new run in Whitley Bay.

Brenda Blethyn filming Vera in Whitley Bay
Brenda Blethyn filming Vera in Whitley Bay (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The last instalment wrapped up in April with a tense plot which saw Vera searching for the killer of a young girl who went missing following a music festival.

The four-episode series was a ratings winner and fans called for the drama’s next run to be extended.

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