List of Happy Valley episodes
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Happy Valley is a British crime drama television series created by Sally Wainwright and produced by Red Production Company. The first series of six episodes started airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2014. It was released on Netflix in the United States and Canada on 20 August 2014. A second six-episode series began airing on BBC One on 9 February 2016 and was made available on Netflix in the US later that year. The BBC announced Series 3 on 26 October 2021 with filming scheduled to begin in 2022. Series 3 started airing on BBC One on 1 January 2023.
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First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
6
Episodes
29 April 2014 (2014-04-29)
Originally released
3 June 2014 (2014-06-03)
Originally released
8
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
6
Episodes
9 February 2016 (2016-02-09)
Originally released
15 March 2016 (2016-03-15)
Originally released
9
3
3
Series
3
Episodes
6
Episodes
1 January 2023 (2023-01-01)
Originally released
5 February 2023 (2023-02-05)
Originally released
9
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | Average UK viewers (millions) | ||
| First released | Last released | ||||
| 1 | 6 | 29 April 2014 (2014-04-29) | 3 June 2014 (2014-06-03) | 8 | |
| 2 | 6 | 9 February 2016 (2016-02-09) | 15 March 2016 (2016-03-15) | 9 | |
| 3 | 6 | 1 January 2023 (2023-01-01) | 5 February 2023 (2023-02-05) | 9 | |
· Episodes › Series 1 (2014)
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1
No. in
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1
Title
"Episode One"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
29 April 2014 (2014-04-29)
Viewers
(millions)
8
Catherine Cawood is a sergeant in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire that is riddled with a drug culture that is daunting to tackle. She lives with her sister, Clare, a recovering heroin addict, and is bringing up her eight-year-old grandson, Ryan. Whilst visiting Ryan's teacher regarding the boy's behavioural problems, Catherine reveals that his
Catherine Cawood is a sergeant in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire that is riddled with a drug culture that is daunting to tackle. She lives with her sister, Clare, a recovering heroin addict, and is bringing up her eight-year-old grandson, Ryan. Whilst visiting Ryan's teacher regarding the boy's behavioural problems, Catherine reveals that his
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Catherine Cawood is a sergeant in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire that is riddled with a drug culture that is daunting to tackle. She lives with her sister, Clare, a recovering heroin addict, and is bringing up her eight-year-old grandson, Ryan. Whilst visiting Ryan's teacher regarding the boy's behavioural problems, Catherine reveals that his
2
2
No. in
series
2
Title
"Episode Two"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
6 May 2014 (2014-05-06)
Viewers
(millions)
7
Overcome with guilt, Kevin confesses everything to his wife, Jenny, who urges him not to take his cut of the ransom money, though he is reluctant to refuse it. Nevison asks Kevin to help deliver the ransom money to the kidnappers without alerting the police (at Cowgill's request), so Kevin delivers the first portion in person. When checking on Ann,
Overcome with guilt, Kevin confesses everything to his wife, Jenny, who urges him not to take his cut of the ransom money, though he is reluctant to refuse it. Nevison asks Kevin to help deliver the ransom money to the kidnappers without alerting the police (at Cowgill's request), so Kevin delivers the first portion in person. When checking on Ann,
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Overcome with guilt, Kevin confesses everything to his wife, Jenny, who urges him not to take his cut of the ransom money, though he is reluctant to refuse it. Nevison asks Kevin to help deliver the ransom money to the kidnappers without alerting the police (at Cowgill's request), so Kevin delivers the first portion in person. When checking on Ann,
3
3
No. in
series
3
Title
"Episode Three"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
13 May 2014 (2014-05-13)
Viewers
(millions)
7
Young police officer and Catherine's protégé, Kirsten McAskill, pulls over a speeding van being driven by Whippey. After asking him to open the back door (where Ann is being held temporarily), Kirsten is murdered by Royce. Cowgill panics and fears being caught to the point of contemplating abandoning the plot altogether. Nevison's wife Helen urges
