Brenda Blethyn has nothing but kind words for co-star and returning Vera colleague David Leon ahead of the 13th series finale. Leon made a surprise comeback as Joe Ashworth this season for the first time in a decade – although his return certainly divided viewers following the exit of Kenny Doughty’s Aiden Healy. However, Blethyn was one person who wasn’t in two minds when Leon confirmed his return to the show as she revealed he was the main reason she didn’t hang up Vera’s signature hat for good. On-screen, Joe’s comeback certainly ruffled the feathers of Blethyn’s DCI Vera Stanhope but their…
