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Last Tango in Halifax

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About Last Tango in Halifax

Last Tango in Halifax is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on November 20, 2012. It has 5 seasons and 24 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 4, aired on March 15, 2020.

Celia and Alan are both widowed and in their seventies. When their respective grandsons put their details on Facebook, they rediscover a passionate relationship that started over sixty years ago.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

24 episodes · 5 seasons

Series 1

2012 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    Gillian and Robbie grow closer, and Alan calls the wedding off.

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    5. Episode 5

    Alan finds it hard to choose his best man, and John outs Caroline and Kate.

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    4. Episode 4

    Caroline and Gillian become unexpectedly close when Alan and Celia go missing all night.

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    3. Episode 3

    Celia and Alan's search for a wedding venue leaves them trapped in a haunted mansion.

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    2. Episode 2

    Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring.

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    1. Episode 1

    Two widowers rekindle a passionate relationship that fate stole from them decades ago.

Series 2

2013 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    Gillian wakes up having spent the on the sofa. As she remembers her confession to Caroline the night before she is terrified. Caroline ends up being filled with empathy though. Preparations are underway for Alan and Celia’s big day.

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    5. Episode 5

    Celia introduces Alan to her sister, Muriel. Caroline is shocked to find out that Kate is pregnant. Gillian gets drunk and shares a dark secret with Caroline.

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    4. Episode 4

    Sad news inspires Alan and Celia to have another wedding ceremony for family and friends; Caroline and Kate spend a weekend away, but it doesn't go as planned; and Judith causes trouble between Gillian and Robbie.

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    3. Episode 3

    Gillian is upset after Celia inadvertently lets slip a huge personal secret she has kept since she was fifteen. Alan and Gillian's already relationship hits the rocks as he distances himself from her even motre. Kate is made to feel awkward around Lawrence, who finds his mother's new relationship hard to accept.

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    2. Episode 2

    Alan and Celia's first day as a married couple is full of tension. A new arrival manages to surprise everybody. Caroline finds a way to buy John out of the house.

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    1. Episode 1

    Alan has regained consciousness following his heart scare and Celia promises to never fall out with him again. They decide that they should get married straight away. Caroline and John's relationship becomes fractious after Caroline returns home to discover him and and Judith drunk and in her bed.

Series 3

2014 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    Caroline gets to the heart of why Gillian is avoiding her wedding day. Meanwhile, with Celia's encouragement, Alan takes the first step toward forgiving Gary.

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    5. Episode 5

    Gillian discovers that a private family matter has just gone public.

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    4. Episode 4

    Caroline is overwhelmed at the prospect of looking after baby Flora on her own. Raff is delighted at the news that his mum and uncle are getting married.

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    3. Episode 3

    Celia builds bridges with Alan and accepts Gary into her life despite her reservations.

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    2. Episode 2

    Alan finally lets Celia into his secret about Gary but is saddened when Celia punishes Caroline on her wedding day for his mistake.

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    An unexpected visitor forces Alan to think about his past. Gillian and Caroline are anxious - his decision to keep his secret from Celia is sure to backfire. Meanwhile Caroline and a heavily pregnant Kate set a date for their wedding.

Series 4

2016 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    2. Christmas Special (2)

    Finale

    Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship, and Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. Celia takes to the stage in the local production of Blithe Spirit and a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.

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    1. Christmas Special (1)

    Caroline's new headship involves the family moving to a ramshackle farmhouse in Huddersfield in time for Christmas. Alan has a difficult conversation with Gilian about where he'd like to be buried. Meanwhile, Gillian is consumed by thoughts of the afterlife convinced she's being haunted by Eddie.

Season 5

2020 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    4. Episode 4

    Finale

    Ted and Harrison go on an adventure; Gillian is pushed to the breaking point at the farm; Caroline finds herself at the heart of an unlikely love triangle.

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    3. Episode 3

    Alan's new supermarket job brings an unexpected challenge in the form of Harrison, and an overburdened Celia is called upon to travel by bus.

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    2. Episode 2

    Celia is quick to apologize for causing a scene, but with Alan seeking excitement outside the bungalow, and Celia seeking it within, their relationship comes under increasing strain.

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    1. Episode 1

    Seven years into their marriage, Alan and Celia aren’t seeing eye to eye. Tempers get frayed at Caroline and Gillian’s joint birthday celebration when Celia can’t hold her tongue.

Cast & crew

Created by Sally Wainwright

  • Paul Copley

    Paul Copley

  • Amelia Young

    Young Celia

  • Gemma Jones

    Gemma Jones

    Muriel

  • Timothy West

    Timothy West

    Ted

  • Alexis Platt

    Dave

  • Olivia Marie Fearn

    Alice

  • John Catterall

    PC

  • Shareesa Valentine

    Shareesa Valentine

    Waitress

  • Matt Stokoe

    Matt Stokoe

    Michael Dobson

  • Meriel Scholfield

    Beverley

  • Ronni Ancona

    Ronni Ancona

    Judith

  • Danny Cunningham

    Danny Cunningham

    Salesman

  • Anne Hornby

    Vicar

  • Roy Barraclough

    Roy Barraclough

    Maurice

  • John Paul Hurley

    John Paul Hurley

    Curator

  • Wendy Patterson

    Wendy Patterson

    Curator's Assistant

Last Tango in Halifax FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Last Tango in Halifax?

Last Tango in Halifax has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 15, 2020.

When did the latest episode of Last Tango in Halifax come out?

The most recent episode of Last Tango in Halifax, Season 5 Episode 4, aired on March 15, 2020.

How many seasons of Last Tango in Halifax are there?

Last Tango in Halifax has 5 seasons with 24 episodes in total.

When did Last Tango in Halifax first air?

Last Tango in Halifax first aired on BBC One on November 20, 2012.

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