Detective on TV somewhat above radio (4)

I believe the answer is:

vera

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'detective on tv' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'somewhat above radio' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'VERA' is hidden in the letters of 'above radio'.

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(Other definitions for vera that I've seen before include "senior songstress?" , "Dame -- Lynn, singer" , "& 16 'The Forces' Sweetheart'" , "__ Lynn, the forces' sweetheart" , "Girl's name (meaning faith or true)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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