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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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Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020 shortlist

60 TV and radio programmes have been shortlisted across 10 categories for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020. Voting is now open to determine the winners.

British Comedy Guide, 11th January 2021

Blankety Blank most-watched new TV comedy in 2020

Blankety Blank was the most-watched new British comedy on TV in 2020. 5.2 million viewers tuned in to see the comic game show's revival on Christmas Day. The Graham Norton Show and ITV sitcom Kate & Koji also got over 5 million viewers last year.

British Comedy Guide, 1st January 2021

I Talk Telly Awards 2020 nominations

After Life, Friday Night Dinner, Gavin & Stacey, Ghosts, Home, Inside No. 9, Man Like Mobeen and This Country are amongst the nominees for the I Talk Telly Awards 2020.

British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2020

Last Tango in Halifax will crossover with Happy Valley

Fans of the Last Tango In Halifax are in for a treat with this Sunday's episode when a Happy Valley crossover involving Sergeant Cawood occurs.

Carl Greenwood, The Sun, 5th March 2020

Last Tango in Halifax review

What the Dickens! The Artful Dodger's turned up in Halifax.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 24th February 2020

Last Tango In Halifax series 5 episode 1 review

Sally Wainwright's excellent Yorkshire comedy-drama returns to BBC One.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 23rd February 2020

Anne Reid on return of Dales diva

Former Corrie star Anne Reid, 84, is delighted to be reprising the part of Celia in the fifth series, after a three-year hiatus.

Stevie Gallacher, The Sunday Post, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax review

While there are trying times for late-in-life lovebirds Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi, Sally Wainwright's family drama remains as warm and familiar as a reunion with old friends.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax

Understated laughs and intense anguish make this drama's long-awaited return a triumph.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango In Halifax, BBC1, review

A quietly pioneering script makes this one of the best shows on TV.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 23rd February 2020

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