Brenda has been with her current partner Michael Mayhew since 1975, however, the couple did not marry until 2010. It only takes a few seconds! "It did enter my head not now, obviously that I might think of adopting some, simply because theyre there and they need a home. Ryanair and Aer Lingus have different cabin bag and checked luggage rules and prices. But prior to her relationship with her partner, the actress went through a divorce from her first husband. She addressed her reasoning for deciding to marry after 30 years together, in a recent interview. Could these two crimes be connected? Season 11 of Vera restarted in the New Year, with the show having taken a mid-series break. Being apart seems to keep us together, she added to Good Housekeeping. In a new interview, the award-winning actress details how she ended up separated from her husband for three months during lockdown. 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. Brenda previously said she didnt want to make longer seasons of Vera with more episodes as they took up so much time filming with the shoot running for six or seven months. 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The actress, who is known and loved for her many roles - most notably as eccentric detective Vera Stanhope for the ITV show, married Alan Blethyn in 1964. "My husband says when I finish Vera my body comes home a month before my head. She is now married to Michael Mayhem, who she married in 2010 after meeting in 1975. Brenda leads a quiet life in Kent along with her husband Michael Mayhew and their beloved cockapoo, Jack. Since 2011, she has played the title role of DCI Vera Stanhope in the British crime drama series Vera. Neither of us were going anywhere so it just presents a problem if one of us pops our clogs.". Brenda says: Apart from living in London I also have a home in Ramsgate. Brendaalso recentlyupdated fans on Twitter regardingthehugely populardrama. She explained she was gathering her last bits and pieces to take up to Newcastle for filming when the first lockdown happened. A protest was also held outside People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy's home, Chiedozie Ogbene injury hands Stephen Kenny a headache ahead of next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers, Republic of Ireland national football team. Another character in Witness is a young footballer on the verge of stardom, and Vera visits him at his training ground. Brenda Blethyn has opened up about why she got married after a 35-year engagement. The Long Call ITV release date, cast: When is the series out. But there's a lot more about Brenda than you may know. She then met British art director Michael Mayhew has been her partner since 1975, but the couple VERA actress Brenda Blethyn has opened up on being separated from her film editor husband Michael Mayhew for months during lockdown, recalling how she In 1944, after the birth of eight children, the couple married and moved into a small rented house in Ramsgate. They later called up and said Can you bring him on again? I said, I dont think Ill be doing that. Brenda is from Kent, which is where she has her own private residence, but that's over 300 miles away from where the cast gather for filming in Newcastle Upon Tyne and around Northumberland. Speaking about why they got hitched, Brenda said it was because they were getting on a bit and it seemed like the sensible thing to do. Away from film, Brenda has been married to her husband Michael Mayhew since 2010, though the couple had been together since 1975. 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. Man killed outside nightclub remembered as 'dog-loving rugby enthusiast' by heartbroken family. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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? 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. She said: We were getting on a bit and it seemed the sensible thing to do. I do the right thing, I think. The couple married in June 2010. My husband was in London and he couldnt come down. [SPOLIER]Sean Lock dead: How did Sean Lock die? Speaking again to the Mirror, Brenda said: "My husband was in London and he couldnt come down, so we were apart. British art director Michael Mayhew has been her partner for the past three decades. CLRG did not state how many children fell. Hes all right after Ive been away for a little while. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. How could I not be after Englands wonderful performance in the Euros? she says. Click here . Tonights Season 10 episode, airing on ITV One, sees cleaner Luke Sumners dead body discovered close to his Newcastle flat. I cried I want all Veras rubbish back please. Brenda has been with her current partner Michael Mayhew since 1975, however, the couple did not marry until 2010. Brenda, 75, was due to commence work on four new Vera films last March when the coronavirus pandemic halted all filming. Brenda has played DCI Vera Stanhope in the North East-set ITV drama since 2011. The actress sat in front of a glass cabinet filled with crockery and the room featured patio doors and there is an exercise bike place in front of the sun-drenched windows. Brenda Blethyn appeared on Tuesday's Lorraine as millions welcomed the return of Vera to ITV at the weekend perhaps rather unwisely, let slip that her other He should have his own show. We were getting on a bit and it seemed the sensible thing to do. We also see him earlier on board the Shields Ferry.. Neither of us were going anywhere so it just presents a problem if one of us pops our clogs.. Brenda Blethyn is happy with her husband, Michael Mayhew. 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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. Brenda Blethyn has risked the wrath of some of Vera's Geordie fanbase by revealing that her husband supports Sunderland, while being interviewed in Newcastle! The couple met when she was working for British Rail and divorced in 1973. Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news, views, features and opinion from across the city? Brenda Blethyn, 75, gushed over her second husband Michael Mayhew. Brenda, a Golden Globe and Bafta winning actress, has played thetelevisiondetective since 2011. But then I have a rest, get my appetite back and change my mind.". Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. I defy anyone to notice in the final edit.. READ MORE:Piers Morgan vows to name famous faces who are acting 'two-faced'. 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You couldnt eat another morsel. The Vera star, who has just completed filming the first four episodes of series 11, met Michael following her split from first husband Alan Blethyn, whom she married when she was 19 years old. Despite re-marrying and divorcing her first husband 48 years ago, Brenda kept her first husband's name as her stage name for professional reasons. I loved it. Similar to other television programmes during the peak pandemic, Veras cast and crew had to find ways to adapt when filming scenes in order to adhere to COVID-19 rules. 