The TV cameras have filmed at Sunderland University, the Civic Centre car park, Chester-le-Street and the City Tea Rooms.
And we've seen Brenda at the Washington Riding Centre where she is the patron of a charity.
Now's your chance to catch up on these retro images of a star on Wearside - and why not follow all the show's latest news on the Sunderland Echo's dedicated page to the TV drama.
1. On your screens once more
Vera is back this weekend and here's some of the times we've seen its star Brenda Blethyn on Wearside.
2. The crew's in town
The Vera drama series on location at the St Peter's Campus of Sunderland University in June 2019.
3. An intricate operation
It's quite the set-up when the Vera team arrives. Here they are at Sunderland University five years ago.
4. And action
Filming at the City Tea Rooms in 2019. Tell us if you watched the cameras rolling in July that year.