Brenda Blethyn
DCI Vera Stanhope
The central character is Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, who is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. If she's lonely she doesn't show it; she faces the world with caustic wit, guile, and courage. Her trusted, long-suffering colleague is Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Together they approach every new case with unparalleled gusto and professionalism.
DCI Vera Stanhope
DC Kenny Lockhart
DC Mark Edwards
DS Aiden Healy
DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams
DS Joe Ashworth
Dr Malcolm Donahue
Dr Marcus Summer
Dr Billy Cartwright
Dr Paula Bennett
DC Bethany Whelan
Helen Milton
Celine Ashworth
DC Hicham Cherradi
DC John Warren
Rebecca Shepherd
DC Holly Lawson
Tanya Beltran
Dr Anthony Carmichael
PC George Wooten
