This article lists characters from the British crime drama television series based on the Vera Stanhope series of novels by Ann Cleeves
Characters by series
Current characters
Characters currently starring in the programme, in standard credit order:
DCI Vera Stanhope
Vera Stanhope is the main character of the British drama series Vera and is portrayed by Brenda Blethyn (S1–14) and Sarah Lancashire (S15–present)
| Vera Stanhope |
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| First appearance | Hidden Depths (2011) |
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| Portrayed by | Brenda Blethyn (S1–14)
Sarah Lancashire (S15–present) |
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| Occupation | Police officer
Detective |
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| Family | Hector Stanhope (father) |
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DI Joe Ashworth
Detective Inspector (formerly Detective Sergeant) Joe Ashworth was the initial deputy for DCI Vera Stanhope and is portrayed by David Leon
| Joe Ashworth |
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| First appearance | Hidden Depths (2011, first stint)
Fast Love (2023, second stint) |
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| Last appearance | Series 4, Episode 16 (2014, first stint)
Current (2023, second stint) |
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| Portrayed by | David Leon |
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| Spouse(s) | Celine Ashworth |
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DS Stephanie Duncan
Stephanie Duncan is initial deputy for DCI Vera Stanhope and is portrayed by Rhiannon Clements
Departing/upcoming cast
Departing
Upcoming