has candidly expressed her feelings about leaving the role of Vera Stanhope, revealing she "misses it" after the final scenes aired in January.

The beloved actress hinted at a possible return, suggesting to Daily Star's HotTV, "A special would be nice. It's definitely one of my favourite roles I've done. I love the character."

She shared her nostalgia for the filming routine, saying, "When we get to March, I'd normally be packing my bag to go up north to film, but I will be sad. I will miss it. I had a great time doing it."

The star previously discussed her reasons for exiting the ITV series, citing a longing for family time: "It was a lovely summer back in 2023, and I came to realise I hadn't had a summer with my husband for 14 years," she revealed.

Despite her affection for the Vera family, her own family and her dog Jack took precedence.

While there's no confirmation of a new series or special, Brenda isn't ruling out the possibility, even jokingly wishing for a change of scenery for her character.

She said: "I wish there could have been an episode where I stayed at home in Kent: 'Vera Goes South.'" However, she acknowledges the show's deep roots in Northumberland and the North East.

Fans of the crime drama Vera are hoping for a spin-off and are posting their fervent requests on social media, reports .

One passionate viewer suggested on a platform: "I wonder if maybe there could be a spin-off on the team and maybe a guest Vera appearance."

Another hopeful fan expressed: "I was hoping she would take the promotion. They could do a spin-off then she could appear once in a while."

"I think that would be a great idea," responded one supporter, as another chimed in with approval: "Sounds like a good idea."

An additional comment came from someone who posted: "Does anyone else think it would be great if they made a spin-off series looking at the young Vera when she was near the start of her career?"

Vera is available to watch on ITVX.