New ‘Scott and Bailey’ three-part special begins filming

Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp have started filming the new mini-season of Scott and Bailey on location in Manchester. Three new episodes of ITV’s hit crime drama will tell a single story “with scale and ambition as Scott and Bailey tackle one of the biggest and darkest cases they have ever had to face.” Scott … >

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‘Happy Valley’ story hints revealed for second season

The new season of Happy Valley has started filming this week in Yorkshire. Sarah Lancashire (Last Tango In Halifax) returns as police sergeant Catherine Cawood for six new episodes, with Katherine Kelly (Mr Selfridge), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Cucumber), Shirley Henderson (Jamaica Inn) and Amelia Bullmore (Scott & Bailey) joining the cast. The official synopsis for Season … >

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‘Cucumber’ stars join ‘Happy Valley’ cast for Season 2

Cucumber stars Julie Hesmondhalgh, Con O’Neill and Vincent Franklin will join Sarah Lancashire in the new season of Happy Valley. Six new episodes of Sally Wainwright’s drama will air on BBC One in 2016. The first season of Happy Valley pulled in a weekly consolidated audience of almost 8 million and an average overnight audience of … >

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‘Scott and Bailey’ to return for new three-part special story

ITV has announced the commission of a fifth season of Scott and Bailey. Three new episodes will tell a single story “with scale and ambition as Scott and Bailey tackle one of the biggest and darkest cases they have ever had to face.” Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp will both return as the titular crime-fighting … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ star says show will end after Season 4

Anne Reid has revealed that the next season of Last Tango in Halifax will be the drama’s last. Starring Reid and Derek Jacobi as love-struck septuagenarians Celia and Alan, the show’s third season concluded in February, attracting over 6.5 million viewers. > Buy Season 3 on DVD on Amazon. Season 4 was confirmed by BBC … >

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BBC One orders Bronte sisters drama by ‘Happy Valley’ writer

Last Tango in Halifax creator Sally Wainwright will return to BBC One with a new one-off drama about the Bronte sisters. The Happy Valley writer will also direct the 120-minute film. To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters revolves around the three sisters’ increasingly difficult relationship with their brother Branwell, who in the last three years … >

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6 things we’d like to see in ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 4

BBC One announced earlier this month that Last Tango in Halifax will be returning for a fourth season. So what will lie ahead for the dysfunctional Halifax/ Harrogate clan? If the previous three seasons are anything to go by, it’s unlikely that it’ll be calm waters, with Wainwright reminding us that “There’s not much drama … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 4 confirmed

BBC One has officially announced that Last Tango in Halifax will return for a fourth season. Starring Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as love-struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia, the comedy-drama’s third season concluded last night on BBC One, attracting over 6.5 million viewers. The channel’s Twitter feed revealed: “We’re delighted to confirm that #LastTangoInHalifax will … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 finale review

Robbie and Gillian’s big day has arrived. Gillian has pre-wedding jitters, which is to be expected – especially when you’re marrying the brother of your first husband, who you murdered. Nicola Walker is a perfectly tormented Yorkshire bride to be, leaving us guessing ‘Will She or Won’t She?’ It’s a tried and tested formula for … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 episode guide

Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid are back as love struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia for a third season of BBC One’s Last Tango in Halifax. Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley) and Nicola Walker (Spooks) also return as Caroline and Gillian, with Sherlock‘s Rupert Graves joining the cast as Gary. > Order Season 3 on DVD on … >

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