TV crime drama based on novels by Ann Cleeves (4)

I believe the answer is:

vera

(Other definitions for vera that I've seen before include "Duckworth, Lynn" , "senior songstress?" , "Woman" , "Woman's name" , "& 16 'The Forces' Sweetheart'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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