Brenda Blethyn

Vera recommissioned for second series

TV Gossip

27 Jul 2011

'Vera' has been recommissioned for a second series by ITV. Filming for four stand-alone episodes of the detective drama has already commenced, with BAFTA-winning actress Brenda Blethyn set to reprise her role as Detective Chief Inspector Vera…

Brenda Blethyn offended by 'bag lady' Vera role

TV Gossip

4 May 2011

Brenda Blethyn was offended when she landed a part in 'Vera' because her alter-ego was described as a "bag lady". The BAFTA-winning actress - who plays Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope in the ITV1 drama - admitted while she was initially baffled as…

Brenda Blethyn's Cheryl Cole inspiration

TV Gossip

20 Apr 2011

Brenda Blethyn perfected her Geordie accent for new thriller 'Vera' by studying Cheryl Cole. The BAFTA-winning actress - who plays Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope in the upcoming ITV1 drama - admitted she grasped hold of the perfect dialect for her…

London River

23 Jul 2010

(12A) 88min The 7/7 bombings serve as the backdrop to this clash of cultures tale. Guernsey-based Falklands War widow Elisabeth (Brenda Blethyn) is first seen listening to a church sermon about loving your neighbour. In Africa, Muslim Ousmane…

The Calling

14 May 2010

(15) 109min Engrossing melodrama set in a nunnery where nothing is quite as it seems. The Calling is written and directed by Jan Dunn, whose previous films include festival favourites Gypo and Ruby Blue. A great veteran cast includes Brenda Blethyn…

Dead Man Running

23 Oct 2009

(15) 91min A loan shark gives an ex con 24 hours to pay his debt. Disappointing thriller from the writer/director of appalling 2004 boxing drama The Calcium Kid. The casting however which includes renta-mockney Danny Dyer, rapper turned self help…

Lights, camera, action - Edinburgh International Film Festival launches programme

14 May 2009

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has launched its much-anticipated line-up boasting 135 features from 33 countries and 23 world premieres. Recent Oscar-winner Kate Winslet is expected to inject some glamour to the proceedings, work schedule…

Edinburgh International Film Festival announces programme

6 May 2009

The Edinburgh International Film Festival was announced today. The programme Includes 135 features from 33 countries and includes 23 World Premieres. Highlights from the programme include opening film Away We Go from British director Sam Mendes on 17…

Hitlist

18 Sep 2006

Adam Ant After coming far from his face-painted days, the 1980s pop star has delivered an autobiography about the business and his battles with depression. Waterstone’s, 128 Princes Street, Edinburgh, 226 2666. 1pm. Free. Tue 26 Sep; Borders Books, 98…