Vera star Brenda Blethyn has shared the real reason why she has left the ITV show. The ITV crime drama is due to wrap up in January after 14 years with two special episodes, as fans say goodbye to much-loved detective Vera Stanhope.

Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn, will come to an end after 14 series, with the final two feature-length mysteries premiering on consecutive nights in early January

Brenda Blethyn has declared she has 'no plans' to retire, after quitting Vera, with her already getting in front of camera to shoot a new film. Following the news that Vera will be wrapping up after 14 series,

ITV Vera star Brenda Blethyn has spoken candidly about her career future and why she decided to call it quits on the beloved series earlier this year. The 78-year-old first starred as DCI Vera Stanhope in 2011 and has catapulted the series to global fame.

Vera will be concluding after 14 series on ITV and lead star Brenda Blethyn has shared the 'gut-wrenching' reason she made the decision to leave the popular detective drama

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The final two episodes of Vera's 14th and final series will air early next year, as well as a special spin-off instalment, but some fans are calling for a 'proper' spin-off

Brenda Blethyn has revealed why she has finally quit Vera after a whopping 14 years on screens after 'struggling to drag herself away' from the show for so long.