But the film crew of Vera are no strangers to the North East and here are some reminders of when they visited us before.
Take a look and tell us more.
Did you get to see the crews in South Tyneside, Sunderland or Hartlepool?
5. On location at Sunderland University
The Vera drama series on location at Sunderland University last year. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Taking a closer look in 2015
Members of the public watching the recording of Vera on Middleton Beach from a high vantage point. Were you there five years ago? Photo: FRANK REID
7. On location in 2019
The "Vera" location base at the Historic Quay in Hartlepool last year. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Heading down to the beach
A film scene in Hartlepool five years ago. Photo: FRANK REID