Excited Vera fans managed to catch a glimpse of filming on Tuesday as the show’s stars descended on Durham.

Film crews were spotted across Durham on Tuesday as filming for a new series of the hit ITV show continued.

Vera’s iconic Land Rover was spotted at The Boat House bar and restaurant on the city’s riverside on Tuesday afternoon.

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Earlier on vans were seen arriving as crews set up for filming, with prop vans and cameras being set up on Elvet Bridge.

The Northern Echo: Vera's car was spotted on the Durham riverside on Tuesday (November 15).Vera's car was spotted on the Durham riverside on Tuesday (November 15). (Image: VALERIE SPEED/NORTHERN ECHO CAMERA CLUB)

Crews were then spotted near to the viaduct in the city later in the afternoon.

On Monday Brenda Blethyn’s co-star Kenny Doughty tweeted to confirm filming was once again underway for new episodes of the show.

The Northern Echo: ITV vans were seen in Durham as crews set up for filming.ITV vans were seen in Durham as crews set up for filming. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The Northern Echo: Security staff were seen at The Boat Club on Tuesday morning.Security staff were seen at The Boat Club on Tuesday morning. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

He said: “We are back for another special episode of Vera. Day 1 in the bag… after a little break it’s been lovely to see everyone again. Old & New faces. Vera fans you’re in for a treat!”

The Boat House had announced it would be closed for filming earlier this week, sending customers into a frenzy as they offered their predictions for what show would be filming there.

The Northern Echo: Camera crews were seen setting up on Elvet Bridge.Camera crews were seen setting up on Elvet Bridge. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

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Posting a statement online the establishment said: “We will be closed this Monday to Wednesday evening due to filming of a well-known tv series. We'll be back open from 6pm for drinks service on Wednesday.

The Northern Echo: Crews also appeared on the other side of the city in Durham.Crews also appeared on the other side of the city in Durham. (Image: TOM BANKS)

“Can anyone guess who may be coming to Durham?”

The popular ITV show is expected to return next year on ITV1.

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