(David Leon): Vera’s younger, loyal sergeant who acts as her "surrogate son".
: Where Vera scatters her father's ashes in this episode. [S1E1] Hidden Depths
: Vera unpicks the secrets of a group of bird-watching friends who may be connected to the victims. (David Leon): Vera’s younger, loyal sergeant who acts
"" is the debut episode of the British crime drama Vera , which first aired on May 1, 2011. Based on the novel by Ann Cleeves, it introduces Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) and her partner Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Episode Overview (David Leon): Vera’s younger
(Gina McKee): The distraught mother of the first victim, Luke.
: Includes DC Holly Lawson (Wunmi Mosaku) and Dr. Billy Cartwright (Paul Ritter). Filming Locations