Brenda Blethyn on Life After Vera & Her Powerful New Film Dragonfly | This Morning

She hung up her trench coat as the iconic sleuth Vera after 14 years in a bid to spend more time with her family - but BAFTA-winning actress Brenda Blethyn has shown no signs of slowing down. Her new film, Dragonfly, is out today and is already nominated for awards for Brenda’s portrayal of loneliness in Britain. Brenda tells us all about it, whether her beloved cockapoo Jack joined her on set and why the secret to her 50-year marriage is living separately... Broadcast on 07/11/2025 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US:   / thismorning     / thismorning     / thismorning   MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday from 10am on ITV1, ITVX and STV as we discuss the latest news stories, meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the biggest names in Hollywood, get the latest fashion & beauty trends, and cook up a storm in our kitchen with your favourite chefs! #ThisMorning