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
- 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 4, Episode 2
Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Gillian (Nicola Walker), Alan (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Red Production Company
Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship. Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. On the night of Celia's play, a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 20th December 2016
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Derek Jacobi | Alan |
| Anne Reid | Celia |
| Sarah Lancashire | Caroline |
| Nicola Walker | Gillian |
| Tony Gardner | John |
| Ronni Ancona | Judith |
| Dean Andrews | Robbie |
| Josh Bolt | Raff |
| Louis Greatorex | Lawrence |
| Paul Copley | Harry |
| Katherine Rose Morley | Ellie |
| Felix Johnson | Angus |
| Marcus Garvey | Greg |
| Dean Smith | William |
| Lorraine Burroughs | Olga |
| Caroline O'Neill | Janice |
| Rebecca Manley | Susan |
| Rhoda Ofori-Attah | Edith |
| Helen Sheals | Ruth |
| Peter Alexander | Charles |
| Hugh Simon | Gavin |
| Russell Richardson | Usher |
| Sarah Totty | Secretary 1 |
| Sally Wainwright | Writer |
| Kam Odedra | Script Editor |
| Caroline Hollick | Script Executive |
| Juliet May | Director |
| Karen Lewis | Producer |
| Nicola Shindler | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Read | Executive Producer |
| Sally Wainwright | Executive Producer |
| Alison Loose | Line Producer |
| Jake Bernard | Editor |
| John Collins | Production Designer |
| Beverley Keogh | Casting Director |
| Wendy Patterson | Casting Director |
| Jacky Levy | Costume Designer |
| Andy McDonnell | Director of Photography |
| Nadia El-Saffar | Make-up Designer |
| Murray Gold | Composer |
| Ellie Dyson | Graphics |
| Nathan Juckes | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
This seasonal two-parter takes place two years after Kate's death, with Sarah Lancashire's Caroline taking up a job at an underperforming school in Huddersfield, much to the chagrin of her family. Meanwhile, a nasty accident involving Robbie triggers haunting memories for Gillian, and ever-exasperating Celia (Anne Reid) ropes Alan into amateur dramatics, prompting a memorable protest from Derek Jacobi of "I can't act!"
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 19th December 2016