Young police officer and Catherine's protégé, Kirsten McAskill, pulls over a speeding van being driven by Whippey. After asking him to open the back door (where Ann is being held temporarily), Kirsten is murdered by Royce. Cowgill panics and fears being caught to the point of contemplating abandoning the plot altogether. Nevison's wife Helen urges
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Young police officer and Catherine's protégé, Kirsten McAskill, pulls over a speeding van being driven by Whippey. After asking him to open the back door (where Ann is being held temporarily), Kirsten is murdered by Royce. Cowgill panics and fears being caught to the point of contemplating abandoning the plot altogether. Nevison's wife Helen urges
4
4
No. in
series
4
Title
"Episode Four"
Directed by
Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
20 May 2014 (2014-05-20)
Viewers
(millions)
8
After Cowgill had ordered Royce to "dispose" of Ann, Royce chose to keep her in his mother's cellar instead, rather than kill her. Helen and Nevison finally inform the police about the kidnapping, but Catherine says that it is unlikely that Ann will be released alive. He tells Catherine and Phil Crabtree, a Detective Inspector with the National Cri
After Cowgill had ordered Royce to "dispose" of Ann, Royce chose to keep her in his mother's cellar instead, rather than kill her. Helen and Nevison finally inform the police about the kidnapping, but Catherine says that it is unlikely that Ann will be released alive. He tells Catherine and Phil Crabtree, a Detective Inspector with the National Cri
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After Cowgill had ordered Royce to "dispose" of Ann, Royce chose to keep her in his mother's cellar instead, rather than kill her. Helen and Nevison finally inform the police about the kidnapping, but Catherine says that it is unlikely that Ann will be released alive. He tells Catherine and Phil Crabtree, a Detective Inspector with the National Cri
5
5
No. in
series
5
Title
"Episode Five"
Directed by
Tim Fywell
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
27 May 2014 (2014-05-27)
Viewers
(millions)
8
Catherine fights for her life in hospital after Royce's attack, which police are treating as attempted murder of a police officer. Royce informs Cowgill that Ann has escaped, so Cowgill cuts off contact with him and Whippey, who then become fugitives. After questioning, Kevin is arrested on suspicion of "abduction and demanding money with menaces"
Catherine fights for her life in hospital after Royce's attack, which police are treating as attempted murder of a police officer. Royce informs Cowgill that Ann has escaped, so Cowgill cuts off contact with him and Whippey, who then become fugitives. After questioning, Kevin is arrested on suspicion of "abduction and demanding money with menaces"
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Catherine fights for her life in hospital after Royce's attack, which police are treating as attempted murder of a police officer. Royce informs Cowgill that Ann has escaped, so Cowgill cuts off contact with him and Whippey, who then become fugitives. After questioning, Kevin is arrested on suspicion of "abduction and demanding money with menaces"
6
6
No. in
series
6
Title
"Episode Six"
Directed by
Tim Fywell
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
3 June 2014 (2014-06-03)
Viewers
(millions)
8
Catherine visits Nevison at his work and tells him about Ann being raped by Royce. Nevison is devastated but agrees with Catherine that Helen doesn't need to know. Clare invites family and friends to a birthday party for an acquiescing Catherine, but tensions rise when Daniel lets slip some information about her now-deceased daughter and Royce's re
Catherine visits Nevison at his work and tells him about Ann being raped by Royce. Nevison is devastated but agrees with Catherine that Helen doesn't need to know. Clare invites family and friends to a birthday party for an acquiescing Catherine, but tensions rise when Daniel lets slip some information about her now-deceased daughter and Royce's re
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Catherine visits Nevison at his work and tells him about Ann being raped by Royce. Nevison is devastated but agrees with Catherine that Helen doesn't need to know. Clare invites family and friends to a birthday party for an acquiescing Catherine, but tensions rise when Daniel lets slip some information about her now-deceased daughter and Royce's re
