Happy Valley stars Siobhan Finneran, James Norton and crew on the show's final series | BFI Q&A
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- Опубликовано: 3 янв 2023
- The stars of Happy Valley - Siobhan Finneran and James Norton, producer Jessica Taylor and executive producer Will Johnston visit the BFI Southbank to talk about the show's final series.
Happy Valley, written by Sally Wainwright, is adored by viewers and critics alike. The first two series each won the Bafta Television awards for Best Drama Series and Writing. This long-awaited final chapter once again finds Sarah Lancashire playing Sergeant Catherine Cawood, with James Norton and Siobhan Finneran returning as Catherine’s nemesis, the murderer and sex offender Tommy Lee Royce, and her sister, recovering addict Clare Cartwright.
Happy Valley continues Sundays 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer, series 1 and 2 are also available on iPlayer now
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Catherine Cawood is one of the best female characters to grace our screens in recent years.
Yeah I think so too
Totally agree! She is amazing
Tots !!
100% agree
She represents true Britain (if that makes sense)
James completely nails the character, not just the specific accent but the attitude and personality. After watching the first series I was completely stunned to hear how he actually talks I didn't realise he wasn't a local lad. He genuinely captured such a specific type of young male West Yorkshire type it's hard to explain if you're not from there. But it's spot on.
he actually did grow up in yorkshire, it's just he has aristocratic heritage and went to prep school, boarding school and them cambridge uni. he's posh yorkshire!
Love it
Another posh boy playing lower working class roles etc easy to spot which makes it crap acting to me ..... far too many toff posh middle class actors about now
In the first series, it seemed a lot of the actors who obviously aren't from Yorkshire or Lancashire were hamming it up with a lot of 'eeh I'll just stick t'kettle on' and the like (which I feel patronises the fuck out of us notherners) but it wasn't overdone thankfully and considering the monster Royce is a real life posho, he did pretty well, considering....one thing the show didn't get across is the fact that Hebden has been overrun by moneyed twats who have elevated all the property prices beyond the reach of the locals and is full of shops that sell scented candles for seven quid, FFS.
If anybody is interested in the problems of drugs and addiction in and around Hebden Bridge they should check the 2009 documentary 'Shed Your Tears and Walk Away'. Grim but enlightening
I can not believe how different James is to Tommy. Unbelievable acting!!
Wrong..... i knew straight away he was upper class when i saw him act for first time... great acting no
He sounds gay though xxxxxxxxxx
@@kailewis7025 most posh type guys do haha but i dont matter anyway to me
He’s incredible. Such diverse actor
James Norton’s performance of the psychopath, Tommy, is stellar. Completely convincing as a tortured human being. And at the same time, he was playing this lovely minister in Grantchester. So nice to know that it has come back.
Portrayal as a psychopath, yes. Tortured human being - no.
I don't see that, at all. I see him as a truly awful evil creature, devoid of any human traits whatsoever.
Thx for the tip, going to check that out right now :)
I didn't even realise the actor who plays Ryan was the same actor now grown up 😳 but of course now I can see it , this drama is brilliant shame it has to end but can't wait for the finale 😬
God James looks so sweet and handsome here. In every possible way. I have waited so long for Happy Valley, he is worth the wait!
Best British crime series ever - actors are AWESOMELY AWESOME - ALL of them are frikken brilliant ! So glad we got season 3. Sarah Lancashire is just phenomenal in this .
James, Sarah, Siobhan et al all deserve their glorious acting kudos, but I’m surprised and saddened that my fellow Happy Valley fans in the comments are not giving the mad respect he deserves to Ryan, hauntingly, brilliantly, and angelically brought to life in one of the most extraordinary child acting performances I’ve ever seen, by Ryhs Connagh.
So I’ll give this gifted young actor the props he deserves.
He’s a huge part of the show’s S1 & S2 success. I’m glad it’s discussed here in this Q&A but I wish the comments acknowledged the same.
Another posh toff middle class actor etc playing lower class roles... i knew straight away as i watched him act in happy valley which i may add is over hyped crap
He played the child and then a teenager so brilliantly, true to life
I thought he was fine in S1 and S2 but was surprised they'd brought the same actor back for S3, but then he was absolutely brilliant!! He blew me away
James. why would anyone not come back after 7 years, just to see your gorgeous face. I have binge watched the first 2 series so many times over the last 6 years, i almost know it word for word. i just love it and i absolutely love James. Quality actor, the best of the best as is Sarah Lancashire in everything they do
The cast and writing was just flawless... All the actors were amazing...just perfect. The show was formidable 💯😇
Loved, loved, loved the show. James Norton seems like such a lovely guy and fantastic actor.
