Vera S04 E03 Official

The third episode of Vera ’s fourth season is titled "". Originally aired on May 11, 2014 , it follows DCI Vera Stanhope and DS Joe Ashworth as they investigate the death of a failed novelist and suspected poacher. Plot Summary

: Includes William Ash as Linus Campion, Kellie Bright as Vanessa Barnes, Clive Russell as Allen Barnes, and Charlotte Hope as Saskia "Sassi" Barnes. Filming and Atmosphere Vera S04 E03

: While primarily serving as the fictional "Mardle" in other Season 4 episodes, its picturesque but atmospheric scenery is a recurring backdrop for the season's gritty tone. The third episode of Vera ’s fourth season is titled ""

: Used to depict the bleak, remote quarry where Shane’s body was found. Filming and Atmosphere : While primarily serving as

The mystery begins when teenagers Louis and Sassi Barnes discover the body of in a remote Northumberland quarry, dead from a single gunshot wound. A mile away, a burnt-out truck containing the remains of a stag is found, leading Joe to initially suspect a tragic poaching accident.

While the series is famously set in the countryside, specific locations for this episode highlighted the region's "moody" and "harsh" landscapes.