| No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Viewers (millions) | |
| 1 | "Episode One" | Euros Lyn | Sally Wainwright | 29 April 2014 (2014-04-29) | 8 | |
| Catherine Cawood is a sergeant in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire that is riddled with a drug culture that is daunting to tackle. She lives with her sister, Clare, a recovering heroin addict, and is bringing up her eight-year-old grandson, Ryan. Whilst visiting Ryan's teacher regarding the boy's behavioural problems, Catherine reveals that his | ||||||
| 2 | "Episode Two" | Euros Lyn | Sally Wainwright | 6 May 2014 (2014-05-06) | 7 | |
| Overcome with guilt, Kevin confesses everything to his wife, Jenny, who urges him not to take his cut of the ransom money, though he is reluctant to refuse it. Nevison asks Kevin to help deliver the ransom money to the kidnappers without alerting the police (at Cowgill's request), so Kevin delivers the first portion in person. When checking on Ann, | ||||||
| 3 | "Episode Three" | Euros Lyn | Sally Wainwright | 13 May 2014 (2014-05-13) | 7 | |
| Young police officer and Catherine's protégé, Kirsten McAskill, pulls over a speeding van being driven by Whippey. After asking him to open the back door (where Ann is being held temporarily), Kirsten is murdered by Royce. Cowgill panics and fears being caught to the point of contemplating abandoning the plot altogether. Nevison's wife Helen urges | ||||||
| 4 | "Episode Four" | Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 20 May 2014 (2014-05-20) | 8 | |
| After Cowgill had ordered Royce to "dispose" of Ann, Royce chose to keep her in his mother's cellar instead, rather than kill her. Helen and Nevison finally inform the police about the kidnapping, but Catherine says that it is unlikely that Ann will be released alive. He tells Catherine and Phil Crabtree, a Detective Inspector with the National Cri | ||||||
| 5 | "Episode Five" | Tim Fywell | Sally Wainwright | 27 May 2014 (2014-05-27) | 8 | |
| Catherine fights for her life in hospital after Royce's attack, which police are treating as attempted murder of a police officer. Royce informs Cowgill that Ann has escaped, so Cowgill cuts off contact with him and Whippey, who then become fugitives. After questioning, Kevin is arrested on suspicion of "abduction and demanding money with menaces" | ||||||
| 6 | "Episode Six" | Tim Fywell | Sally Wainwright | 3 June 2014 (2014-06-03) | 8 | |
| Catherine visits Nevison at his work and tells him about Ann being raped by Royce. Nevison is devastated but agrees with Catherine that Helen doesn't need to know. Clare invites family and friends to a birthday party for an acquiescing Catherine, but tensions rise when Daniel lets slip some information about her now-deceased daughter and Royce's re | ||||||
· Episodes › Series 2 (2016)
7
7
No. in
series
7
Title
"Episode One"
Directed by
Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
9 February 2016 (2016-02-09)
Viewers
(millions)
9
Whilst investigating a case of sheep rustling, Catherine discovers the decomposed body of Lynn Dewhurst, Tommy Lee Royce's mother. Dewhurst was raped and murdered some weeks before, with the time of death unable to be precisely determined. To her irritation, Catherine is treated as a suspect in Dewhurst's murder because of her relation to Royce, an
Whilst investigating a case of sheep rustling, Catherine discovers the decomposed body of Lynn Dewhurst, Tommy Lee Royce's mother. Dewhurst was raped and murdered some weeks before, with the time of death unable to be precisely determined. To her irritation, Catherine is treated as a suspect in Dewhurst's murder because of her relation to Royce, an
No. in
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Whilst investigating a case of sheep rustling, Catherine discovers the decomposed body of Lynn Dewhurst, Tommy Lee Royce's mother. Dewhurst was raped and murdered some weeks before, with the time of death unable to be precisely determined. To her irritation, Catherine is treated as a suspect in Dewhurst's murder because of her relation to Royce, an
8
8
No. in
series
8
Title
"Episode Two"
Directed by
Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
16 February 2016 (2016-02-16)
Viewers
(millions)
9
Whilst remaining a suspect in the Lynn Dewhurst investigation, Catherine successfully rescues 21 female trafficking victims. One of them, Ilinka, is given refuge with Catherine’s neighbour Winnie. With vital information on those behind the trafficking, Ilinka reluctantly speaks to the police, and the identity of one of the murder victims is reveale
