Last Tango in Halifax: Season 1

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Last Tango in Halifax

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Season Details & Credits

PBS | BBC | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: November 20, 2012

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Nicola Walker

Summary: Childhood sweethearts Allen (Derek Jacobi) and Celia (Anne Reid) reconnect and marry after nearly 60 years apart.

Creator: Sally Wainwright

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Season 1, Episode 6
Air Date: December 19, 2012
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S1:E5. Season 1, Episode 5
Air Date: December 18, 2012
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S1:E4. Season 1, Episode 4
Air Date: December 11, 2012

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Mary McNamara

Sep 9, 2013

It is the best new show of the fall. It's a rapturous mix of absurdly fairy-tale-romance and frantic modern complications, set in the picturesque drear of Yorkshire and brought to life by masterfully shaded performances. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 5, 2013

An enchanting six-part series about lost love, missed opportunities and second chances. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Sep 5, 2013

Last Tango in Halifax is an absorbing, sometimes surprising tale of late-in-life romance marked by stunning performances. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 6, 2013

It says something about how unpatronizingly Last Tango treats its lovers that I wondered more than once during the six-episode first season (another's been ordered in Britain) if these two even belonged together. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 9, 2013

A charming comedy-drama about finding new love late in life and all the complications that come with any coupling. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Sep 5, 2013

A lot of momentum is lost having the lovers live 60 miles apart.... But the tender wrap-up will leave the waterworks flushed and refreshed. [9 Sep 2013, p.42]

Mike Hale

Sep 6, 2013

It’s treacle, but it’s distinguished by several things, beginning with its relatively dry style and careful modulation of tone and volume--even the shouting and the car chases are discreetly tasteful. Read full review

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oakridge

Oct 4, 2013

This series is a class act with great writing and beautiful performances. Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi bring out all the nuances of character and the drama hits the nail on the head in showing us the bitter and the sweet of family life. There is also some lovely humour to be enjoyed. The wholeThis series is a class act with great writing and beautiful performances. Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi bring out all the nuances of character and the drama hits the nail on the head in showing us the bitter and the sweet of family life. There is also some lovely humour to be enjoyed. The whole cast is perfect. A small, but exquisite gem.… Expand

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cucumber

Sep 14, 2013

To be fair, I've only just watched the first episode, but it was so good and complex that I watched it twice. I can't wait to see more. I was worried it would be some kind of thing like Red, with older characters acting young and one dimensional, but it is not. The older characters areTo be fair, I've only just watched the first episode, but it was so good and complex that I watched it twice. I can't wait to see more. I was worried it would be some kind of thing like Red, with older characters acting young and one dimensional, but it is not. The older characters are fascinating and there are all age groups represented.… Expand

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BogKid

Oct 4, 2013

What a nice show! It's good to see Mr. Jacobi back on TV for any reason. I wasn't holding out major hopes for this show because I thought it had a bit of a Hallmark/Lifetime look to it but the convincing characters, first class acting, and believable writing have sold me on it. I awaitWhat a nice show! It's good to see Mr. Jacobi back on TV for any reason. I wasn't holding out major hopes for this show because I thought it had a bit of a Hallmark/Lifetime look to it but the convincing characters, first class acting, and believable writing have sold me on it. I await each episode with joyful anticipation.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: February 23, 2020
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: December 19, 2016
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: December 28, 2014
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 19, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 20, 2012
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  S1:E6. Season 1, Episode 6
  Air Date: December 19, 2012
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  S1:E5. Season 1, Episode 5
  Air Date: December 18, 2012
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  S1:E4. Season 1, Episode 4
  Air Date: December 11, 2012
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  S1:E3. Season 1, Episode 3
  Air Date: December 4, 2012
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  S1:E2. Season 1, Episode 2
  Air Date: November 27, 2012
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  S1:E1. Season 1, Episode 1
  Air Date: November 20, 2012