Mr Norton's portrayal as a psycopath is amazing, completely reminds me of someone i knew who is serving life. He really does deserve the Bond job, if he fancies it, with that amount of talent.
He’s my Bond for sure - he’d do amazing
@@MissGelly I agree, those jaw lines are perfect for a young, tough, ruthless spy character.
@@marjanp4784 Respect to Moore, but, i hope they do go with the ruthless, gritty version.
@@ukqwerty999 I agree...
Ooh! I hadn't thought of him for Bond. But now you mention it ... yeah! I'm on board with that!
A week ago I had not even heard about this series. My mom suggested I watch it. Now I have seen all three seasons in five days.
Did almost exactly the same!! ❤❤❤it!! The Mum bit, very short time! 😁😁
I love the fact that its all the same actors…..It would of been so disappointing not to have had all the original actors…brilliant !!!!
James Norton was Great as the Psychotic Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley ,What an exit his character made at the End of Series 3 in Sergeant Catherine Cawood's Home ,Rhys Connor and Siobhan Finneran were great also in this as Catherine's Siblings ,But all praise goes to Sarah Lancashire as the Emotional Sergeant Catherine Cawood .
Wish there was more instead of 3 series ,But well done to the Makers of this ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just ADORE Siobhan! She is so naturally funny and unbelievably modest and humble bless her 🥰 I've seen almost everything she has been in and she nails it all! I loved hearing that she loves to speak to fans about her character/s in depth, i've written her a lovely letter it's a bit long but hopefully when i send it she recieves it, reads it and appreciates it, i just love her so much!! 😍🥰❤️xxx
Oh, how nice that you wrote her a letter! I do that too. I think they usually do read them, especially these days where letters are so rare. She is wonderful, isn't she. I so loved her scenes in this whole show.
@@nspector Aww thank you so much, it meant the world to me to write it and express how much i adore her, i sent it but no reply so i'm not sure if she recieved it. She is truly a wonderful human being x
Siobhan Finneran is such a great actress.
I'm writing from France and I noticed her in Downton Alley and wished to know more about her.
She's just very good in every character she plays.
I really hope she will do more and more and will get a big audience in a serie of her own because she deserves it so much.
The prison scenes of Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton) manipulating and coercing his "girlfriend" to menace Catherine are stunning acting. James Norton is a brilliant actor. But, love them ALL. Happy Valley is fantastic.
They are unbearably creepy & yet I had to continue watching.
@@LizCurran creepy haha are you joking
What an amazing series it’s so real and gritty so beautifully written and acted .Thank you for this gift it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch can’t wait for Monday nights!!!
My mum introduced me to happy valley, she's obsessed with it, has watched season 1&2 over and over! She's in nz and I'm in Australia, she's so excited because season 3 is premiering this week! I absolutely love catherine and her ballsy no fucks given attitude! What a brilliant cast of actors! Sux that it's not on here in straya. And I have no wifi to stream any tv. But at least mum gets her fix!
We’re in Brisbane and watching it on Binge- great show ❤
@@robertaseenan3904 I'm in brissy too, but no streaming at home. I ring mum each week and she's been telling me what's happening!
It's kinda tragic and sad watching seasons over and over again lol it's ABIT pathetic
Your mum clearly hasn't got much of a life sorry to say
@@robertaseenan3904 Mo
Lol fair play , could James Norton be any different to his character, top actor
Love Sarah Lancashire, love Siobhan Finneran, love George Costigan, just a brilliant cast all round. Great writing, great storylines. I'm so sorry it's finishing for good. It could've endured like 'Line of Duty'.
The scean at the end of series three where Tommy was looking at the photos and crying. Wow that had me feel sorry for Tommy. Such brilliant acting by James. He is amazing. Scene I mean
He's so right about how she flips what you expect from the characters so suddenly. It's one of my favourite things about the show. Someone you peg as a good person making a silly mistake that's escalated suddenly shows themselves as actually rotten, and someone you see as an absolute villain suddenly does something so human it throws you. It's genius
Awwww I've been totally hooked from series 1. I love all the characters. When I listen to the podcast Obssessed with Happy Valley I too remember every detail. Its so good.
I had to watch the first two series all over again to get back up to speed and am now in the middle of series three for the second time Doing much better now in understanding who everyone is and what the little side stories are all about. Eight years is a long time to try to hold all this together. However it is well worth it because the story is so good.
Both actors, Catherine Cawood and James Norton, are so versatile and fantastic to watch. Thanks for uploading this interesting interview.
Thank you for your time, absolutely fascinating.
I couldn't wait for the next episode on Series 3, which airs on two days time. So I have binge watched on Iplayer !😲😲 Also went back to Series 2 to 're-cap on a story line which I couldn't quite recall - the woman who shot her son who was a murderer and took an overdose, and then served time. I shall probably watch it all AGAIN on 15th January ! Thank you for a great programme ! 🙋🇬🇧
James … Happy Valley is West Yorkshire daft lad, but you’re forgiven. I am in North Yorkshire, Whitby… by the sea. Man ..can your real voice be any more mesmerising .. Adore all of you 🎩💪🏽💋
James reminds me a lot of Josh O’Connor who is also a naturally very urbane well spoken guy who played a bluff, gruff Yorkshire lad very convincingly in ‘Gods own country’. Happy Valley is a simply amazing show with a stellar cast (Siobhan and Sarah are phenomenal talents) and I will be very sad to say goodbye to them.
Gods own country is a beautiful film.
@@Destiny93134 I agree 100%. All the big fuss that year was made of ‘Call me by your name’ but I thought GOC was so much better.
@@gerardmackay8909 yep.i didn't like call me by your name at all.gods own country is a masterpiece 👌
@@Destiny93134 couldn’t agree more 👍
Fern. You are right. Can’t wait for this new season to start.
The accents make this so authentic
Been a Huddersfield native I'm really proud of this drama. The Writing and the characters created are superb.
If your proud of this you ought to get a life instead of watching this over the top story lines and characters
Best thing on telly ever
I still love coming back to watch this. Their voices were so beautiful together ❤
James norton is giving me young robert redford vibes here.great actor and seems super sweet.
It’s wired how different they are from the acting roll to real life it’s amazing
He was so good. Outstanding
I just love him in many ways, knowing full well I’m unable to “have”him.Brilliant James Norton.
James, top actor.. they all nailed their parts..kept me glued
Happy valley as a drama is as good as it gets- such great acting and a compelling story. Sarah Lanchashire is soooo good. James Norton is utterly convincing as Tommy Lee - he is also fantastic in Mcmafia -excellent drama that show needed more seasons.
James Norton was absolutely fantastic in McMafia too.
Amazing performances from all cast. Tommy and Catherine!
Such a great show! I LOVE the accents and colloquialisms in Happy Valley-and even though I'm American, I understand *most* of what's being said!😉
James is such a different person outside of character which is testament to how good an actor he is.
Such a great series and cast. James Norton is an amazing actor.
The mark of an outstandingly written and acted character is that you feel so sad that they don’t exist in real life. Catherine Caywood isn’t real - and it makes me upset!
Think he is an actor who can convince you he is that character , having watched him in War and Peace you wouldn't know it was the same actor .
Incredible each season.
So underrated. Like Unforgotten. A crime, police and drama series. Underrated. Great series. Great character building and writing!
Underrated by definition means it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. You must live far away from Europe because happy Valley gets all the ratings and all the accolades and all the praise and all the awards. It literally cannot be more highly rated. The exact *opposite* of the definition of underrated😂
@@nicolestern3829 Nah i live in England mate and i know it gets the awards but it feels like it doesn’t get mentioned enough in the public for being one of the best. Thats the definition of underrated
@@jamesdeegan211 I won’t argue semantics but usually underrated means in the industry not by the general public…. if somethings not mentioned enough in the general public we just say unpopular or not popular … cheers
I find it fake
Underrated? Don't think so!
Fantastic crime tv-serie. The best of all; actors, script, producers. Nothing beat British crime-tv like this. They get it right.
It would be so fun to have an all evening dinner party with the cast of HV. It would be an even greater thrill to hang out with Catherine Cawood! I’ve watched Series 1 & 2 sooooo many times.
Oh my!!! I never even knew he put the northern accent on in Happy Valley 😱😱😱
No, he grew up there. Only, upper class.
Love this series and everything.perfect!
God James Norton is bloody gorgeous …why he wasn’t chosen as Bond i will never know.. he’s suave and sexy with an edge ..🤷♀️
I agree but James is also such a good actor I’m scared of him.
Catherine Cawood is a goddess.😍
Amazing program. Top class actors ❤
Top class haha are you joking
@@arthursteven5601 Why are you even here since you don't like the show nor the actors?
@@s.p.8803 not the actors fault but the script ruined it etc
@@s.p.8803 - It's clearly his mission to go through and respond negatively with the same 'are you joking' response to anyone who comments something positive! 😂
The only crime here is that it's only 6 episodes
Well, to be fair, not the only crime, we do have a good amount of killings this season ... 😉
Just epic
Surprised the main focus Sarah Lancashire has done no press at all for Season 3 unless I've missed it.
Although she doesn't need any plugging as she's amazing!
Perhaps she's busy on another project.
Hardly ever does press or interviews.
She doesn’t do press
I hope this doesn’t mean she’s been bumped off ? X
She did seem to me to be a mite distanced and rather nervy
I forgotten the film name he was in but he played a single dad thst was dying and he had to find the right family for his son he absolutely nailed it, very talented actor.
