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Last Tango in Halifax is back!

(106 Posts)
shysal Sun 17-Nov-13 09:58:06

Hooray! The new series starts on BBC1 on Tuesday smile. Is anyone else looking forward to it? I have already set my recorder for the whole lot, in case I forget to watch.

Labouroflove Tue 19-Nov-13 10:37:32

One of the very few programmes my OH and I both love so I can actually watch on the nice large flat screen telly and not on my laptop on catchup. Only 6 episodes though - pity.

BAnanas Tue 19-Nov-13 11:03:23

I really like this programme, good tv is a bit thin on the ground, apart from Borgen. I am looking forward to watching this tonight.

Granart Tue 19-Nov-13 13:18:07

Looking forward to this tonight. I do find it a bit disconcerting that the same small pool of actors tend to do the rounds in dramas. Moving from farmer to criminal to detective in some cases. It takes time for my head to adjust!

Iam64 Wed 20-Nov-13 13:20:30

I'll have to watch it on catch up - Engerland lost to Germany (again) and that dominated the tv in our house.

merlotgran Wed 20-Nov-13 15:02:58

I thought it was just as good as the first series. The acting is superb, especially Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker.

Marelli Wed 20-Nov-13 15:18:05

I'll have to watch it on Catch-up again, as I fell asleep half-way through. Awake at 4am, though - as usual...hmm

Ana Wed 20-Nov-13 15:30:21

I was a bit dubious about this second series, but I was riveted! I do feel for Gillian, she really is one of life's downtrodden...

janthea Wed 20-Nov-13 15:32:58

Great series. I think I would want to slap the husband!!

Grannyknot Wed 20-Nov-13 15:58:41

I thought it was deathly boring last night and I could almost predict the dialogue. Room 101! I'll be taking it off the 'series link' :P

ninathenana Wed 20-Nov-13 17:39:06

Loved it !

Hunt Wed 20-Nov-13 17:39:55

Don't be too hasty, Grannyknot, they had to remind everybody who was whom.

Grannyknot Wed 20-Nov-13 18:02:59

Hunt LOL.

Eloethan Wed 20-Nov-13 23:00:48

I thoroughly enjoyed it - great dialogue, laughter and tears, lovely scenery.

positivepam Wed 20-Nov-13 23:10:02

Loved it.

Iam64 Thu 21-Nov-13 09:03:07

Loved it - all the older characters are wonderful, but I'm also enjoying the teenagers.

PRINTMISS Thu 21-Nov-13 09:23:21

I shall keep watching, it is so lovely.

bikergran Thu 21-Nov-13 16:37:42

Does anyone "live" near Halifax etc we are approx. 45 mins away yet never go there. Did visit many yrs ago..where there was a little square with little craft shops arranged.

Granart Fri 22-Nov-13 13:55:53

I did a course in Halifax many years ago. I think the craft shops were in Piece Hall.

Gibby Fri 22-Nov-13 15:14:20

I loved the first series too, a tv highlight which is rare these days. Missed it this week but am looking forward to watching it tonight (on catch-up), as my Friday night viewing is not the same now that Gardener's World has finished for the winter. I miss Monty and Carol, does anybody else?

merlotgran Fri 22-Nov-13 16:52:35

Yes, Gibby, Missing them (and Nigel) already sad

BTW I read somewhere that Alan Titchmarsh is being replaced by Sophie Raworth to present the coverage of The Chelsea Flower Show. She is looking forward to it because......Her parents love gardening!!!!!

Apparently Monty Don will also do some presenting so every cloud etc., etc., but AT must be pretty miffed.

KatyK Fri 22-Nov-13 17:16:09

I saw that Merlot. Oh well if her parents love gardening no wonder she got the job confused

shysal Sat 23-Nov-13 08:26:47

I was pleased to read that we gransnetters chose Anne Reid for the best older person's character for the Media awards. She deserves it!

I love Monty and Nigel, but not keen on Alan, especially on his chat show.

henetha Sat 23-Nov-13 10:47:18

Loved it! Brilliant story and acting. Three cheers for older actors flying the flag for us!

writer0fsorts Sat 23-Nov-13 11:41:55

yes, "Halifax" is a class series Deserves the awards it got

writer0fsorts Sat 23-Nov-13 11:42:45

Halifax..series. The acting is great, so is the writing.