DC Mark Edwards is a fictional character portrayed by Riley Jones in the TV series Vera.
They appear in 44 episodes out of a total of 55 aired so far and have accumulated 18 positive votes.
Episodes44
Little Lazarus
episode S1.E4 may 2011Vera finds herself acting as caretaker for a boy whose mother was murdered in front of his eyes.
A Certain Samaritan
episode S2.E3 may 2012A young man is found dead with heroin in his blood and a stolen credit card in his wallet. But only when Vera learns details of his mother's life does a motive for murder emerge.
Castles in the Air
episode S3.E1 august 2013A young physiotherapist is brutally murdered and Vera leads the investigation into her death.
Young Gods
episode S3.E3 september 2013Vera investigates the death of an extreme sports fanatic, who was seen by a group of campers jumping into the lake while on fire from head to toe.
Prodigal Son
episode S3.E4 september 2013Vera's investigation into the murder of an ex-Met officer turns out to be far more complicated than initially imagined.
On Harbour Street
episode S4.E1 april 2014Vera investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy commuter train.
The Deer Hunters
episode S4.E3 may 2014Vera delves into the tragic last months of a failed novelist after he is gunned down on a remote Northumberland moor.
Changing Tides
episode S5.E1 april 2015Vera investigates a suspicious fire that rips through a holiday park on the Northumberland coast.
Old Wounds
episode S5.E2 april 2015When the remains of a teenage girl are found half-buried in a wood, Vera and her team find themselves investigating a 30-year-old mystery.
Shadows in the Sky
episode S5.E4 april 2015Vera uncovers a life of secrets and lies when a well-loved family man plummets to his death from a multi-story car park.
Dark Road
episode S6.E1 january 2016Vera investigates the murder of a 56-year-old grandmother discovered by a young girl on the wild and desolate Northumberland moors.
Tuesday's Child
episode S6.E2 february 2016Vera investigates the death of a local lad whose body is found wrapped in plastic sheets at a rural teenage hang out.
The Moth Catcher
episode S6.E3 february 2016Vera investigates the murder of 22-year-old Alex Gartside, victim of a hit and run in a remote Northumberland Valley.
The Sea Glass
episode S6.E4 february 2016Vera investigates the mysterious death of a fisherman found tangled in the nets of a North Sea trawler.
Natural Selection
episode S7.E1 march 2017Vera is drawn into a suspicious death on Ternstone, a remote and inaccessible island off the coast of Northumberland, home only to numerous species of birds and the rangers who observe them.
Dark Angel
episode S7.E2 march 2017The body of a young man is discovered face down in a river by Thrunton Woods. But tracing the victim's identity proves difficult for Vera and her team.
Broken Promise
episode S7.E3 april 2017Vera is called to Northumberland University when a student plummets to his death from the top of a disused faculty building.
The Blanket Mire
episode S7.E4 april 2017Surveyors out on the Northumberland moors make a shocking discovery: the body of a young woman buried beneath the soil.
Blood and Bone
episode S8.E1 january 2018Vera is called to a chilling murder scene when the charred remains of a body are discovered in an abattoir incinerator.
Black Ice
episode S8.E2 january 2018Vera is called to the scene of a violent car crash, and quickly realizes that the crash was not accidental and that another driver tried to kill victim, Faye Wakeland.
Home
episode S8.E3 january 2018Quiet life in suburbia takes a dark turn when a woman is discovered lying dead in her back garden.
Darkwater
episode S8.E4 january 2018Vera is confronted with a tragic mystery when the dead body of teenager Ethan Dewley is found floating in a reservoir.
Blind Spot
episode S9.E1 january 2019Vera investigates the murder of a trainee forensic psychologist found dead on a Northumberland landfill site.
Cuckoo
episode S9.E2 january 2019Vera must get to the bottom of why a teenage boy is found murdered far away from his home in a coastal town.
Cold River
episode S9.E3 january 2019A beauty empire is shaken to the ground when one of three sisters is found dead in the River Tyne. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.
The Seagull
episode S9.E4 february 2019Vera must find the connection between a skeleton discovered underneath the site of a notorious burnt-out nightclub and a present day murder.
Blood Will Tell
episode S10.E1 january 2020DCI Vera Stanhope must unravel the circumstances of self-styled entrepreneur Freddie Gill's death when his body is found by bailiffs, attempting to repossess his house.
Parent Not Expected
episode S10.E2 january 2020A young man seeking his biological father is found face down in the water.
Dirty
episode S10.E3 january 2020DCI Vera Stanhope must piece together Luke Sumner's final hours in order to investigate his murder.
