Happy Valley Series 3 - BBC1 9pm starts 1 January 2023 - no spoilers - tv pace

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Just thought we could start with a dedicated thread to series three of Happy Valley.

There are 2 existing thread were fans have been discussing rewatching series 1 & 2

www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/4694640-happy-valley-series-3-coming

www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/4688605-happy-valley-series-3-to-be-shown-at-christmas

And for anyone who is going to binge, do you want to start your own thread?!

Another vote for Claire and Neil here. I can't see it being Ann and Daniel or Nevison. Or Catherine's ex. Although I can't really see it being Claire, unless Neil has influenced her. Claire was able to get what the teacher called Ryan out of him, indicating a sense of closeness/ trust

Very, very good

Didn’t watch the first two series but thought I’d give it a go tonight. OMG what have I missed. It’s edge of your seat stuff isn’t it!

💯 agree that Colm O’Neill is manipulating. He always plays a great twisted character. He seems very invested in Ryan to a point I would think crosses boundaries. Reckon he hates Catherine. .

Loved this, I’ve finally watched a good programme on Christmas telly - it’s so nice to sit back and watch a lot of different strands unwind and not worry because it will all become clear at some point. Hooked.

I heard an interview with Sally Wainwright on Woman's Hour last week. Such a lovely person, she and Sarah met when Sally wrote for Coronation Street. The interview is really worth a listen.

@Jellylover , you have 1 week to catch up on the first 2 series, well worth doing

I’m on it!

Oh is James Norton in the running for James Bond? He'd have to get rid of the god awful long hair first! 🤣

Twats!!!!

bloody love it. Was absolutely gripped

Fantastic first episode. Best thing I've seen in absolutely ages.

Claire wouldn't do that.

That was absolutely fantastic. But I really can't remember the names of her family so no idea who any of them are.

The character played by Con O'Neil is my bet- I don't know if he could talk Claire into it. She is weak where he is concerned and he makes me uncomfortable. He's needy and doesn't think things through clearly. I don't trust him. Can appear a bit harmless but he's a fuck-up.

Totally Clare and her fella taking Ryan to the prison.

I want to be Catherine Cawood when I grow up.

I'd forgotten just how tense Happy Valley is. Even when not very much is happening, you end up tied in knots knowing so many characters are in over their heads and it's all going to come crashing down for them.

It will be Claire that is taking Ryan to see his dad. She has always said Tommy is his dad and she'd probably think she's better being there than letting Ryan find someone else to take him.

I can't quite believe how much Ryan's actor has grown up. I always thought he was one of the best child actors on TV.

In the recap, they did show shirtless Neil screaming at the pub door. They must have wanted that reminder for a reason

Why would Clare and him do that?

Not our Claire! It must be someone else.

How funny! I had no idea he was in the running, but was watching and thinking he should be. He's a terrific actor.

Sarah Lancashire needs to be given a dame hood. She's just terrific.

Great stuff, and living up to expectations. My bloody Virgin box died with five mins to go, so I no choice but to reboot the telly and watch on I player, where I'm resisting the temptation of further eps. You do get tidier sub titles on the I player thoughbut.

Absolutely she should be a Dame. If you haven’t watched her HBO portrayal of Julia Childs watch it. It was one of the best things in TV in years.

@duc748 it’s one ep per week 😉

Ah, OK, ta. Suits me, anyway.

Excellent episode. Only thing I didn’t think was realistic was how controlling the abusive teacher was in front of Catherine. He would be far more subtle in front of a police officer.

Another one voting for Claire & Neil taking Ryan.