Whilst remaining a suspect in the Lynn Dewhurst investigation, Catherine successfully rescues 21 female trafficking victims. One of them, Ilinka, is given refuge with Catherine’s neighbour Winnie. With vital information on those behind the trafficking, Ilinka reluctantly speaks to the police, and the identity of one of the murder victims is reveale
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Whilst remaining a suspect in the Lynn Dewhurst investigation, Catherine successfully rescues 21 female trafficking victims. One of them, Ilinka, is given refuge with Catherine’s neighbour Winnie. With vital information on those behind the trafficking, Ilinka reluctantly speaks to the police, and the identity of one of the murder victims is reveale
9
9
No. in
series
9
Title
"Episode Three"
Directed by
Neasa Hardiman
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
23 February 2016 (2016-02-23)
Viewers
(millions)
9
Catherine reconciles with Clare, but is instructed by her superiors to see a therapist. Vicky's body is discovered (and her identity uncovered by Ann), and it is revealed John burned down Vicky's flat and mutilated her in order to stage the murder as the work of the unknown serial killer. He also confesses to Ann that his wife has been having an af
Catherine reconciles with Clare, but is instructed by her superiors to see a therapist. Vicky's body is discovered (and her identity uncovered by Ann), and it is revealed John burned down Vicky's flat and mutilated her in order to stage the murder as the work of the unknown serial killer. He also confesses to Ann that his wife has been having an af
No. in
series
Catherine reconciles with Clare, but is instructed by her superiors to see a therapist. Vicky's body is discovered (and her identity uncovered by Ann), and it is revealed John burned down Vicky's flat and mutilated her in order to stage the murder as the work of the unknown serial killer. He also confesses to Ann that his wife has been having an af
10
10
No. in
series
10
Title
"Episode Four"
Directed by
Neasa Hardiman
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
1 March 2016 (2016-03-01)
Viewers
(millions)
9
Catherine interviews a prostitute who has survived being attacked and raped by Sean Balmforth, who is subsequently arrested and charged with the murders of Fleming, Dewhurst, and two other prostitutes. He later denies knowing or coming into contact with any of the four women. Ryan receives a lavish Scalextric set for his birthday, supposedly from
Catherine interviews a prostitute who has survived being attacked and raped by Sean Balmforth, who is subsequently arrested and charged with the murders of Fleming, Dewhurst, and two other prostitutes. He later denies knowing or coming into contact with any of the four women. Ryan receives a lavish Scalextric set for his birthday, supposedly from
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Catherine interviews a prostitute who has survived being attacked and raped by Sean Balmforth, who is subsequently arrested and charged with the murders of Fleming, Dewhurst, and two other prostitutes. He later denies knowing or coming into contact with any of the four women. Ryan receives a lavish Scalextric set for his birthday, supposedly from
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11
No. in
series
11
Title
"Episode Five"
Directed by
Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
8 March 2016 (2016-03-08)
Viewers
(millions)
9
Sean is released after another body is found during his remand, and the investigation reopens. Catherine is forced to arrest Neil because of drunken behaviour in public, and he later apologises and plans to take good care of Clare. Catherine discovers that Frances bought and delivered the birthday present and is encouraging Ryan to contact his fath
Sean is released after another body is found during his remand, and the investigation reopens. Catherine is forced to arrest Neil because of drunken behaviour in public, and he later apologises and plans to take good care of Clare. Catherine discovers that Frances bought and delivered the birthday present and is encouraging Ryan to contact his fath
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Sean is released after another body is found during his remand, and the investigation reopens. Catherine is forced to arrest Neil because of drunken behaviour in public, and he later apologises and plans to take good care of Clare. Catherine discovers that Frances bought and delivered the birthday present and is encouraging Ryan to contact his fath
12
12
No. in
series
12
Title
"Episode Six"
Directed by
Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
15 March 2016 (2016-03-15)
Viewers
(millions)
9
Catherine visits the Garrs' farm, and finds Daryl dead and Alison barely alive after a diazepam overdose. Alison confesses she is behind her son's death, whereupon Catherine reluctantly arrests her. Alison also tells of Daryl's insistence that he was not responsible for the murder of Vicky Fleming. Later in hospital she tells Catherine that her fat
Catherine visits the Garrs' farm, and finds Daryl dead and Alison barely alive after a diazepam overdose. Alison confesses she is behind her son's death, whereupon Catherine reluctantly arrests her. Alison also tells of Daryl's insistence that he was not responsible for the murder of Vicky Fleming. Later in hospital she tells Catherine that her fat
No. in
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Catherine visits the Garrs' farm, and finds Daryl dead and Alison barely alive after a diazepam overdose. Alison confesses she is behind her son's death, whereupon Catherine reluctantly arrests her. Alison also tells of Daryl's insistence that he was not responsible for the murder of Vicky Fleming. Later in hospital she tells Catherine that her fat
| No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Viewers (millions) | |
| 7 | "Episode One" | Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 9 February 2016 (2016-02-09) | 9 | |
| Whilst investigating a case of sheep rustling, Catherine discovers the decomposed body of Lynn Dewhurst, Tommy Lee Royce's mother. Dewhurst was raped and murdered some weeks before, with the time of death unable to be precisely determined. To her irritation, Catherine is treated as a suspect in Dewhurst's murder because of her relation to Royce, an | ||||||
| 8 | "Episode Two" | Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 16 February 2016 (2016-02-16) | 9 | |
| Whilst remaining a suspect in the Lynn Dewhurst investigation, Catherine successfully rescues 21 female trafficking victims. One of them, Ilinka, is given refuge with Catherine’s neighbour Winnie. With vital information on those behind the trafficking, Ilinka reluctantly speaks to the police, and the identity of one of the murder victims is reveale | ||||||
| 9 | "Episode Three" | Neasa Hardiman | Sally Wainwright | 23 February 2016 (2016-02-23) | 9 | |
| Catherine reconciles with Clare, but is instructed by her superiors to see a therapist. Vicky's body is discovered (and her identity uncovered by Ann), and it is revealed John burned down Vicky's flat and mutilated her in order to stage the murder as the work of the unknown serial killer. He also confesses to Ann that his wife has been having an af | ||||||
| 10 | "Episode Four" | Neasa Hardiman | Sally Wainwright | 1 March 2016 (2016-03-01) | 9 | |
| Catherine interviews a prostitute who has survived being attacked and raped by Sean Balmforth, who is subsequently arrested and charged with the murders of Fleming, Dewhurst, and two other prostitutes. He later denies knowing or coming into contact with any of the four women. Ryan receives a lavish Scalextric set for his birthday, supposedly from | ||||||
| 11 | "Episode Five" | Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 8 March 2016 (2016-03-08) | 9 | |
| Sean is released after another body is found during his remand, and the investigation reopens. Catherine is forced to arrest Neil because of drunken behaviour in public, and he later apologises and plans to take good care of Clare. Catherine discovers that Frances bought and delivered the birthday present and is encouraging Ryan to contact his fath | ||||||
| 12 | "Episode Six" | Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 15 March 2016 (2016-03-15) | 9 | |
| Catherine visits the Garrs' farm, and finds Daryl dead and Alison barely alive after a diazepam overdose. Alison confesses she is behind her son's death, whereupon Catherine reluctantly arrests her. Alison also tells of Daryl's insistence that he was not responsible for the murder of Vicky Fleming. Later in hospital she tells Catherine that her fat | ||||||
· Episodes › Series 3 (2023)
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13
No. in
series
13
Title
"Episode One"
Directed by
Patrick Harkins and Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
1 January 2023 (2023-01-01)
UK viewers (millions)
7 day
7
Catherine is called to a drained reservoir near Ripponden, and identifies a skeleton. Royce is interviewed and tells the police who ordered the killing; it isn't the Knezevic brothers, to the frustration of the police. Pharmacist Faisal Bhatti is illegally supplying prescription drugs and is blackmailed by violent drug dealers from the Knezevic gan
