(NEWS)James Jordan unrecognisable after wife Ola shaves his hair off on air(LATEST). Could the GMB star be heading into the jungle? Brenda Blethyn, 75, has shared how she spends months apart from her husband Michael Mayhew, while filming ITVs Vera. At the end of filming every season I think thank the Lord Im going home. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. You never let it go.. In fact I don't think audiences did like her to start with. Vera star Brenda Blethyn reveals her husband supports Sunderland Before jetting off, make sure you know your airline's policy to avoid unexpected fees. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Blethyn kept her husbands surname as her professional name. She also said there are a lot of similarities between herself and her Vera character DCI Vera Stanhope. She has also worked hard on mastering a believable northern accent to fit the role too but she's actually from Ramsgate in Kent. It is available in all supermarkets and online at MagsDirecthttps://magsdirect.co.uk/magazine-category/lifestyle/good-housekeeping-lifestyle. Vera star Brenda Blethyn on being separated from husband | TV They say absence makes the heart grow fonder well, its true! ITV1 has started broadcasting new episodes of Vera with another instalment landing on Sunday (January 22) from 8pm. Brenda said: Im someone who likes to be busy. The story also includes plenty of the gritty action which the drama is well-known for, after a man due to give evidence in a trial is found dead on the steps of a monument. Raab takes on Kate Garraway in Afghan row. 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RTE Kin viewers all demand same thing ahead of season finale, The season finale takes place next Sunday, Hand luggage rules for Ryanair and Aer Lingus explained including exact underseat bag size. Cause of death detailed[LATEST]. The pair never had children, but the actress admitted she is fine with that she never felt a "pressing desire" to do so. Brenda Blethyn Brendan McFadden. So they sanitised all the rubbish and put it back in. Raab takes on Kate Garraway in Afghan row, GB News' Dan Wootton rips into Harry and Meghan over Afghan statement. She's grown on them.". During lockdown, viewers were treated to Vera repeats. ITV star Brenda Blethyn was forced away from her husband for 12 weeks while filming the new series of Vera, but she had company in her co-star Kenny who was part of her lockdown bubble, Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. Do I ponder on it sometimes? Ryanair and Aer Lingus have different cabin bag and checked luggage rules and prices. A new report accuses the packaging of codeine-containing medicines of failing to properly warn consumers of potential dangers. As Brendas career progressed, her relationship with Michael continued to blossom, but it wasnt until 35 years after they first met that they finally tied the knot. Take it away, take it away! But a week later you get hungry again. So I couldnt go home. Express. She continued: It wasnt romantic! Brenda Blethyn has 'nothing in common' with husband: Whats The only match Ive been to is Newcastle United at St James Park a couple of years ago. The couple were together for 35 years before they married in 2010. However, the relationship was not meant to be and the couple went their separate ways nine years later. I loved it. Despite the split, Brenda kept her married name for her professional work. It was a lovely ceremony and we just had Tim Spall and his family as our witnesses.. During the shoot, she also spent time away from her husband Michael and beloved dog Jack. Despite so many decades together, the actor once admittedduring a Radio Times interviewthatthe pairhave nothing in common at all. And when the suspect is explaining themselves, Vera and Aiden (Kenny Doughty) werent there. What happened to the pathologist on Vera? - TimesMojo But filming restrictions during the pandemic meant she almost had to clean up her act. Many actors travel lots for filming commitments but Vera actress Brenda Blethyn, 77, relocates for six months of the year when she shares in the hit detective show. She added: "They took us out for the wedding breakfast at a pub in East Dulwich. Hes the most wonderful mimic. The Pride and Prejudice and Saving Grace star then went on to marry her long-time partner Michael Mayhew. Brenda went on to say: My dog Jack cant be with me in the North East for all of that time. When I turn up on set Veras clothes will have been delivered to my trailer having been sprayed. Why not? She soon discovers what its all about and tells him to sort it out., Brenda is full of praise for co-star Kenny, 46, who was recently linked to Extras actress Ashley Jensen, 51. Soon after, Brenda began a relationship with art director Michael Mayhew and the two have been happily together since and even tied the knot in 2010 after a 35 year engagement. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The character, a nearly-retired detective is obsessive about her work and known for her messy ways. The Golden Globe winner had to spend months away from her husband, but fortunately she had her excitable, yet loveable, cockapoo Jack with her who kept her company. Brenda Blethyn: Vera star speaks out on husband Whats Her career breakthrough was in Mike Leigh's 1996 drama Secret & Lies, for which she received multiple awards. In 2010, Brenda got married to her second husband National Theatre director Matthew Mayhew after being together for 35 years. This means that filming should wrap up for Vera in the autumn, hopefully in time for the series' usual winter release. So I couldnt go home. The pair finally tied the knot in 2010, 35 years after he popped the question. A body is found on the steps. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. People like Vera because she lives on the same planet as them, adds Brenda, who has no plans to hang up her characters famous hat just yet. "Filming usually means six months away from home and in 2022 it was the best part of 10 months. Brendaalso recentlyupdated fans on Twitter regardingthehugely populardrama. But there's no point in having regrets, it's a waste of energy. Medicals are necessary anyway for any filming for insurance purposes., DON'T MISSGB News' Dan Wootton rips into Harry and Meghan over Afghan statement[MUST SEE]Coronation Street murder as Fiz Stape killed by Hope? old is Vera? Brenda Blethyn Having appeared in Vera, Secrets & Lies, Saving Grace and Pride & Prejudice, the actress, 75, is certainly a force to be reckoned with. When lockdown restrictions to Hes all right after Ive been away for a little while. It only takes a few seconds! Usually it means six months away from home in Kent for me and in 2022 it was the best part of 10 months.. And they said, Well we can send somebody to pick him up and bring him in? Brenda was first married to graphic designer Alan James Blethyn in 1964, who she met while working for British Rail. 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MORE:Brenda Blethyn talks family life and not having children. Brenda Blethyn was devastated when first husband left her Im afraid I cant come. Fortunately love has a way of finding you, in 1975 Blethyn found love with Michael Mayhew, former British art director. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. READ MORE:'Why would you say that?' They must now find an alternative means of fleeing the war-torn country. So we were apart for however long that was. Its a big sofa with quite complicated cushions but I was up for the challenge.. Vera airs on ITV1 and ITVX on Sundays at 8pm. 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She and the National Theatre director Michael met Express. I always try to do the right thing, anyway," she said. Celtic United FC said their man had 'blood coming out of his neck' following the shocking incident which occurred during a game with St Brendans United in the capital on Saturday. Brenda divulged newepisodeswould be shown soon. ITV Vera: Brenda Blethyn's famous husband who she dated for Brenda Blethyn, 76, has a career spanning 45 years and is most known for portraying DCI Vera Stanhope and most recently Kate in the new series Kate and Koji. Yes. MORE:Vera star Brenda Blethyn opens up about when series will come to an end, MORE:Grantchester's Robson Green teases major storyline for Call the Midwife star, Brenda Blethyn with her partner Michael Mayhew. She addressed her reasoning for deciding to marry after 30 years together, in a recent interview. The Vera star has always tried to keep her personal life private but has occasionally spoken about her decision not to have children. We can't know if it is her Kent residence or where she stays when she's up North, but either way it was an extremely rare look into her private life. Since 2011, she has played the title role of DCI Vera Stanhope in the British crime drama series Vera.Brenda Blethyn. Luckily, Brenda had a bale of fabric she could practice with and she ordered a sewing machine along with accoutrements and was amazed with the final result, which turned out brilliantly. "Neither of us were going anywhere so it just presents a problem if one of us pops our clogs," she told Radio Times last year. I was quizzed on the phone by a COVID-19 detective, and medicals were carried out to make sure I wasnt too vulnerable. Vera notices that Aiden has been a bit off recently and wonders whats going on with him, she explains. Later, Brenda revealed that she tied the knot with Michael because it was sensible and practical. Brenda is the recipient of several accolades including one Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Cannes Film Festival Award and two Academy Award nominations.