Vera The Rising Tide (Season 12, Episode 5)
TV Episode | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Vera

The Rising Tide (Season 12, Episode 5)

TV Episode | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Vera investigates an apparent suicide. Finding evidence it was murder, she and her team pursue the killer, wondering if they'll survive to see Christmas.

Director

Paul Gay

Writers

Sally Abbott (written by) | Ann Cleeves (novel)

Producer

Debbie Shewell

Cinematographer

Simon Richards

Editor

Simon Starling

Casting Directors

Maureen Duff | Gertie Pye

Production Designer

Paul Booth

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 12, 2023

Release date

Dec 19, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

4 wins & 19 nominations

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
Brenda Blethyn DCI Vera Stanhope DCI Vera Stanhope See fewer	Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Kenny Doughty DS Aiden Healy DS Aiden Healy See fewer	Vera (2011)
Jon Morrison DC Kenny Lockhart DC Kenny Lockhart See fewer	Vera (2011)
Ibinabo Jack DC Jaqueline 'Jac' Williams DC Jaqueline 'Jac' Williams See fewer	Vera (2011)
Riley Jones DC Mark Edwards DC Mark Edwards See fewer	Vera (2011)
Sarah Kameela Impey Dr. Paula Bennett Dr. Paula Bennett See fewer	We Are Lady Parts (2021)
Clare Holman Annie Laidlore Annie Laidlore See fewer	Blood Diamond (2006)
Suzette Llewellyn Louisa Hampton Louisa Hampton See fewer	Manderlay (2005)
Sara Powell Katherine Willmore Katherine Willmore See fewer	Last Christmas (2019)
Adrian Rawlins Daniel Rede Daniel Rede See fewer	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
Brian Bovell Sam Hampton Sam Hampton See fewer	Pan (2015)
Phil Cornwell Philip Robson Philip Robson See fewer	Stella Street (2004)
Liz Crowther Judith Sinclair Judith Sinclair See fewer	Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced (1985)
Kate Isitt Charlotte Thomas Charlotte Thomas See fewer	The Saint (1997)
Orlessa Altass Yaz Kaur Yaz Kaur See fewer	Remember Me (2013)
Jake Ashton-Nelson PC Billington PC Billington See fewer	Offal Broth (2023)
Cora Kirk Eliza Willmore Eliza Willmore See fewer	Prey for the Devil (2022)
Adrian Mills Rick Kelsall Rick Kelsall See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
Martin Turner Gordon Stanwick Gordon Stanwick See fewer	Poirot (1989)
Eric Richard Isaiah Thomas Isaiah Thomas See fewer	Dunkirk (2017)
Phillippa Wilson Ellie Thomas Ellie Thomas See fewer	Heartbeat (1992)
Sam Halpenny Superintendent Watkins Superintendent Watkins See fewer	Raymond's 5 (2017)
Peter Peverley Jacob Jacob See fewer	Harrigan (2013)
Hayley Corney Assistant (uncredited) Assistant (uncredited) See fewer	Gut Punch (2022)
Felicity Dean Cecilia (uncredited) Cecilia (uncredited) See fewer	The Wedding Video (2012)
Natasha Patel Pamela (uncredited) Pamela (uncredited) See fewer	Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)
Carla Lisa Roberts Passer-by (uncredited) Passer-by (uncredited) See fewer	Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025)