Last Tango in Halifax

Wonderful news. Thanks Ana I got confused with threads and posted my reply on another so haven't read all this one. Is it me?

Nanado there's a new series planned - see previous posts! Not sure whether they can match the first one, though...

Nanado Thu 20-Dec-12 20:10:09 cut and pasted from wrong thread!!

Yes, misunder I've watched every episode. Wonderful script and loved the humour eg beaten up gigolo / toy boy cluttering up the living room. Excellent performance from all the actors. Believe there's a one off follow up in the New Year.

Watched the final 2 episodes last night and spent nearly all of the programme with tears in my eyes. When they were jiving in the house it just reminded me of me and my hubby as this is what we do when there is nothing on the tv and we put the music on and chat. Also the part when she fell out with her daughter and how stubbern she was, that was also me and my daughter on occasions when we don't agree. I come from around these parts and as I know its Sally Wainwrights mums story I knew he wouldn't die but still it was a lovely ending and

Just watched the final episode on iplayer - there was some truly splendid acting - very impressive.

I loved it! I think all the actors played well - especially Anne Reid. Her portrayal of the shocked and disappointed, let-down mother was brilliant. Looking forward to the next series, but I think it might be a hard act to follow, this one having been so good.

Although a story so much of it was true, wasn't it? The acting was excellent, and I can actually remember the names (not professional) of most of the cast, which is very unusual for me, so it obviously held my attention. I am not sure if there is enough substance for another series or if it will be as good, but I shall watch if I can.

Of course she'd read the DM!! But yes , I loved it - I lived in Halifax as a child. Gillian was great and much of the dialogue had me in stitches - just hope the second series doesn't disappoint

I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the second series.

Hurray! all is well! and coming back next year. Can't wait!

Hmm - I've loved the series, but I do think it might have been better as a one-off. This last episode ended rather feebly, I felt - and what was all that about her being a Daily Mail reader - shock horror!! Trust the BBC to get a sly dig in....

I'm sure there will be, gracesmum. I'm looking forward to it.

I was convinced this was going to end in tears - and it did, but of a slightly different sort. Is there enough material for a second series?

I am really enjoying it.

Thoroughly enjoying this, had to "catch up" with the first few episodes and now eagerly waiting to see what happens next. Loved the spat between the two daughters when they met for the first time in the pub each going to collect their parent.
So nice that it's BBC with no advert interruptions too

I'm really enjoying Last Tango in Halifax. I hope it has a happy conclusion though, no deaths please. Also hope Sarah Lancashire offloads her useless husband.

Yes, it's a surprisingly unsympathetic part she's playing though, for a change - I think the acting is superb and just shows what the BBC can produce when they get their act together!

Having been alerted to this prog by GN I gave it a whirl a few days ago and got hooked. Today watched all four episodes. Fantastic!

Good acting, interesting storyline, I even like Sarah Lancashire.

Good innit? Always liked Derek Jacobi since I Claudius days.

I haven't started watching this yet, but will because of Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi. jO5 Anne Reid left Corrie decades ago and has acted in many other things since then, so definately not a has-been!

I think it's getting better by the week - the only one who doesn't ring true is the SIL. It's quite touching the way the two oldies are doggedly going ahead with their wedding plans despite all the chaos going on in their children's lives.

Love all these actors especially Derek Jacobi and Ann Reid. Fabulous

I watched it then watched Fresh Meat and that was much funnier.Couldn't decide which of the two programmes contained the most stereotypes though.

We are thoroughly enjoying this - it is very well cast. And what a treat to see Derek Jacobi in anything; he is wonderful. I've seen him on stage a couple of times. He said he was pleased to be offered the part because he doesn't get to play ordinary people very often - because of his theatrical stature, they think he'll turn them down! Ann Reid has a way with dry humour and is always worth watching. I hope it will not end the way I suspect it will.

Started watching the first one, gave up after half an hour, wasn`t enjoying it as much as I expected to.