Brenda Blethyn’s forgotten film role airs tonight – days after ITV’s Vera final ever episode

BRENDA Blethyn might be fresh off our screens as the savvy detective Vera, but she’s also got a glittering film career too.

The actress has won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award in the past, and has been nominated for an Oscar twice.

GettyBrenda Blethyn has a stellar film career, with award wins and two Oscar nominations[/caption] ITVBrenda is well known for starring in Vera with co-star David Leon, who plays Joe Ashworth[/caption] Brenda Blethyn starred in the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice as Mrs.