Vera’s Mark Edwards star drops huge update on new series after months of delays and fan fury

VERA’S Riley Jones, who plays Mark Edwards in the hit ITV drama, has shared an exciting update on the Brenda Blethyn series.

Brenda Blethyn and her co-stars are currently filming for the upcoming series of Vera, with the episodes expected to air later next year.

But fans of the show are still waiting to watch the remaining instalments of series 11 after production for the programme was put on hold due to the pandemic.

The first two episodes of series 11 were shown last year, with the second two airing in January 2022.

However, ITV is yet to confirm when the final instalments will be broadcast.

The actor, who plays Mark Edwards gave fans a sneak peek at the new series, by sharing a behind-the-scenes snap on social media.

Taking to Twitter, Riley shared a photo of DCI Stanhope and her sidekick Aiden Healy (played by Kenny Doughty) driving in the detective’s iconic Land Rover.

He captioned the post: “We’re back!”

Fans were ecstatic about the series update, and many took to social media to share their thoughts, with one fan writing: “Cannot wait!!! Been too long.”

Another added: “It’s going to be a great ride. Can’t wait.”

A third penned: “Yay! Best news ever.”

In a recent interview, ITV bosses discussed when filming for the upcoming series will come to an end.

A spokesperson for ITV told The Northern Echo the cast and crew are expected to wrap up filming for series 12 in Autumn.