Brenda Blethyn has responded to rumours about the possible return of ITV's hit detective drama, Vera , on which she starred for 14 years from 2011 until January this year. The 79-year-old, who played no-nonsense DI Vera Stanhope in the beloved crime drama based on the Vera Stanhope novels by Ann Cleeves, appeared on ITV's This Morning on Friday to promote her new drama film, Dragonfly .

© ITV Brenda Blethyn starred in Vera for 14 years

When quizzed by hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on whether she'd reprise her role on the show, Brenda said there was no truth to the rumours about the drama's return. "Well no, I don't think so. I think they got rid of the set," said Brenda. The actress did, however, reveal that if she was asked to film a special episode, she would "

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