‘It’s time to let the dog see the rabbit’ as Happy Valley is back
SIX YEARS since the end of the last series, the cast and crew of BBC drama Happy Valley are set to return to Calderdale for a third and final series.
Three cast members have been confirmed to return to the show, created by Calderdale writer and director Sally Wainwright.
Sarah Lancashire will return to her iconic role of Sergeant Catherine Cawood for six new episodes.
Responding to the news she said: “It’s time to let the dog see the rabbit.”
It’s been two years since Sarah was last filming in Calderdale, following the fifth series of one of Sally Wainwright’s other successful
“Thinking we should all go on one last barge holiday, for old times’ sake”
dramas, Last Tango in Halifax.
Catherine’s nemesis, the murderer and sex-offender Tommy Lee Royce is once again to appear in the series with James Norton reprising his role.
He said: “To take on Tommy one final time is a wonderful and daunting privilege, and something I’ve been looking forward to since we wrapped the last series, six years ago. I’m so excited to be working with the insanely talented Sally and Sarah again. Thinking we should all go on one last barge holiday, for old times’ sake.”
Siobhan Finneran is set to return to the role of Clare Cartwright, Catherine’s sister and recovering addict.
She said: “I’m so thrilled to be returning to Happy Valley as Clare, and delighted to now be able to answer the question: “Please tell me there’s going to be another Happy Valley???” with a resounding “Yes there is.””
Filming will begin early in 2022 in and around West Yorkshire with Calderdale most likely to take centre stage.
The previous two series have focused mainly on the Calder Valley with Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge playing a key role.
Scenes have also been filmed at Harvey’s in Halifax, former Sowerby Bridge Police Station and Elland Crematorium.
Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama, says: “When Happy Valley
first launched on the BBC in 2014, it changed the landscape of crime drama completely.
“Sally has crafted a magnificent conclusion that is sure to make this third and final series one of television’s most highly anticipated and unmissable moments.
“Huge thanks go to Sally, Sarah and the Lookout Point team, plus
James and Siobhan, for coming together for this special moment, and we’re delighted to welcome AMC on board this final series.”
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