Last Tango in Halifax 

Re-united after 50+ years apart, Celia and Alan decide to marry. At age 16, Alan's late wife failed to pass on a letter from Celia, his longtime crush, with an apology for missing their first date and her forwarding address. Both now have daughters with lover troubles.

Creator:

Sally Wainwright

Stars:

Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire

3 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Anne Reid	...	Celia 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Derek Jacobi	...	Alan 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Sarah Lancashire	...	Caroline 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Nicola Walker	...	Gillian 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Tony Gardner	...	John 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Josh Bolt	...	Raff 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Louis Greatorex	...	Lawrence 24 episodes, 2012-2020
Dean Andrews	...	Robbie 20 episodes, 2012-2016
Nina Sosanya	...	Kate 18 episodes, 2012-2015
Katherine Rose Morley	...	Ellie 17 episodes, 2013-2020
Ronni Ancona	...	Judith 15 episodes, 2012-2020
Paul Copley	...	Harry 14 episodes, 2012-2020
Felix Johnson	...	Angus 14 episodes, 2013-2020
Edward Ashley	...	William 11 episodes, 2012-2013

Storyline

Re-united after 50+ years apart, Celia and Alan decide to marry. At age 16, Alan's late wife failed to pass on a letter from Celia, his longtime crush, with an apology for missing their first date and her forwarding address. Both now have daughters with lover troubles.

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Plot Keywords:

place name in title | on off relationship | teenage boy | affair | infidelity | 

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Taglines:

A heartwarming tale of love and second chances.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Creator and writer Sally Wainwright was so impressed by Sarah Lancashire's portrayal of Caroline that she devised Happy Valley (2014) as a solo project specifically for Lancashire.

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Connections

References Last Tango in Paris (1972)

User Reviews

Depth of characters make it all worthwhile

I didn't watch the first series on TV, but happened across it on DVD rentals, and became enthralled and enslaved. I really enjoy the leading couple, and their 'daughters' , my how Raquel has grown up! Some of the story lines are a bit far-fetched, and I can't help thinking that perhaps Gillian would have benefited from a stronger chastisement occasionally when she was younger and hormonal, but they are what they are. I love that she is always up to her armpits in dung when she gets company or a phone call - I hope they pay her enough. I hope it doesn't get too silly, but some families do lurch from crisis to disaster, so if they can balance the humour, then it will be realistic. The production team have done a grand job, the acting is splendid. Love it.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Last Tango in Halifax

Filming Locations:

Ripponden, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Red Production Company, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD