Last Tango in Halifax makes strong return with millions tuning in

Last Tango in Halifax returned to our screens at the weekend with more heartwarming tales and family drama from the Calderdale family.
By Abigail Kellett
Published 25th Feb 2020, 08:42 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 09:21 BST
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The fifth series of the drama made a strong return on Sunday night with an average of 4.9 million viewers.

Read: Where is Alan and Celia's scenic bungalow in Last Tango in Halifax?

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The Sally Wainwright series, which was once again filmed in and around Calderdale,

Last Tango in Halifax returned to BBC One last week. Picture: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt SquireLast Tango in Halifax returned to BBC One last week. Picture: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt Squire
Last Tango in Halifax returned to BBC One last week. Picture: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt Squire

The first episode was up against the final episode of ITV's Endeavour and the return of Homeland on Channel 4.

Last Tango in Halifax follows Alan (Derek Jacobi) and Celia (Anne Reid) who rekindled their love later in life.

Now seven years into their marriage the honeymoon period is very much over and with drama in the family, tensions are high.

Last Tango in Halifax will return on Sunday at 9pm

Read: This is what viewers thought of Last Tango in Halifax's return

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