Catherine is called to a drained reservoir near Ripponden, and identifies a skeleton. Royce is interviewed and tells the police who ordered the killing; it isn't the Knezevic brothers, to the frustration of the police. Pharmacist Faisal Bhatti is illegally supplying prescription drugs and is blackmailed by violent drug dealers from the Knezevic gan
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Catherine is called to a drained reservoir near Ripponden, and identifies a skeleton. Royce is interviewed and tells the police who ordered the killing; it isn't the Knezevic brothers, to the frustration of the police. Pharmacist Faisal Bhatti is illegally supplying prescription drugs and is blackmailed by violent drug dealers from the Knezevic gan
14
14
No. in
series
14
Title
"Episode Two"
Directed by
Patrick Harkins and Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
8 January 2023 (2023-01-08)
UK viewers (millions)
7 day
8
Catherine finds out Clare and her partner Neil are taking Ryan to see Royce in prison, and follows them and confronts Clare. Hepworth accuses Ryan of vandalising his car but there is no evidence. With Joanna desperate to leave Mr. Hepworth, she blackmails Bhatti into helping her, claiming her husband knows about him. Joanna wants him to arrange a p
Catherine finds out Clare and her partner Neil are taking Ryan to see Royce in prison, and follows them and confronts Clare. Hepworth accuses Ryan of vandalising his car but there is no evidence. With Joanna desperate to leave Mr. Hepworth, she blackmails Bhatti into helping her, claiming her husband knows about him. Joanna wants him to arrange a p
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Catherine finds out Clare and her partner Neil are taking Ryan to see Royce in prison, and follows them and confronts Clare. Hepworth accuses Ryan of vandalising his car but there is no evidence. With Joanna desperate to leave Mr. Hepworth, she blackmails Bhatti into helping her, claiming her husband knows about him. Joanna wants him to arrange a p
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15
No. in
series
15
Title
"Episode Three"
Directed by
Patrick Harkins and Sally Wainwright
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
15 January 2023 (2023-01-15)
UK viewers (millions)
7 day
8
Clare tells Catherine that Ryan had been writing to Royce since he was ten, and started seeing him in the last year. Catherine confronts Ryan and asks him to move out, explaining what Royce did. A blind woman jumps out of her high rise apartment window after being exploited by organised crime, which attracts unwanted attention for a gang member. Fa
Clare tells Catherine that Ryan had been writing to Royce since he was ten, and started seeing him in the last year. Catherine confronts Ryan and asks him to move out, explaining what Royce did. A blind woman jumps out of her high rise apartment window after being exploited by organised crime, which attracts unwanted attention for a gang member. Fa
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Clare tells Catherine that Ryan had been writing to Royce since he was ten, and started seeing him in the last year. Catherine confronts Ryan and asks him to move out, explaining what Royce did. A blind woman jumps out of her high rise apartment window after being exploited by organised crime, which attracts unwanted attention for a gang member. Fa
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16
No. in
series
16
Title
"Episode Four"
Directed by
Fergus O'Brien
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
22 January 2023 (2023-01-22)
UK viewers (millions)
7 day
9
Knezevic tells two of his gang he has a job for them; they create a disturbance allowing Royce to escape from the court dock and flee Leeds on a bicycle. A missing persons officer visits the Hepworths' house and Rob later discovers Joanna's body in a suitcase in the garage.
Knezevic tells two of his gang he has a job for them; they create a disturbance allowing Royce to escape from the court dock and flee Leeds on a bicycle. A missing persons officer visits the Hepworths' house and Rob later discovers Joanna's body in a suitcase in the garage.
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Knezevic tells two of his gang he has a job for them; they create a disturbance allowing Royce to escape from the court dock and flee Leeds on a bicycle. A missing persons officer visits the Hepworths' house and Rob later discovers Joanna's body in a suitcase in the garage.