The Escape Turn
episode S10.E4 february 2020Vera investigates the case of a wealthy betting shop tycoon who was murdered during a home invasion in front of his wife and daughter.
Witness
episode S11.E1 august 2021When a well-respected local builder is found beaten to death on the steps of the Collingwood Monument, Vera questions how such a seemingly beloved and imposing figure could be attacked so viciously.
Recovery
episode S11.E2 september 2021Vera is called to the scene of a murdered support worker who is found hidden among the bleak woodlands of Northumberland National Park. Was this an attack of opportunity or a carefully planned ambush?
Tyger Tyger
episode S11.E3 january 2022When security foreman Gary Mallon is fatally wounded during a robbery at a Blyth container port, the evidence points to an audacious heist that went awry. Vera begins to suspect an inside job.
As the Crow Flies
episode S11.E4 january 2022A primary school teacher is found dead at the bottom of a cliff-side coastal walkway. What appears to be a terrible accident quickly becomes a murder investigation as Vera discovers evidence the body has been tampered with.
Vital Signs
episode S11.E5 january 2022The body of a woman, wrapped in fabric, is found in a burned out car.-
The Way the Wind Blows
episode S11.E6 january 2022The body of a young woman has been washed up on the banks of the River Tyne. Although she was a popular colleague, loyal friend, and loving mother and wife, we uncover a web of intrigue, betrayal, and lost promises. 
Against the Tide
episode S12.E1 january 2023Vera is called to a lighthouse when the body of a local council worker is found, but it becomes clear that his life wasn't plain sailing.
For the Grace of God
episode S12.E2 february 2023Struggling to adapt to civilian life, a decorated soldier attempts to get his life back on track. But a dark secret from his past, and betrayal in the present, left his future looking uncertain and deadly.
Blue
episode S12.E3 february 2023Joel Kingston is a copper's copper from a respected and notable police family but when he is found dead, floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope finds herself investigating both sides of the thin blue line in order to find his killer.
The Darkest Evening
episode S12.E4 february 2023During a massive storm, Vera comes across an abandoned car with a baby inside. With no phone signal and roads blocked by storm damage Vera is forced to seek refuge somewhere she'd rather not be.
The Rising Tide
episode S12.E5 december 2023
Fast Love
episode S13.E1 february 2024
Tender
episode S13.E2 january 2024
Salt & Vinegar
episode S13.E3 january 2024
- Little Lazarus
- A Certain Samaritan
- Castles in the Air
- Young Gods
- Prodigal Son
- On Harbour Street
- The Deer Hunters
- Changing Tides
- Old Wounds
- Shadows in the Sky
- Dark Road
- Tuesday's Child
- The Moth Catcher
- The Sea Glass
- Natural Selection
- Dark Angel
- Broken Promise
- The Blanket Mire
- Blood and Bone
- Black Ice
- Home
- Darkwater
- Blind Spot
- Cuckoo
- Cold River
- The Seagull
- Blood Will Tell
- Parent Not Expected
- Dirty
- The Escape Turn
- Witness
- Recovery
- Tyger Tyger
- As the Crow Flies
- Vital Signs
- The Way the Wind Blows
- Against the Tide
- For the Grace of God
- Blue
- The Darkest Evening
- The Rising Tide
- Fast Love
- Tender
- Salt & Vinegar
Best moments10
- Vera investigates the murder of a trainee forensic psychologist found dead on a Northumberland landfill site.
- Quiet life in suburbia takes a dark turn when a woman is discovered lying dead in her back garden.
- Vera investigates the murder of a 56-year-old grandmother discovered by a young girl on the wild and desolate Northumberland moors.
- When a well-respected local builder is found beaten to death on the steps of the Collingwood Monument, Vera questions how such a seemingly beloved and imposing figure could be attacked so viciously.
- Vera is called to the scene of a murdered support worker who is found hidden among the bleak woodlands of Northumberland National Park. Was this an attack of opportunity or a carefully planned ambush?
- The body of a young man is discovered face down in a river by Thrunton Woods. But tracing the victim's identity proves difficult for Vera and her team.
- Vera must find the connection between a skeleton discovered underneath the site of a notorious burnt-out nightclub and a present day murder.
- Struggling to adapt to civilian life, a decorated soldier attempts to get his life back on track. But a dark secret from his past, and betrayal in the present, left his future looking uncertain and deadly.
- A beauty empire is shaken to the ground when one of three sisters is found dead in the River Tyne. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.
- Vera uncovers a life of secrets and lies when a well-loved family man plummets to his death from a multi-story car park.
- Blind Spot
- Home
- Dark Road
- Witness
- Recovery
- Dark Angel
- The Seagull
- For the Grace of God
- Cold River
- Shadows in the Sky