Happy Valley Series 2

whitewave sorry, trying to rename you

I don't think she's a prison visitor, rather one of those women who fall for violent prisoners and write to them.
Radio 5 this morning had a piece on the sound quality. A number of sound techies phoned in to say that's the issue, poor tech control, rather than mumbling actors.
It was gratifying to hear lots of northern accents amongst the people who phoned in to confirm that despite being from the area in which its filmed, they were struggling to hear. One sound engineer complained that (like me) he was having to put his volume up and down throughout the show, music too loud, voices often too low. He said it could be sorted out simply, he named the techie thing needed but of course, I can't remember it.

Lona, I suspect you're right and the 'other woman' is the same one that Claire's love interest was involved with when his marriage broke up. I do hope Claire gets back on that wagon

I'm familiar with the accent and didn't have any problems with the sound quality, although I do agree that Sarah Lancashire's character does speak very rapidly and I had to concentrate hard during some scenes.

Not sure how they can resolve it really.

Am recording at least three to watch together, that way I know exactly what's happening.The last series was brilliant, so will be a hard act to follow.

Lona, I suspect you're right and the 'other woman' is the same one that Claire's love interest was involved with when his marriage broke up
can we see what's coming?

Didn't see the first series.
Can someone tell me what is the connection between the young woman PSO and the man in prison ?

The young woman was the kidnap victim in series 1. The man in prison, Tommy Lee, was one of the kidnappers. He raped her.

Altima. Thank you.

I had recorded this from episode 1. I started to watch it yesterday but ended up giving up on it. I certainly agree about the sound quality. I was glad to see from this thread that its not just me turning the sound up and down. However, the main reason I switched off was just the unpleasantness of it all. The unlikeable characters and harsh storyline were just too much for me. I'm a big fan of Sarah Lancashire too so was sorry to have to give up.

I'm still enjoying it - best programme on tv at the moment, IMO!

That woman who visits the rapist in prison is giving me the creeps.

Jane10 As I said I in the OP, I wanted to watch it but found it too disturbing. I noticed from the papers TV guide that there was to be another rape, and that confirmed my feelings. I too recorded it thinking I might change my mind , but I shall delete it. I also started watching the Night Manager ( or similar title) but found the violent scenes ( even with eyes covered) too much to stomach . I must be a real wimp!!

I'm enjoying " Shetland" though Atqui. I like the subtle way its done and Perez's quiet, calm manner. Wrong thread! Sorry.

Yes...shame about the rugby last week!

I managed to hear more on Happy Valley this week, but still struggled a bit of the time. Apparently, the BBC thinks there isn`t a problem, it`s just people`s inability to understand the Northern accents, rubbish! Many viewers, like me, are Northerners!

Right from the beginning, on last night's episode, I struggled to make out what Sarah Lancashire was saying. Maybe it's the fact that she's a bit glum in almost everything she says, and tends to mutter. We had to subtitles on for the whole programme. number, I'm a Midland/Northerner, too - so I don't have any problem with those accents, either!

I hate subtitles but I had them on all the way through too. I'm a Manchester girl so I know the lingo as well!

I agree Ana

Well, I do have to have the sound turned up much higher than usual (but not boomingly loud!) but I didn't have a problem with the dialogue.

Sarah Lancashire's character does speak very rapidly but for me it's a case of adapting my listening style to her speaking pattern, and that of her sister.

Lona and * Iam* are right about the bunny boiler. Doesn't look like Molesly will get away with it though!
Saw an interview with Katherine Kelly who said that the police advisors on the series said it was very true to life.

I can't help thinking that the flashback they keep showing of the broken bottle dripping with blood is just wrong.

It would surely be the narrow pouring end of the bottle that was used...(sorry to those of a sensitive disposition).

Ana, I hadn't thought about which end of the bottle till you mentioned it. Having thought about it, I'm not convinced a rapist would be well, frankly, using the narrow pouring end out of sensitivity so maybe the wider bit more accurately reflects the psychopathy. Hope that makes a bit of sense.

I agree with you that it's the best thing on tv at the moment. I'm finding it gripping if gruesome. Sarah Lancashire's character is believable and her acting is just so good. The boy who plays her grandson is excellent, in fact the whole cast is superb, as is the writing.

Agree with your second paragraph, Iam!

About the bottle, I wasn't crediting the rapist with any sensitivity - it's just that the wider bit wouldn't actually 'fit in', would it? Although we haven't been told explicitly what injuries were caused, I'd assumed they were internal rather than external.

I suppose if the bottle is smashed that either end would do horrific damage!! Doesn't bear thinking about !!!

We put on the subtitles which helped with the speed of the speech. We were going to give up watching but couldn't resist in the end. I do think the boy is amazing, very believable.

I couldn't put on subtitles last night as we only had terrestrial tv and I found it very difficult to follow.