She hung up her trench coat as the iconic sleuth Vera after 14 years in a bid to spend more time with her family - but BAFTA-winning actress Brenda Blethyn has shown no signs of slowing down. Her new film, Dragonfly, is out today and is already nominated for awards for Brenda’s portrayal of loneliness in Britain. Brenda tells us all about it, whether her beloved cockapoo Jack joined her on set and why the secret to her 50-year marriage is living separately... Broadcast on 07/11/2025 Subscribe