Crime drama. DCI Vera Stanhope is obsessive about her work. She faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage. Alongside her trusted colleagues, she tackles each new case with unparalleled professionalism.
EPISODE 1
Hidden Depths
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when two young people are both killed in the same way - placed in water and surrounded by flowers.
EPISODE 2
Telling Tales
After a woman commits suicide, evidence comes to light exonerating her for a murder 11 years before. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.
EPISODE 3
The Crow Trap
When a woman is murdered in the remote Northumbrian countryside, Vera is led back to a place from her past.
EPISODE 4
Little Lazarus
Vera rescues a boy from a pond after he escapes from a violent attack which left his mother dead. Does the key to the murder lie in his memory?
The Ghost Position
Vera's reunion with her first-ever sergeant, Stuart Macken, occurs under tragic circumstances when his house is petrol-bombed. Stuart is badly burnt by the attack and his 18-year-old daughter Stella is left fighting for her life in intensive care. Vera's investigation then uncovers some unpleasant revelations.
Silent Voices
Vera investigates the case of a murdered social worked named Jenny Lister, who was universally considered to have been principled and popular. However, in an overworked and understaffed social work system, a notorious case involving the death of a child seems to hold the key to solving the killing. As Vera pursues the truth, she discovers the real secret at the heart of Jenny's death.
Vera, Series 1-10
Brenda Blethyn
Paul Ritter
Jon Morrison
David Leon
Riley Jones
Tom Hutch
Kenny Doughty
Ibinabo Jack
Paul Kaye
Kingsley Ben-Adir
