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Happy Valley

Happy Valley

20147.93 Seasons18 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Nicola Shindler
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Sarah Lancashire

Sarah Lancashire

Catherine Cawood

Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran

Clare Cartwright

James Norton

James Norton

Tommy Lee Royce

R

Rhys Connah

Ryan Cawood

Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

Ann Gallagher

Shane Zaza

Shane Zaza

Shafiq Shah

George Costigan

George Costigan

Nevison Gallagher

Rick Warden

Rick Warden

Insp Mike Taylor

Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

DSU Andy Shepherd

Mollie Winnard

Mollie Winnard

Joanna Hepworth

Themes & Keywords

rapepoliceyorkshirerevengerural areadeath of daughterpolice sergeantcrime investigationthoughtfulsuspensefulexcited

About Happy Valley

Happy Valley is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of rape, police, yorkshire, revenge, rural area, death of daughter. Created by Nicola Shindler, it stars Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton. 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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