Happy Valley Sarah Lancashire

I was not sure if I fancied it, but now find it gripping, but she does seem to be a bit of a loose cannon, although I am sure that is part of the plot.

I wish I'd stuck with it now.

Tegan you may be able to catch up on it on BBC player..but not sure how long the episodes are on the player for...Im pretty sure I have recorded them all..and could always put them on DVDs!! (Im sure I have the instructions somewhere.lol) I don't think thinsgs are repeated the same on BBC of course if you want to watch all the episodes then ..you will have to hang on..I missed the first episode and couldn't weigh up what had happened to the daughter etc..so I caught up on the BBC player.and was well worth it..

BBC Iplayer only keeps programmes for 7 days, unfortunately. This has been a brilliant drama, and what an advancement for Sarah Lancashire from Coronation Street all those years ago.

Mind you I thought she was brilliant in Coronation Street too. Do you remember when she asked Ken to teach her French? She said she already knew a bit of French as she had met a man in a bar somewhere who had taught her to say 'Isn't it a lovely day'. Ken asked her to repeat what the man had said and she replied 'Voulez vous choucher avec moi ce soir'

I found the whole Happy Valley thing a bit too doom-laden for my taste, I'm afraid. Don't think I'll bother to watch the last two episodes. But I would agree that it certainly shows how talented Sarah Lancashire is.

I do find it gripping, but it is also pretty grim.

Have watched it all on I player. Certainly violent but has me holding my breath. I was a bit put out though because the place mentioned as a good place to bury a body was where I had my wedding reception!

It is still brilliant 4 episodes in and I think next years BAFTA is probably in the bag, at least put forward. If she doesn't win best actress it would be a shame, faultless so far.

It might be violent but it is only telling it as it is, nasty people are just that, nasty. Sometimes a story has to show what actually happens to be credible.

Looking forward to the next episode. Still want to hug the grandson.

lol @ seaside...

Thanks Biker

Looking forward to tonight's episode but I think a stiff drink will be in order.

Yes, looking forward to it as well!

Tonight's episode was just as gripping as the others. I hope next weeks conclusion isn't an anticlimax.

I think the climax will involve the grandson. It's been an excellent drama.

Such a good performance from Sarah Lancashire as 'woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown' tonight. That Tommy Lee whatsit really is a psycho, isn't he? He makes my blood run cold...

Fantastic drama. She's such a good actress and as others have said, BAFTAs should be awarded.

Praise also to the actor playing Tommy. The way he makes us feel shows how good an actor he is.

Agreed numberplease

Great series, felt really exhausted after last nights viewing, it was so involving, although just a little grudge, how did Tommy recover so quickly from his stab wound? Won't stop me watching the last episode thought!

So gripping! Can there be any more gore? I agree the son will be the focus of next week. I also wonder if the other characters ie. the accountant and caravan park owner will feature. More gore opportunity there! X

Yet another great episode, I too was exhausted after watching it, all the ups and downs of emotions. I even found myself feeling sorry for Tommy Lee which illustrates how fully formed the characters are, not just 'goodies' and ' baddies'. The wife of the accountant showed how ordinary folk can have their morals turned upside down when there is money, and Sarah Lancashire as the 'goodie' showed her human side when she just couldnt take any more from her grandson......and that little boy is a terrific actor, somehow he manages to portray, even at that age, that he is a little disturbed. Great stuff, and it brings out the literary critic in all of us

An excellent series, brilliantly acted. The characters are very believable, and, very unusual for us, we actually look forward to the next episode. Well done BBC.

Yes is excellent, find though am holding my breath almost all the way through! It is all so well done. Sarah Lancashire's acting is amazing and definitely think she may win a BAFTA for this performance. Was thinking up to now that it might be Keely Hawes, who might be up for it, for her intense performance in Line of Duty but now not so sure. Definitely a good year so far for fine female performances!X

Yes I too thought how Tommy had made it to the shops etc..as with that amount of blood he had lost I would have throught that the chap he strangled could have overpowered him..but then! I didn't write the script....will be sorry when next weeks episode has ended...been a good drama...come on BBC give us more!!!