Brenda Blethyn has opened up about becoming a Geordie to play Vera, ahead of the launch of series 10 this evening.
And so by the end of the readthrough, she was happy.“… Vera’s accent was inspired by the soft, musical lilt of Denise Robertson, the late TV agony aunt from ITV’s This Morning.”Brenda went on to say it was a toned down version due to the complicated nature of the storylines.She said: “It couldn’t be strong because if you miss anything, you’ll lose track of the plot.“Any criticism that I get is generally from southerners who expect a broader accent. Scott Drinkwell tells Walter the truthHome and Away spoilers: Colby Thorne and Bella Nixon clash over Nikau Jamie Tate sacks Sam DingleHollyoaks spoilers: Shock revelation! It’s one of the best things on TV. Brenda Blethyn has told how Vera creator Ann Cleeves was unimpressed with her Geordie accent during their first read-through. Vera returns to ITV - but viewers slam 'cringe' and 'shocking' accents. Brenda Blethyn has revealed she based her Northumberland accent for new ITV detective drama Vera on Cheryl Cole. Brenda Anne Blethyn OBE (née Bottle; 20 February 1946) is an English actress.She is known for her portrayals of working-class women with eccentric qualities. The actress revealed how crime writer Ann Cleeves – whose books the ITV drama is based on – thought her accent was “off” when they first met. Accents so bad. Accents so bad. Viewers think Brenda Blethyn has 'nailed' Northumberland accent, but not sure about some of the other actors as ITV show returns. Brenda Blethyn has opened up about becoming a Geordie to play Vera, ahead of the launch of series 10 this evening. The new series will again comprise of four feature-length, standalone episodes that follow Vera’s crack team in compelling murder investigations across north-east England. With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her team face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Not only Kenny and I, but the whole crew. The hugely popular show starring Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope returned to ITV on Sunday night for its eighth series.
Some of the accents are downright shockin’,” said another.One unimpressed viewer tweeted: “First time watcher. @BrendaBlethyn has nailed the accent.“Northumbrian, ashington pit-yakker, with bit of river Newcastle, but pronounces O’s like a posh Geordie. Even the supporting artists are loyal and come back year after year.”Brenda Blethyn: Vera actress talks accent being ‘off’ after it sparks taxi driver ‘row’Kevin Clifton: Stacey Dooley’s beau in ‘all over the place’ admissionBrenda Blethyn’s full interview in Radio Times [RADIO TIMES]We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. One person said the show offered a “tumble dryer mash-up of North East accents”.“I love #Vera I do, but the Geordie accents are not good, as someone from North East they are tough to hear,” said another.It is not the first time the detective series has been criticised over regional pronunciations.However, there were some viewers who thought actress Brenda, 71, had cracked it this time.One praised: “Love watching #vera me like. Viewers think Brenda Blethyn has 'nailed' Northumberland accent, but not sure about some of the other actors as ITV show returnsDetective drama Vera has been criticised by viewers who claim the Northumberland accents on the programme are not accurate and can be “tough to hear”.Viewers were gripped as the detective investigated after a body was found in an abattoir, calling it a “triumphant return” to television screens.But some felt the Geordie accents let the crime show down.One viewer moaned on Twitter: “Well I’ve managed 15 minutes watching #Vera and can’t take anymore of the awful attempt at a north east accent #cringe #packitinpet.”One said: “Absolutely love #Vera but oh dear the accents.”“Are there ANY real Geordie actors in #Vera ? As a DCI would I expect.”And one viewer pointed out: “#Vera Why do people watch this and complain about the accents? Brenda Blethyn. Much 2 high pitched and squeaky to be realistic — Brenda Gunning (@BrendaGunning) March 19, 2017. Last time watcher.”First time watcher. Last time watcher.