Happy Valley

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:16 am

Back on our screens after six years, starts again on new years day

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:34 am

Really looking forward to it

Mala591 · Post by **Mala591** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:05 am

If you haven’t seen the first series of episodes then watch them on BBC catch-up. A brilliant script combined with outstanding actors/acting and set in the atmospheric and beautiful countryside around Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge and Halifax.

If you watched the original series of programs when they first appeared then watch them again they’re even better the second time around.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:09 pm

First trailer for Series 3. Fitting choice of song.

https://youtu.be/pBaaeeETR9o

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:10 pm

They were filming near my home and at my work earlier this year, got a few glimpses of Sarah Lancashire and the police station in the show is the empty gym at Dean Clough Mills in Halifax.

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:12 pm

Starring my second cousin once removed-in law

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:18 pm

Looking forward to it.

COBBLE · Post by **COBBLE** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:53 pm

Can't wait some proper characters in settings that feel like home.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:54 am

Absolutely brilliant so far. Sarah Lancashire is a gem.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:23 am

Spot on JD. Come a long way since the comedy of “je m’appelle, Raquel”.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:07 am

I haven't seen it but I just read the summary of the first series. Our heroine seems a typical drama creation loaded with issues - raped, divorced, suicide, living with a sister who is an alcoholic heroin addict.....

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:47 am

We binge watched the first 2 series over the weekend and then last night watched the 2 new episodes from series 3....... new series looks at least as good as the first 2.

Chobulous · Post by **Chobulous** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:48 am

Makes a welcome change from the usual professional couple, living in showcase house overlooking scenic view seen through wall to wall windows. Said couple having various affairs with each others best friends, office colleagues or casual acquaintances like some middle class version of The Jeremy Kyle show.

the_magic_rat · Post by **the_magic_rat** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:51 am

Mala591 wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:05 am
If you haven’t seen the first series of episodes then watch them on BBC catch-up. A brilliant script combined with outstanding actors/acting and set in the atmospheric and beautiful countryside around Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge and Halifax.

If you watched the original series of programs when they first appeared then watch them again they’re even better the second time around.

Couldn't agree more Mala. Knowing the 3rd Series was imminent I rewatched the first two series over Christmas/New Year and enjoyed them even more than first time round. Sarah Lancashire is truly outstanding.

welsbyswife · Post by **welsbyswife** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:54 am

Hipper wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:07 am
I haven't seen it but I just read the summary of the first series. Our heroine seems a typical drama creation loaded with issues - raped, divorced, suicide, living with a sister who is an alcoholic heroin addict.....

That's why it it's called a drama! Would be extremely dull if all drama had to mirror real life with no artistic licence.

enduroclaret · Post by **enduroclaret** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:16 am

There’s something wrong with me, unlike 99% of the population I can’t suspend belief sufficiently to watch this kind of thing.
I know the acting is of a high standard, but life just isn’t that interesting and dramatic in reality.
Give me Coronation Street circa 1972, main storyline for a week……”Mini Caldwell’s cat’s got flees’s”
Now that’s entertainment.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:33 am

I think it's pretty well done to be fair.

Abaht time we 'ad some proper workin' class stuff on t'telly an' all, instead of all this namby pamby nonsense, there's been nowt reyt on for years, I'm tellin' thi....

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:01 am

welsbyswife wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:54 am
That's why it it's called a drama! Would be extremely dull if all drama had to mirror real life with no artistic licence.

If it's what most viewers want, exaggerated circumstances in this case, then OK.

A good example of over dramatising recently was Stonehouse. Why would you need to dramatise this, the real story is surely drama enough. Yet Stonehouse is made into some comic book character that apparently is nothing like his real persona was.

welsbyswife · Post by **welsbyswife** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:05 am

Sounds like you'd be looking for a documentary Hipper!

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:07 am

welsbyswife wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:05 am
Sounds like you'd be looking for a documentary Hipper!

Or a hybrid, the 'docu-drama'!

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:13 am

enduroclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:16 am

…”Mini Caldwell’s cat’s got flees’s”
Now that’s entertainment.

Now we are into a whole new world of niche viewing.
Real behind the counter / pop it into a brown paper bag stuff.

welsbyswife · Post by **welsbyswife** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:15 am

Hipper wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:07 am
Or a hybrid, the 'docu-drama'!

They are the worst of both worlds in my view!

1882Clarets1882 · Post by **1882Clarets1882** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:00 pm

Apparently, more people tuned in to watch the fabulous actress that is Sarah Lancashire, than bothered to watch Harry the Duke of Netflix and his self pitying whine fest interview with Brown nosed Bradby.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:17 pm

1882Clarets1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:00 pm
Apparently, more people tuned in to watch the fabulous actress that is Sarah Lancashire, than bothered to watch Harry the Duke of Netflix and his self pitying whine fest interview with Brown nosed Bradby.

Long live the BBC.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:47 pm

1882Clarets1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:00 pm
Apparently, more people tuned in to watch the fabulous actress that is Sarah Lancashire, than bothered to watch Harry the Duke of Netflix and his self pitying whine fest interview with Brown nosed Bradby.

Yes, I heard that. Pity we can’t have a thread where we can express our opinions about the odious one. This is the nearest thing, I suppose.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:51 pm

1882Clarets1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:00 pm
Apparently, more people tuned in to watch the fabulous actress that is Sarah Lancashire, than bothered to watch Harry the Duke of Netflix and his self pitying whine fest interview with Brown nosed Bradby.

