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Happy Valley
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Happy Valley

Tue, Apr 29, 2014
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Happy Valley is a dark, funny, multi-layered thriller revolving around the personal and professional life of Catherine, a dedicated, experienced, hard-working copper. She is also a bereaved mother who looks after her orphaned grandchild.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Sarah Lancashire
    Sarah Lancashire
    as Catherine Cawood
  • Siobhan Finneran
    Siobhan Finneran
    as Clare Cartwright
  • James Norton
    James Norton
    as Tommy Lee Royce
  • R
    Rhys Connah
    as Ryan Cawood
  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    as Ann Gallagher
  • Shane Zaza
    Shane Zaza
    as Shafiq Shah
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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes

Ended · 18 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Tue, Apr 29, 2014 · 60m

    Sergeant Cawood's world stops when the man who drove her daughter to suicide is released from prison, and Kevin's split-second decision devastates Nevison.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Tue, May 6, 2014 · 60m

    Catherine's search for Tommy gains momentum when she receives a tip-off regarding his whereabouts. Helen absorbs the shock of hearing that Ann has been abducted.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Tue, May 13, 2014 · 60m

    Tommy brutally takes control of a situation when PC Kirsten McAskill pulls him and Lewis over. His actions have devastating consequences.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Tue, May 20, 2014 · 60m

    Catherine's focus returns to the job in hand as she searches for the owner of the suspicious Milton Avenue property, with dramatic consequences.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Tue, May 27, 2014 · 60m

    Catherine sinks into a deep depression as she learns that Tommy is still at large. The net finally closes in on Kevin.

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Tue, Jun 3, 2014 · 60m

    Things get tense at Catherine's birthday party when a drunk Daniel reveals a different version of past events with Becky. Catherine's fears grow when she learns that Tommy has been spending time with Ryan.

Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Tue, Feb 9, 2016 · 60m

    Whilst out solving a case of sheep rustling, Catherine discovers a decomposed body hidden in a garage on a local estate. Raped and murdered, the victim is someone close to home. All too soon, Catherine finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation.Meanwhile Clare bumps into her old friend Neil Ackroyd, who has recently moved to Hebden Bridge and works in the local corner shop. Will old flames reignite? Other relationships are thrown into turmoil as Catherine kindly takes in son Daniel after he is thrown out of his house, while Detective Sergeant John Wadsworth faces a tough decision when his girlfriend unexpectedly turns up at the house he shares with his wife and children.When another dead body is found the police begin to suspect a serial killer is behind the murders, and Detective Superintendent Andy Shepherd and Detective Inspector Jodie Shackleton are called in to head up the case. Locked away behind bars, Tommy Lee Royce is given some very unexpected news and, distraught, seeks comfort in a mysterious female visitor.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Tue, Feb 16, 2016 · 60m

    While she remains a suspect in the Lynn Dewhurst investigation, Catherine focuses on a human trafficking case.Following a successful police raid, Catherine ensures all the women are taken to safe houses. Ilinka, who has vital information on those behind the trafficking, is given refuge with Catherine's neighbour Winnie and reluctantly agrees to speak to the police. But has Catherine inadvertently put her in danger?As Vicky's threats continue, John struggles to get a handle on the murder case. Feeling under pressure at work and at home he takes drastic measures to save both his marriage and reputation.When Tommy is granted special leave to attend his mother's funeral, Catherine has an inexplicable compulsion to attend - bringing her face to face with him once more. Meanwhile Clare, feeling vulnerable at Helen's funeral, turns to an old friend for comfort.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Tue, Feb 23, 2016 · 60m

    Tommy wants Frances to go further in her attempts of ruining Catherine's life. John is concerned when a new body is discovered.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Tue, Mar 1, 2016 · 60m

    A local sex worker is attacked and it doesn't take long for Catherine to put two and two together and to arrest a well-known local. As the anniversary of Becky's death coming up, Clare and Daniel help Catherine pull together to give Ryan a happy birthday. Ryan receives a gift from an anonymous sender, all celebrations are cut short and a rift between him and Catherine is soon exposed. Clare is troubled when she learns about Neil's past relationships. Darryl confronts the sheep rustlers from the estate.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Tue, Mar 8, 2016 · 60m

    Ryan's new found interest in Tommy leads Daniel to suspect somebody at the school might be responsible.

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Tue, Mar 15, 2016 · 60m

    Catherine confronts a delusional Frances. Elsewhere John's torment leads him to desperate measures.

Season 3
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Sun, Jan 1, 2023 · 60m

    When Catherine discovers the remains of a murder victim, it bizarrely leads her straight back to Tommy Lee Royce.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sun, Jan 8, 2023 · 60m

    Catherine learns of a painful betrayal close to home, and Faisal comes under increasing pressure from all sides.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Sun, Jan 15, 2023 · 60m

    Catherine confronts Clare and presents Ryan with an ultimatum. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Sun, Jan 22, 2023 · 60m

    As Tommy's big day approaches, Catherine becomes suspicious, and Ryan finds a new way to defy her.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Sun, Jan 29, 2023 · 60m

    Catherine races to protect her family as a murder investigation begins.

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Sun, Feb 5, 2023 · 70m

    Scores are settled for good on Catherine's final shift, and Ryan faces a moral dilemma.