Michael and Brenda Bond united by the love for Paddington Bear 37 years after the divorce

PR/GETTY Paddington became a member of Michael Bond’s family And as details of his will revealed this week show, he acknowledged that by leaving a legacy to Brenda.  The couple divorced in 1981 after 31 years together but, by including her in his will, Bond has paid tribute to her part in the creation of […]

Brenda Blethyn on Vera's return and what makes the detective special

GETTY Brenda Blethyn’s will return as ITV’s favourite no-nonsense detective this weekend But actress Brenda Blethyn has no doubt that her character’s down-to-earth manner is part of what regularly attracts more than six million viewers to the show. “She’s so ordinary; she’s not reliant on lipstick or fashion – she’s not come off the catwalk,” […]

Emmerdale spoilers: Major BLUNDER as Brenda Walker makes devastating discovery

Last week, Laurel Thomas (played by Charlotte Bellamy) and Bob Hope’s (Tony Audenshaw) passionate romp was exposed to viewers during a series of flashbacks. And now it seems Bob’s betrayal to his wife has been revealed after Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) found an incriminating message on his phone. It read: “Have you told Brenda the truth?” […]

Christine Lampard in hysterics as Brenda Blethyn makes SHOCK Vera revelation on Lorraine

Discussing the latest series of ITV’s hit crime drama, Brenda, who plays DCI Vera Stanhope, revealed that her stunt double is not actually a lookalike for her.  When asked by Christine, who was hosting Lorraine, if she does her own stunts, the 71-year-old revealed that she likes to try, adding that she does most of […]

Game pioneer Brenda Romero receives special award from U.K.’s Oscars

Brenda Romero has worked on 47 games in a game career that has spanned more than 36 years, and she’s getting recognition for that today with a special award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. BAFTA’s special award is like the equivalent of a lifetime achievement Oscar in the U.S. Brenda Romero, formerly […]

Vera star Brenda Blethyn admits she feared she wouldn't return to ITV crime drama

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield noted: “You did say at the end of last series that you thought, ‘I’m done’.” “Yeah, I did. But it’s pretty full on for me and I’m in every scene and I’m away from home and my husband and I’d like to see him,” she explained.  Holly Willoughby added: “And […]