Brenda Blethyn Backs ITV’s New Sunday Night Show After Vera’s Final Episode

 Brenda Blethyn Backs ITV’s New Sunday Night Show After Vera’s Final Episode -

Brenda Blethyn has expressed her wholehearted support for the ITV show taking over Vera's beloved Sunday night spot, following the iconic detective series’ emotional conclusion. The BAFTA-winning actress made a heartfelt display of backing on her social media, sparking buzz among fans.

After 14 years portraying one of television's most memorable detectives, Brenda officially bid farewell to DCI Vera Stanhope when the final episode aired in early January. Her departure marked the end of an era, with fans watching as Vera walked away from her role at Northumberland & City Police HQ in the series finale. In the poignant closing moments, Vera declined a promotion, choosing instead to leave behind her investigative career for good.

More than 6 million viewers tuned in for the finale, and the decision to end the series left a notable gap in ITV’s Sunday evening line-up. Since the conclusion of Vera, other shows like Playing Nice and Out There have filled the Sunday night 8 pm slot, but now, the stage is set for a new hit to take its place.

ITV has officially announced the return of Unforgotten, the smash-hit crime drama, for its sixth series. Starting on Sunday, February 9, Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar will return to lead the cast. Created by the award-winning screenwriter Chris Lang, the series promises a thrilling continuation of its gripping narrative.

Chris Lang himself shared the exciting news on X (formerly Twitter), posting a photo of Sinead and Sanjeev in character and writing: "So this is happening #Unforgotten. Playing Sundays and Mondays, for three weeks at 9 pm on @ITV. Very excited for you to see what we’ve been working on for two years."

One of the guest stars, Emmet J. Scanlan (known for The Fall and Hollyoaks), confirmed his role by quoting Chris Lang's post. Brenda, who has a dedicated following of 79,000 on Twitter, also shared the post, hinting that she’d be watching along with millions of other viewers.

In a conversation toward the end of 2024, Brenda revealed that her decision to step away from Vera was motivated by a desire to spend more time with her family in the south. Having filmed every summer in the North East since 2011, Brenda felt it was time for a change.

FAQs:

1. Why did Brenda Blethyn leave Vera?
   Brenda Blethyn decided to leave Vera to spend more time with her family in the south, after filming in the North East every summer since 2011.

2. What show is replacing Vera on ITV?
   Unforgotten will be taking over the Sunday night slot previously held by Vera. The sixth series of the hit crime drama will premiere on February 9, 2025.

3. Who stars in Unforgotten Season 6?
   Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar will return to lead the cast of Unforgotten for its sixth series, with new guest stars like Emmet J. Scanlan also joining.

4. When does Unforgotten Season 6 premiere?
   The new season of Unforgotten will premiere on Sunday, February 9, 2025, airing on ITV at 9 pm.

5. Will Brenda Blethyn watch Unforgotten?
   Yes, Brenda Blethyn has expressed her excitement to watch Unforgotten and has shown support for the upcoming series on her social media.