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17
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17
Title
"Episode Five"
Directed by
Fergus O'Brien
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
29 January 2023 (2023-01-29)
UK viewers (millions)
7 day
9
Royce is taken to a safe house. He plans on moving abroad and taking Ryan with him, a plan organised by Dariel Knezevic. Hepworth reports finding Joanna's body to the police. Catherine suspects he was involved in her death. With Royce on the run, Catherine's family have to go into hiding. Royce and Ryan are still in contact via their games consoles
Royce is taken to a safe house. He plans on moving abroad and taking Ryan with him, a plan organised by Dariel Knezevic. Hepworth reports finding Joanna's body to the police. Catherine suspects he was involved in her death. With Royce on the run, Catherine's family have to go into hiding. Royce and Ryan are still in contact via their games consoles
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Royce is taken to a safe house. He plans on moving abroad and taking Ryan with him, a plan organised by Dariel Knezevic. Hepworth reports finding Joanna's body to the police. Catherine suspects he was involved in her death. With Royce on the run, Catherine's family have to go into hiding. Royce and Ryan are still in contact via their games consoles
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18
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18
Title
"Episode Six"
Directed by
Fergus O'Brien
Written by
Sally Wainwright
Original release date
5 February 2023 (2023-02-05)
UK viewers (millions)
7 day
11
The police are closing in on Royce. The Knezevics double-cross Royce, who barely escapes after killing Zeljko and his associates. When interviewed by the police, Ryan reveals Royce has been in contact, while Catherine's stirred up grief for Becky leads her on a collision course with Tommy. After an emotional final showdown between the pair, Royce f
The police are closing in on Royce. The Knezevics double-cross Royce, who barely escapes after killing Zeljko and his associates. When interviewed by the police, Ryan reveals Royce has been in contact, while Catherine's stirred up grief for Becky leads her on a collision course with Tommy. After an emotional final showdown between the pair, Royce f
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The police are closing in on Royce. The Knezevics double-cross Royce, who barely escapes after killing Zeljko and his associates. When interviewed by the police, Ryan reveals Royce has been in contact, while Catherine's stirred up grief for Becky leads her on a collision course with Tommy. After an emotional final showdown between the pair, Royce f
| No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) 7 day | |
| 13 | "Episode One" | Patrick Harkins and Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 1 January 2023 (2023-01-01) | 7 | |
| Catherine is called to a drained reservoir near Ripponden, and identifies a skeleton. Royce is interviewed and tells the police who ordered the killing; it isn't the Knezevic brothers, to the frustration of the police. Pharmacist Faisal Bhatti is illegally supplying prescription drugs and is blackmailed by violent drug dealers from the Knezevic gan | ||||||
| 14 | "Episode Two" | Patrick Harkins and Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 8 January 2023 (2023-01-08) | 8 | |
| Catherine finds out Clare and her partner Neil are taking Ryan to see Royce in prison, and follows them and confronts Clare. Hepworth accuses Ryan of vandalising his car but there is no evidence. With Joanna desperate to leave Mr. Hepworth, she blackmails Bhatti into helping her, claiming her husband knows about him. Joanna wants him to arrange a p | ||||||
| 15 | "Episode Three" | Patrick Harkins and Sally Wainwright | Sally Wainwright | 15 January 2023 (2023-01-15) | 8 | |
| Clare tells Catherine that Ryan had been writing to Royce since he was ten, and started seeing him in the last year. Catherine confronts Ryan and asks him to move out, explaining what Royce did. A blind woman jumps out of her high rise apartment window after being exploited by organised crime, which attracts unwanted attention for a gang member. Fa | ||||||
| 16 | "Episode Four" | Fergus O'Brien | Sally Wainwright | 22 January 2023 (2023-01-22) | 9 | |
| Knezevic tells two of his gang he has a job for them; they create a disturbance allowing Royce to escape from the court dock and flee Leeds on a bicycle. A missing persons officer visits the Hepworths' house and Rob later discovers Joanna's body in a suitcase in the garage. | ||||||
| 17 | "Episode Five" | Fergus O'Brien | Sally Wainwright | 29 January 2023 (2023-01-29) | 9 | |
| Royce is taken to a safe house. He plans on moving abroad and taking Ryan with him, a plan organised by Dariel Knezevic. Hepworth reports finding Joanna's body to the police. Catherine suspects he was involved in her death. With Royce on the run, Catherine's family have to go into hiding. Royce and Ryan are still in contact via their games consoles | ||||||
| 18 | "Episode Six" | Fergus O'Brien | Sally Wainwright | 5 February 2023 (2023-02-05) | 11 | |
| The police are closing in on Royce. The Knezevics double-cross Royce, who barely escapes after killing Zeljko and his associates. When interviewed by the police, Ryan reveals Royce has been in contact, while Catherine's stirred up grief for Becky leads her on a collision course with Tommy. After an emotional final showdown between the pair, Royce f | ||||||
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- "Acclaimed British Thriller Happy Valley Is Coming To Netflix"http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Acclaimed-British-Thriller-Happy-Valley-Coming-Netflix-66657.html
- "1 Happy Valley Series 2 February 2016 on BBC One"http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/happy-valley-2-media-pack.pdf
- "Weekly top 30 programmes"http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/