David Leon

VERA'S hunky sidekick David Leon starred alongside Amanda Holden in a forgotten BBC drama years before his current role.The actor, who is making a wel.

The episode will be scheduled later this year. The Rising Tide, a feature-length episode based on the eleventh Vera novel written by Ann Cleeves, will be Kenny and Ibinabo’s final appearance in the series. Further castings and information about the new series will be announced when filming commences in the summer.

Kenny Doughty and Ibinabo Jack will not be back on the long-running ITV detective show.

Actor and director Leon, known for RocknRolla and Gold Digger, will make a return as Joe Ashworth for three of the feature-length programmes still to be filmed. “I’m absolutely over the moon to welcome David back to the show and can’t wait to get started.” “They’ve both been terrific members of the Vera team, and I’ll miss them.

Vera fans can rest easy as it has now been officially confirmed by ITV that the hit drama will return, days after Brenda Blethyn gave assurances to fans.

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ITV has confirmed that Vera will be returning for its 13th season – with David Leon set to rejoin the cast almost a decade since he last appeared on the ...

For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to [The Radio Times Podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). You can buy the first of [Ann Cleeves's Vera novels](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/152904989X/ref=bseries_primary_1_152904989X?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1809067) here. [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) or visit our dedicated [Drama](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/) hub. You can also purchase instalments from any series on [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vera-Season-1/dp/B00ET0H84I?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1809067). They've both been terrific members of the Vera team, and I'll miss them." [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/watch/vera/1a7314?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6LyfBhC3ARIsAG4gkF8JMW6GNcxsA2Lvh76AbJRGZcSc09Xz-eOSojy6EoK0RrCy-rQ4lUIaAtjSEALw_wcB) while seasons are also available on [BritBox](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1809067&awinmid=33021&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.britbox.co.uk%2Fprogramme%2FVera_36820) – you can sign up for a [7-day free BritBox trial here](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1809067&awinmid=33021&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F). [Vera star Kenny Doughty quits after eight years of ITV drama](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/kenny-doughty-leaves-vera-newsupdate/) [Outlander's Sam Heughan and Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson lead new thriller](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/sam-heughan-eleanor-tomlinson-couple-next-door-newsupdate/) [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/)) [announced his departure](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/kenny-doughty-leaves-vera-newsupdate/) from the drama, while DC Jacqueline ‘Jac’ Williams star Ibinabo Jack will not be returning for the 13th season due to her theatre commitments. [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription/?utm_term=evergreen-article) [Vera](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/vera-season-13-release-date-itv/) will be returning for its 13th season – with David Leon set to rejoin the cast almost a decade since he last appeared on the show.

Vera has been recommissioned for a 13th series but another familiar face will be missing after Kenny Doughty confirmed he would be stepping down from the ...

I feel lucky to have you as a friend, you make me howl with laughter & have been a rock for me over the years. Speaking on her co-stars' departures, Brenda commented: "It's been such a pleasure to work alongside Kenny and Ibinabo. Fans will be delighted to hear that Brenda and the returning cast will be on TV screens for three new feature length films.

ITV's Vera will return for a 13th series of three feature-length episodes, with Brenda Blethyn back in the title role.

It hasn’t yet been confirmed just when series 13 of Vera will be broadcast. ITV’s Vera will return for a 13th series, with Brenda Blethyn back in the title role. They will make their final appearances in The Rising Tide, an episode due to air later in the year. ITV has confirmed that its long-running detective drama series Vera will be returning for a 13th series. However, David Leon will return as DS Joe Ashworth, after previously leaving the show in series four. Meanwhile, David Leon is set to reprise his role as DS Joe Ashworth.

Kenny Doughty and Ibinabo Jack will not be back on the long-running ITV detective show.

Actor and director Leon, known for RocknRolla and Gold Digger, will make a return as Joe Ashworth for three of the feature-length programmes still to be filmed. “I’m absolutely over the moon to welcome David back to the show and can’t wait to get started.” “They’ve both been terrific members of the Vera team, and I’ll miss them.