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 5

Alan's determined to forge a reunion between Celia and her sister. Meanwhile, Caroline's word begins to spiral as William leaves for university and she learns both Kate and Judith are pregnant.

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

Alan meets Muriel, Celia's sister after Celia reluctantly invites her to their wedding blessing. Alan learns that bad feeling over Muriel's husband created distance between the siblings, but he's not about to let the past get in the way of the present. Surely the two sisters can put their differences aside in light of such a happy day?

At school, Kate tells Caroline that she'd like to know her maternity options as a teacher - she's 12 weeks pregnant. Caroline's taken aback by the news and in Kate's presence, manages to keep her emotions in check. John also has news: Judith is in the early stages of pregnancy. It's another blow to Caroline who is drifting into an increasingly lonely state, especially with William leaving for University.

Caroline and Gillian offer to help with the wedding plans, and visit a possible venue. As they've been sampling the wine menu all day, Caroline's too drunk to drive home, so she stays at the farm. Gillian relaxes and before she knows it, she tells Caroline the shocking truth about Eddie's death. How will Caroline take the news and will she be able to keep Gillian's secret?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 17th 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
Guest cast
Rachel Leskovac Cheryl
Joanne Rowden Wedding Planner
Gemma Jones Muriel
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

Alan and Celia visit Celia's sister

Alan and Celia go to visit Celia's sister Muriel for the first time since their engagement.

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