Timothy Spall, 68, heaps praise on Vera's Brenda Blethyn, 79, as he delves into Death Valley role
The actor described the Vera star as a 'dear friend'
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Brenda Blethyn, 78, makes feelings clear on rival dramas ahead of ITV Vera ending: 'Don't work'
Fans are eager to find out how Vera Stanhope's story will end ahead of the final episodes next week
Brenda Blethyn, 78, shares personal health struggle as Vera star admits 'Spent my life suffering'
The Oscar nominee will be bidding farewell to the iconic TV detective in January
