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 2, Episode 4

Sad news inspires Alan and Celia to have another wedding ceremony attended by all of their family and friends. Caroline whisks Kate off on a romantic weekend, and just as Gillian and Robbie are back on friendlier terms, a revelation changes everything.

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Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Judith (Ronni Ancona), John (Tony Gardner). Copyright: Red Production Company

Following the shocking revelation about Gillian's past, Celia reassures Alan that he had no option but to keep Gillian's secret. Isn't it what all parents would do?
Later on, Alan receives some sad news - his best friend Maurice has died. The passing of a dear friend makes Alan and Celia see the importance of those closest to them and, as a result, they decide to hold a wedding ceremony, this time with all of the people they love, in honour of Maurice.

Kate's touched when Caroline takes her to a romantic hotel for her birthday. Is Caroline finally ready to go public with their relationship? But tension mounts for the couple when Greg shows up - the man who Kate wants to father her child. Caroline doesn't take to him; in fact, she loathes him. Undeterred, Kate is determined to go through with her plan, but at what cost?

Meanwhile, there's further family drama at the farm, as John decides a trip to visit his beloved Gillian is in order. He tells her about his new idea for a novel but soon after a furious Judith turns up, accusing him of plagiarism. She proceeds to spill the beans to Robbie that Gillian and John have slept together. Robbie remains calm for a second before landing a punch on John. Will he ever be able to forgive Gillian's betrayal?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th December 2013
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
Ronni Ancona Judith
Dean Andrews Robbie
Josh Bolt Raff
Edward Ashley William
Louis Greatorex Lawrence
Nina Sosanya Kate
Paul Copley Harry
Katherine Rose Morley Ellie
Felix Johnson Angus
Marcus Garvey Greg
Guest cast
Roy Barraclough Maurice
Writing team
Sally Wainwright Writer
Kam Odedra Script Editor
Production team
Jill Robertson Director
Karen Lewis Producer
Nicola Shindler Executive Producer
Matthew Read Executive Producer
Sally Wainwright Executive Producer
David Cresswell Editor
Katy Tuxford Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer

Video

Caroline and Kate's romantic night?

Caroline books a romantic night at a hotel for her and Kate.

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