'Over 100 children' fall at Irish dance world championships as parents rage at 'dangerous' stage. Concerning her second marriage, Blethyn expalins: We were getting on a bit, and it seemed the sensible thing to do. Anyway, Im working. Despite the split, Brenda kept her married name for her professional work. She said: My brothers looked after me and protected me from predators so well that I was quite innocent sexually when I came to marry for the first time at 19. READ MORE:Piers Morgan slams Hollywood's 'nauseating hypocrisy' over Will Smith. Having appeared in Vera, Secrets & Lies, Saving Grace and Pride & Prejudice, the actress, 75, is certainly a force to be reckoned with. Brenda went on to say: My dog Jack cant be with me in the North East for all of that time. When Brenda was born in 1946, her oldest three siblings had already left home. Well apart from a sense of humour. Im very practical. I really dont. In a new interview, she explained the details behind their choice to wait. Before jetting off, make sure you know your airline's policy to avoid unexpected fees. Youve eaten too much. The Vera star has always tried to keep her personal life private but has occasionally spoken about her decision not to have children. All the empty crisp bags and apple cores. 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Brenda continued to tell Radio Times that she feels lucky to have Michael as her husband. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. Reflecting on filming through a pandemic, Brenda said: I was glad to be starting work again for lots of reasons. Vera fans were thrilled following the announcement last August that six new episodes were to be filmed as something to look forward to in a dismal time. Fans will be getting six episodes of Vera in 2023 and this time there will be a glimpse into the notoriously curmudgeonly but incisive sleuths backstory. The couple was engaged for a whopping 35 years before they finally exchanged vows in 2010. Vera returns to ITV with two new feature-length episodes, starting on Sunday August 29 at 8pm. The couple missed the last UK evacuation flight out of Sudan on Saturday, believing the journey to be 'too dangerous'. 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The trailer will then also have been fogged after somebody else had been inside it, so that I will be safe to go back in. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The remaining episodes in the series will air in 2022. I was there gathering my last bits and pieces to take up to Newcastle with me for filming when the lockdown happened, so I couldnt go home. "And because her team like and respect her, I think the public started to think, well, there must be something going for her. So I couldnt go home. Brenda and Michael have never had children, and the Vera actor admitted she had never felt a pressing desire to do so. Kenny and I were also Covid tested several times a week.. Since 2011, she has played the title role of DCI Vera Stanhope in the British crime drama series Vera.Brenda Blethyn. Brenda earned a second Academy Award nomination in 1999 for her part as greedy mother Mari in Little Voice. But there's no point in having regrets, it's a waste of energy. You look forward to doing more. Brenda had been separated from art director spouse Michael Mayhew for 12 weeks during the first lockdown last year. The only match Ive been to is Newcastle United at St James Park a couple of years ago. (NEWS)James Jordan unrecognisable after wife Ola shaves his hair off on air(LATEST). She has also worked hard on mastering a believable northern accent to fit the role too but she's actually from Ramsgate in Kent. Tributes are being paid to the 35-year-old victim who lost his life. So we were apart for however long that was. Do I ponder on it sometimes? ", Phillip then asked: "And you're away for a long time aren't you? She was due to begin work on four new Vera films when the pandemic halted production and left her stranded. But the 76-year-old added never say never about filming another series. She addressed her reasoning for deciding On social media, she fielded questions from viewers, who are full of anticipation about new episodes. The marriage however did not last and ended in 1973, with Brenda keeping his surname throughout her acting career. Before going on to admit that she warmed the on-screen persona. I dont want to look like everybody else. Tyrone crash deaths: Funeral held for two siblings killed in road tragedy, "Our hearts are sad and broken, our pain is deep, our sadness knows no bounds", Charlie Bird rushed to hospital after bad fall while walking, The veteran broadcaster was rushed to hospital on Sunday, Protesters gather outside Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's home, The protest outside Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's home was the second demonstration to take place outside a politician's house last week. She is currently the chairwoman of the Kent Film and Television Board. In 2010 she married second husband, Michael Mayhew after a 35-year engagement. ITV1 has started broadcasting new episodes of Vera with another instalment landing on Sunday (January 22) from 8pm. Could the GMB star be heading into the jungle? READ MORE:'Why would you say that?' Despite so many decades Im independent. 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. Sadly, Paul died in April 2021 from a brain tumour aged just 54. The actress also revealed how she responded to being asked to play the eccentric detective. Families, who blamed platforms at the Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne, circulated a video that claims to show 146 plunges. READ MORE: Here's a look at the cast of Vera Vital Signs. Kenny is terrific, says Brenda. Vera notices that Aiden has been a bit off recently and wonders whats going on with him, she explains. The Secrets & Lies star wed art director Michael Mayhew Her career breakthrough was in Mike Leigh's 1996 drama Secret & Lies, for which she received multiple awards. A very funny fella. The couple remained engaged for 35 years, but finally wed in June 2010. She added to the Radio Times: Neither of us were going anywhere, so it just presents a problem if one of us pops our clogs.. When lockdown restrictions to Brendan McFadden. Speaking about their decision to get married, she told Radio Times: "We were getting on a bit and it seemed the sensible thing to do. She said: I was devastated when he left, but he really was a lovely fella and the other lady is nice too., READ MORE: Here's the lowdown on the new series of Vera on ITV, Brenda added to The Guardian about her marriage breakdown: It was just one of those things.". One follower typed: Is it true that series 11 of vera will be on TV in 2022?, Brenda responded: There will be a couple of new eps in 2021 and more in 2022.(sic), Read the fullinterview withBrendaBlethynin the May issue of Good Housekeeping on sale now. Speaking out on howspending time aparthad affected her relationship over the past year, Brenda said: Its been lovely so he says! ", She added to The Guardian: "And I have wonderful nephews, nieces and great-nieces including the actor Kelly Scott, who had a part in my series Vera.". Usually it means six months away from home in Kent for me and in 2022 it was the best part of 10 months..