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Find out who stars in the British crime drama series Happy Valley, created and written by Sally Wainwright. See the full list of actors and directors who appeared in the first and second seasons, including Sarah Lancashire, James Norton, Siobhan Finneran and more.
- Sarah Lancashire Plays Catherine Cawood
- James Norton as Tommy Lee Royce
- Siobhan Finneran as Clare Cawood
- Con O'Neill as Neil Ackroyd
- George Costigan as Nevison Gallagher
- Kevin Doyle as John Wadsworth
- Shirley Henderson as Frances Drummond
- Charlie Murphy as Ann Gallagher
- Amelia Bullmore as Vicky Fleming
- Katherine Kelly as Jodie Shackleton
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Who is Catherine Cawood? Eighteen months ago Catherine was savagely beaten by vicious Tommy Lee Royce, the rapist she held responsible for the death of her beloved daughter. But Catherine emerged from crushing depression to gather the strands of her life — she’s back at work and once again is at the heart of her home and her town. But though Royce ...
A terrifying sociopath, Tommy has been in prison for eighteen months for the atrocities he committed in series one. On the surface, Catherine has won their battle with Tommy behind bars and left powerless... or so it seems. Another twist in their tale soon drags the pair back together and, like the slippery snake that he is, murderous Tommy focuses...
Who is Clare Cawood?We know Clare is the big, beating heart at the centre of Happy Valley with her sister Catherine. She’s the one who keeps their strange little family on the straight and narrow — but she’s struggling to forge her own life. What else has Siobhan Finneran been in?Siobhan Finneran's first major role was opposite Happy Valley's Georg...
Who is Neil Ackroyd? An old friend of Clare's, Neil is a worker at a local corner store in his new home of Hebden Bridge. When the two cross paths for the first time in years, will they reignite their old flame or will it burn out? What else has Con O'Neill been in?Con O'Neill is best known as a stage actor, winning a Tony Award nomination for Best...
Who is Nevison Gallagher?Nevison had a tough first series – with his wife terminally ill, his daughter was stolen from him and his friend betrayed him – but with Ann home safe and out of harm's way, he must now must come to grips with the new reality he's forced to live in. What else has George Costigan been in?George Costigan rose to fame in Rita,...
Who is John Wadsworth?A good copper and an essentially decent man in the midst of a crumbling marriage to wife Amanda (Julie Hesmondhalgh), John’s in trouble with a demanding, vengeful mistress (played by Amelia Bullmore) who won’t be dismissed when he calls time on their relationship. What else has Kevin Doyle been in?Known to most as Downton Abbe...
Who is Frances Drummond?She’s a fragile, damaged soul unhealthily obsessed by Tommy Lee Royce. Staring devotedly at him during prison visits, Frances is the perfect victim/puppet for a manipulative and brutal man whose malevolence stretches far beyond his cell. What else has Shirley Henderson been in?Shirley Henderson found global fame as Gail in T...
Who is Ann Gallagher?With her harrowing experiences from series one now behind her, Ann is trying to move on with her life. She knows that she'll never be the same person she was before her kidnapping, but – with the help of Catherine – she's trying to make the best of things. What else has Charlie Murphy been in?Irish actress Charlie Murphy is bes...
Who is Vicky Fleming?When her married lover John Wadsworth calls time on their relationship, Vicky Fleming goes on a mission to show him that she's not a woman to be trifled with. What else has Amelia Bullmore been in?Amelia Bullmore is no stranger to Sally Wainwright's work, starring in Scott & Bailey alongside Suranne Jones. She played Alan Partr...
Who is Jodie Shackleton?Her dad is a senior police officer, so Inspector Shackleton must prove she’s worked her way up on merit. Jodie is a sharp, cold and focused operator who grapples with Catherine Cawood’s common sense, instinctive-cop approach. What else has Katherine Kelly been in?Another Happy Valley star to make her name on Corrie, Katherin...
Meet the stars of the BBC drama Happy Valley, including Sarah Lancashire, James Norton and Siobhan Finneran. Find out who they play, what else they've been in and who are the new additions for season 2.
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Happy Valley is a crime drama series set in Yorkshire, starring Sarah Lancashire as Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood. See the full cast and crew list, episode guide, user and critic reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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Find out who played Catherine Cawood, Tommy Lee Royce, Ann Gallagher and other characters in the second season of the British crime drama Happy Valley. See the full list of cast and crew members, including producers, writers and directors.
Main cast and characters. Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood; a Halifax Police Sergeant. Siobhan Finneran as Clare Cartwright; Catherine's sister, who is a recovering heroin and alcohol addict. James Norton as Tommy Lee Royce; a drug-offender and the father of Catherine's grandson, Ryan.
CharacterPortrayed BySeries(1 (2014))Series(2 (2016))Sgt. Catherine CawoodKevin WeatherillDoes not appearClare CartwrightNevison GallagherHappy Valley is a British crime drama television series, set and filmed in the Calder Valley, West Yorkshire. Starring Sarah Lancashire , James Norton and Siobhan Finneran , it was written and created by Sally Wainwright and directed by Wainwright, Euros Lyn and Tim Fywell .
Happy ValleySeries 2 The Characters. Guess who's back in the Valley? Meet the key characters of series two.
