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Clomping around the countryside in wellies & a very unattractive hat, Brenda Blethyn (as Vera) has brought to life a character I hope we see a LOT more of. She is blunt, does not suffer fools gladly and could be a most unlikeable person, but Blethyn somehow gives her heart. I bought this DVD without knowing anything about the series (live overseas) and have been raving about it to all my friends. I hope a second ( and third!) series are on the cards as it is a very appealing, visually attractive and well acted piece of British drama - you guys really know how to do it well! It also nice to see 'real' people - not every character is perfect, as one tends to see in US series. Your mature leading ladies are all stunners - they really can act - Mirren, Dench, Blethyn - just 3 of many superb actors who would not be cast in a lead role in a US series. A most definite 5 star experience!!