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Vera (looking smart her new coat)

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Cherrytree59 Sun 12-Jan-20 20:36:22

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annsixty Sun 12-Jan-20 21:25:28

Her hair looks pretty good too.

Sara65 Sun 12-Jan-20 21:59:09

Yes, I think she’s had a mini makeover, love Vera.

whywhywhy Sun 12-Jan-20 22:01:44

Fantastic!!! I love Vera and tonight's was just great.

Cherrytree59 Sun 12-Jan-20 22:06:54

I thought the same annsixty
seemed to bounce with every clue, of which there were many.?

Sunday night drama.

BBbevan Tue 14-Jan-20 15:23:06

Well ! Having recorded it, I watched it all the way through to see her new hat and coat.Did she have one? Did I miss it?

DillytheGardener Tue 14-Jan-20 15:29:34

I’ve recorded it and haven’t seen it yet! Can’t wait to watch it tonight as DH out with friends, he refers to her as ‘the nosy old woman’, and Father Brown as ‘that nosy old man’ grin

DillytheGardener Tue 14-Jan-20 15:34:20

Also he is older than me, at 61, I rather think he is the same age as both of those characters ? He still thinks he is a young football lad.

annsixty Tue 14-Jan-20 15:46:24

Just googled and Brenda Blethyn is 74 next month.
Wow, hasn’t she worn well.

AGAA4 Tue 14-Jan-20 15:58:20

Vera's new coat much the same as the old one. What a fantastic character she is and the story lines are excellent.

Kittye Tue 14-Jan-20 16:35:21

I just cannot get into this programme although it seems very popular. I couldn’t read the books either, don’t know why ?

Cherrytree59 Tue 14-Jan-20 18:32:57

Final episode of previous series,
Vera spies a coat in shop window.
She pops into the shop and buys the coat.

It would seem that the new coat is virtually the same colour and style of the coat she usually wears to work.smile

Harris27 Tue 14-Jan-20 18:36:32

I love it and can spot different place s in Newcastle and surrounding areas where I live. Never disappoints.

BBbevan Tue 14-Jan-20 18:52:35

No , I think she went back to her comfy old coat Cherrytree

Nortsat46 Tue 14-Jan-20 19:26:17

BB I agree, I think it’s her old coat.
I love the programme but her shabby scarves get on my nerves ...

pinkquartz Tue 14-Jan-20 20:03:44

I haven't seen the new episode yet.
But when you read the books the author makes such a huge point of describing Vera as plain, overweight woman with no dress sense at all.
She is already pretty in the TV series so I hope that they don't smarten her up too much.

Gfplux Sun 26-Jan-20 19:57:19

Sitting waiting for Vera to start tonight. Love her and everything about this series.
Just started listening to the books.

annsixty Sun 26-Jan-20 20:00:54

Me also Gfplux
I have really enjoyed the first two and am sad this is the last in the series.

Sara65 Sun 26-Jan-20 21:19:58

Just love Vera

Happygirl79 Sun 26-Jan-20 22:12:12

I love the Vera character . She is so sensitive to others which makes her such a great detective but headstrong and straight as a dye.
The actress Brenda is in great nick ( pardon the pun) for 74
The plots are lively and easy to follow.
I am from the North East of England so the area of the sets are familiar
Never disappoints
Roll on next episode

Charleygirl5 Sun 26-Jan-20 22:18:39

I thoroughly enjoyed tonight's episode. Such a pity there are only 4 in total.

Sara65 Sun 26-Jan-20 22:20:29

Really enjoyed tonights episode, first class drama,

hollysteers Sun 26-Jan-20 22:26:57

I cringe every time I see Vera in my listings in that stupid hat. Can’t bring myself to watch it. Who, nowadays, goes around looking like Vera, whatever their age? It just looks so miserable. I’m not suggesting the plots might not be good, but last night I watched Poirot, which I love, so stylish and interesting, with a fabulous soundtrack.
Life can be grim enough without tuning into Vera and the very name sums it up.

hollysteers Sun 26-Jan-20 22:30:35

Oh, I see it’s set in the 1960s, still hate the look of it.

rafichagran Sun 26-Jan-20 22:59:08

I love Vera, this series is not set on the 1960's. I really enjoyed tonights episode. I have actually seen people dressed like Vera, they were eccentric.

I look forward to the escapism of this programme on Sunday night .