Indeed.

Maybe there's a takeaway there for the BBC chaps who prioritise the content of their news programme. The level of dumbing down to cater for flag-wagging simpletons is pretty much out of control.

1882Clarets1882 · Post by **1882Clarets1882** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:56 pm

dermotdermot wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:47 pm
Yes, I heard that. Pity we can’t have a thread where we can express our opinions about the odious one. This is the nearest thing, I suppose.

Apparently 1 million more for top notch acting in the gritty drama than for Hazza. I've seen Sarah Lancashire in other stuff fairly recently and to be honest she's been average. In this she's outstanding and that takes some doing as there's fabulous characters all over the place.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:01 pm

fatboy47 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:51 pm
Indeed.

Maybe there's a takeaway there for the BBC chaps who prioritise the content of their news programme. The level of dumbing down to cater for flag-wagging simpletons is pretty much out of control.

Aye, the five people who watch GB News, for example, rate it very highly.

DXS · Post by **DXS** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:10 pm

Absolutely brilliant drama and agree with everyone ref. Sarah Lancashire, but must add James Norton to the outstanding character list, what a fabulous part he plays

DXS · Post by **DXS** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:10 pm

Absolutely brilliant drama and agree with everyone ref. Sarah Lancashire, but must add James Norton to the outstanding character list, what a fabulous part he plays

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:38 pm

That last scene in/outside the coffee shop was incredible, don't think I took a breath for the entirety of it.

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:41 pm

Best thing on the telly at the moment.Sarah Lancashire is brilliant and with all the other actors. I certainly hope that horrible teacher and wife beater gets his comeuppance.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:45 pm

No spoilers please!

I was only told about Happy Valley over Christmas. I'd never heard of it.

I've since watched the first two series, and will start the new series tonight.

It's brilliant, even better than Line Of Duty.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:18 pm

Watched the first two series and they’re not bad, will watch the 3rd.

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:37 pm

Re Sarah Lancashire...... Outstanding actress... Absolutely Brilliant in Last Tango in Halifax! I tried watching a couple of episodes of Happy Valley first time around and couldn't get away with it... Might try again on your recommendations here!

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:15 pm

sarah lancashire is one of the best in the business.

and that baddy is a proper baddy.

and fleas.

LS7 · Post by **LS7** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:09 am

It’s brilliant. I wonder if it does well internationally on the streaming services.

Dinks · Post by **Dinks** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:52 pm

Best thing on tv at the moment the scenes where Sarah Lancashire called two of her colleagues in episode one tw@ts was acting at its finest,closely followed by the ending of episode 2 in the cafe,shout out to Siobhan Finneran who is a brilliant actress

DXS · Post by **DXS** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:27 pm

Just watched episode 3. It just gets better and better, as does Saraah Lancashire, an absolutely brilliant programme

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:39 pm

Yup, it’s just brilliant tv

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:03 pm

the_magic_rat wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:51 am
Couldn't agree more Mala. Knowing the 3rd Series was imminent I rewatched the first two series over Christmas/New Year and enjoyed them even more than first time round. Sarah Lancashire is truly outstanding.

I did exactly the same thing but I’m a bit behind. I’ve watched the final episode of series 2 this evening so now ready for the new series.

I remember around the time of the first series someone on the message board posting that they wouldn’t watch it because the main character was played by someone who had been in Corrie. Sarah Lancashire was superb in Corrie but has now become an outstanding actress.

I’m really looking forward to this third series.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:30 am

The Americans are going mad for her. She did one about Julia Child but I don't think she is keen on keep going over there and leaving her family.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:17 pm

Sarah Lancashire.....come a long long way since Curly Watts and the Rovers Return,magnificent programme with some great acting all round,love it and look forward to Sunday nights me and the wife really don't want it to end.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:19 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:03 pm
I did exactly the same thing but I’m a bit behind. I’ve watched the final episode of series 2 this evening so now ready for the new series.

I remember around the time of the first series someone on the message board posting that they wouldn’t watch it because the main character was played by someone who had been in Corrie. Sarah Lancashire was superb in Corrie but has now become an outstanding actress.

I’m really looking forward to this third series.

She’s firmly in the “national treasure” category. As you say, outstanding.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:26 pm

I've just started watching series 1 on catch up, takes me way back to the town of my birth, old town above hebden bridge.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:28 pm

Sarah Lancashire in Series 3 - some of the best acting I’ve seen! I read this morning that her husband went to St Ted’s in Burnley

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:36 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:28 pm
Sarah Lancashire in Series 3 - some of the best acting I’ve seen! I read this morning that her husband went to St Ted’s in Burnley

He did that’s correct.
Peter Salmon works or worked for BBC and was head of sport I think.
His brother played football locally back in the day and has had a physio practice for years - previous to this he was physio at Man City.

DXS · Post by **DXS** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:43 pm

That's Eamon Salmon the Ex physio at City

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:50 pm

Big Vinny K wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:36 pm
He did that’s correct.
Peter Salmon works or worked for BBC and was head of sport I think.
His brother played football locally back in the day and has had a physio practice for years - previous to this he was physio at Man City.

I had no idea that Peter & Eamonn Salmon were brothers.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:58 pm

Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley brings sarcasm to a new level ,especially in the 1st episode in series 3 where she knows who the deadly body is in the quarry ,and she’s got bite marks to prove it.