But filming on an episode of series 11 of the ITV detective drama was not made easy in the afternoon, with bursts of heavy rain drenching the set – and the thunder possibly wasn’t welcome by the sound team either.
Brenda and the others on set could be seen disappearing indoors as the worst of the weather hit, with filming continuing as and when conditions eased.
1. Blue lights on a grey day
Filming of Vera at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Sheltering by the amusements
Filming of Vera at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park with actress Brenda Blethyn as Vera Stanhope. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Armed police - with an umbrella
Filming of Vera at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Standing guard
Filming of Vera at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Photo: Stu Norton