Episode

Vera: The Rising Tide (Christmas Special)

Name: Vera: The Rising Tide (Christmas Special)
Released: 2023-12-26
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty, Ibinabo Jack

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Overview

DCI Vera Stanhope finds herself drawn to the enchanting tidal island of Lindisfarne, where a group of lifelong friends reunites every five years to commemorate their enduring bond. As the tide rises, long-concealed secrets begin to surface, threatening to engulf everyone involved. Vera, aided by her trusted and resourceful team, including Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy, navigates treacherous waters, facing danger and deception at every turn. Together, they must unravel the twisted web of lies before another tragedy unfolds.

Details

Series: Vera
Season: Season 12
Episode: Episode 5
Air date: 2023-12-26
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

The Rising Tide (Christmas Special) is Episode 5 in Series 12 of Vera. It aired on 2023-12-26. The runtime is 90 min.

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Episode 4: The Darkest Evening 2023-02-19 | 90 min On the night of a massive storm, trying to get home, DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) comes across an abandoned car with a baby inside. With no mobile signal and blocked roads at every turn, Vera is forced to seek refuge somewhere she’d rather not be, Brockburn House, the Stanhope’s ancestral pile. Vera doesn’t exactly receive a warm welcome from her estranged family as there’s a function in full swing and her turning up with a baby isn’t a great look. Things start to look even worse and take a far sinister turn when a body is found on the track leading to Brockburn House.

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