Period drama ‘Shibden Hall’ coming to BBC One and HBO from ‘Happy Valley’ writer

BBC One has announced the commission of an original new drama from BAFTA-winning writer Sally Wainwright. Shibden Hall will be co-produced with HBO. Created, directed and written by Sally Wainwright (To Walk Invisible, Last Tango In Halifax, Happy Valley), the eight part drama series is set in West Yorkshire in 1832 and is described as “a remarkable … >

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‘Last Tango In Halifax’ Christmas special Part 1 review

Hoorah and thank goodness, Last Tango in Halifax is back! It’s been the best part of the worst twelve months for many people around the world, and not least of all for Caroline in Harrogate. Left holding the baby and mourning the loss of her wife Kate, Caroline makes some drastic moves by packing her … >

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Watch ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ trailer for Christmas special

BBC One has released the first trailer for the return of Last Tango in Halifax. Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi and Nicola Walker are all back alongside many other returning cast members for a two-part Christmas special later this month. The official synopsis for the new specials reads: “Set two years after Kate’s tragic death, the episodes … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ is returning for two-part Christmas special

A pair of new one-off episodes of Last Tango in Halifax have begun filming. Regular cast members Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, and Nicola Walker will all return for the two-part Christmas special on BBC One next month. The drama’s third season concluded in February 2015, averaging 7.4 million viewers. Buy the complete Season 1-3 box set … >

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‘To Walk Invisible’: First look at ‘Happy Valley’ writer’s Bronte sisters drama

The first promotional photo for BBC One’s new one-off drama about the Bronte sisters has been revealed. Writtten by Last Tango in Halifax creator Sally Wainwright, To Walk Invisible tells “the story behind three remarkable women who, despite the obstacles they faced, came from obscurity to produce some of the greatest novels in the English language.” Emily … >

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Cast revealed for ‘Happy Valley’ writer’s Bronte sisters drama

The cast has been announced for BBC One’s new one-off drama about the Bronte sisters, writtten by Last Tango in Halifax creator Sally Wainwright. Emily Brontë, author of Wuthering Heights, will be played by Chloe Pirrie (An Inspector Calls) alongside Finn Atkins (Common) as her deeply ambitious older sister Charlotte, author of Jane Eyre. Charlie Murphy (Happy … >

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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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Sky1 orders thriller ‘The Five’ from makers of ‘Happy Valley’

Ordinary Lies creator Danny Brocklehurst has written a new ten-part thriller series for Sky1. Created by Harlan Coben (Gone for Good, Tell No One), The Five follows a group of friends haunted by a terrible incident in their childhood. The official synopsis reads: “Twenty years ago, while they were all playing near the woods, the … >

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