Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi), Gillian (Nicola Walker). Copyright: Red Production Company
Last Tango In Halifax

Last Tango In Halifax

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2012 - 2020
  • 24 episodes (5 series)

Romantic comedy drama about would-be childhood sweethearts who are reunited after 60 years. Stars Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Tony Gardner and more.

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Series 3, Episode 3

Following last week's surprising revelation, an emotional Alan tells Celia they need some distance.

Further details

Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Kate (Nina Sosanya). Copyright: Red Production Company

Alan tells Celia they need some distance. Alan knows her well enough to understand that she's finding it hard to adjust, and she needs to meet Gary before making a judgement. The next day, feeling isolated in her misery, Celia drives to the farm to see Alan, and after a heart-to-heart agrees to join everyone for a Sunday lunch. Despite her initial reservations she can't help but warm to the charming Gary.

Later, John and Gillian fall into the familiar trap of midday drinking and sleeping together. In the morning, under a cloud of regret, Gillian asks John to leave, telling him to forget the romantic notion he has of making things work between them, as she has every intention of making a go of things with Robbie.

On the morning of Caroline and Kate's wedding Celia determinedly refuses to attend the ceremony. Caroline is hurt but refuses to let her mum's selfish behaviour ruin her big day. After the wedding the guests return to the house to enjoy the reception. Later, when the last of the guests leave, Celia attempts to make peace but Caroline is still upset and walks away. The next day Caroline receives some devastating news from the police and calls Celia immediately. Kate's been in an accident and doctors are desperately trying to save her life. Will she pull through?

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 11th January 2015
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Jacobi Alan
Anne Reid Celia
Sarah Lancashire Caroline
Nicola Walker Gillian
Tony Gardner John
Dean Andrews Robbie
Josh Bolt Raff
Louis Greatorex Lawrence
Nina Sosanya Kate
Paul Copley Harry
Katherine Rose Morley Ellie
Felix Johnson Angus
Rupert Graves Gary
Dean Smith William
Guest cast
Kate Isitt Felicity
Hayley Mason Registrar
Kriss Dosanjh Jessell Malik
Writing team
Sally Wainwright Writer
Kam Odedra Script Editor
Production team
Nigel Cole Director
Karen Lewis Producer
Nicola Shindler Executive Producer
Matthew Read Executive Producer
Sally Wainwright Executive Producer
Laura Morrod Editor
Katy Tuxford Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer

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