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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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Gillian is devastated when Celia inadvertently reveals a huge personal secret she has kept since she was fifteen. Alan and Gillian's already fractious relationship suffers as she distances herself from her further.

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

Following last week's shock birth, Raff and his teenage girlfriend Ellie struggle to come to terms with their new parental responsibilities.

Much to the dismay of his granddad Alan and mum, Gillian, Raff considers leaving school, finding a job and even marriage, but another big life decision becomes too much for Ellie to handle.

Over in Harrogate, Kate and Caroline continue to look to the future despite Lawrence struggling to accept his mother's new relationship. After Caroline receives an offer on her house, the couple continue to discuss their plans to move in together and Kate's unwavering desire to have a child of her own.

Meanwhile, Celia inadvertently lets slip to Robbie a huge personal secret that Gillian has kept since she was 15. Gillian reacts furiously and her growing animosity towards Celia puts more pressure on her already fractious relationship with Alan.

With her relationships crumbling around her, will Gillian be left completely isolated or will she find solace in the ever-persistent John?

Alan, fed up with Gillian's behaviour, confides in Celia about his daughter's wayward youth and bad choice in men. The conversation leads him to spill another, even more shocking secret about Gillian. Will Celia be able to keep his confidence this time or will this be the final nail in the coffin for Alan and Gillian's relationship?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 3rd 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
Dean Andrews Robbie
Josh Bolt Raff
Louis Greatorex Lawrence
Nina Sosanya Kate
Paul Copley Harry
Katherine Rose Morley Ellie
Felix Johnson Angus
Guest cast
Roy Barraclough Maurice
Ross Grant Estate Agent
Writing team
Sally Wainwright Writer
Kam Odedra Script Editor
Production team
Euros Lyn Director
Karen Lewis Producer
Nicola Shindler Executive Producer
Matthew Read Executive Producer
Sally Wainwright Executive Producer
Selina MacArthur Editor
Katy Tuxford Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer

Video

Celia and Kate discuss baby names

Celia and Kate discuss baby names in Caroline's kitchen.

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