I'm desperate to watch it but bbciplayer only 2 episodes so far so I've decided to wait till there all out by February and sit back and watch the whole season 3 in the evening instead of having to wait every Sunday.
James voice 😍 off to see if he does audio books 😏😂
Just hoping we don’t have to wait too long, here in USA , for this new series ‼️
I’m in NYC and I’ve downloaded all three aired S3 episodes. Thank you, Internet!
@@nicolestern3829 ooh lucky you…where did you find the new series, that’s not officially here till May, on BBC AMERICA? A channel that misrepresents its own name 🙄🤢.
James Norton is so posh!!!
This gorgeous man should be the next 007....
Perfect 👍
Respectfully, no. He’s too good an actor to be wasted on Bond movies. IMO.
Love them all. Where did he get that fabulous jumper.
It looks identical to one I got from Finisterre. They fo womens too
He’s awesome - so lovely x
It's funny he sounds exactly how he does on happy Valley
Are there any series spoilers in this? I’m saving it up so I can binge all of series 3 on a day off ❤️
No
Hey @BFI that's Siobhan Finneran not Sarah Lancashire.
Thanks!
She was in Dontown Abbey (Finneran)
She is one of the most underrated actors going. And I think Downton is high profile but her work across the board is class.
@britishfilminstitute youre the BFI, you needed a literal YT fan to tell you this?
Claire actually mothered Ryan. Catherine just sacrificed for Ryan. And no one gives Claire a break. Except Neil. Thank goodness for Neil to give her some happiness. One episode left for me to watch. Ryan saying he was trying to figure out for himself how he felt about Tommy was brilliant writing and delivery. Catherine had such empathy for Allison but such hate for some others. She had a range. Best scene coming to Alison’s house. I found myself just yelling at the tv - just tell Ryan. But I do understand the police shelter side of Catherine and why she didn’t. Hate the teacher/husband more than the pharmacist. Some good writing and acting there as well. Could not have been a doctor but wanted to a doctor and family wants to live off income as if he was a doctor. The few lines his daughters had really brought that background out. He was playing doctor with those pills. Gosh Tommy was such a twisted character. Good acting. Back to Neil in a different year he would have been seen as a victim of Victoria Fleming. John as well. Their marriages would not have lasted the affairs that started it but they should not have lost jobs, children, respect from others. Before the murder of Victoria of course. I never felt bad about Victoria or Joanna. It wasn’t hate on Joanna. Her husband took the pills she was supposed to take. I do not even see her as doing illegal drugs. But there was such enjoyment of her husband being in a predicament when missing and when her body discovered. I loved he lost control though all the padlocks in the house. And I don’t blame the pharmacist. She kept changing the story. He and his daughters were threatened higher up. She should not have been killed of course or abused by the husband. The kids need to be away from him. Such a complicated series. Back to the first scene of the entire series think all Ryan needed like the guy in the first scene of season 1 was a demonstration of how petrol turns to flame. Tommy poured petrol on him for pity sakes. So glad I could buy the series and watch the whole of it. Really feel for the fellow about to get married. If Ann just ran the plate number. Gosh. They wanted the uniform’s assist yet they paid them no mind?
Episode two: they showed the taser. Chekhov’s Taser.
Siobhan Finneran needs to get together with the rest of them and do Rita, Sue and Bob forty years on
It's West Yorkshire.
James so not like Tommy. Brilliant performance.
Im not gonna lie I honestly thought James Norton (Tommy Lee Royce) was broad Yorkshire!!! Im from Leeds and he got me believing!!!
There's literally not one bad performance in the whole show
All the characters have crept into my dreams, and I am always disappointed they (not so much the bad guys) are not actually in my life--especially Catherine, Clare, Ryan, Joyce, and Ann.
🌹🖤🌹🇦🇺
👍
There is scope for a prequel though.
Not without Sarah Lancashire sadly
@Nicky Dietrich,
Agreed! Hopefully... : )
prequel means BEFORE ☺️
right i was watching this about the dci inspecter that was being blackmailed by his girlfreind so he killed her,well what happened to him did i miss a show,iam on season 3 last episode ,and he just seemed to disapear,no explanation if he was caught
James Norton should play Ultraman in DC Universe he will be amazing and comic book accurate.
Oh no, please no. Once they embark in these, they almost never come out of it.
@@s.p.8803 If you know who is Ultraman are you will remind him of James.
👌👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤
Poor Siobahn Finneran looked really uncomfortable in this sea of luvvedom 😂
James Norton is a great actor from hooray to Tommy Lee Royce!
She is so modest and humble bless her, i've listened to her speak about it in a podcast and she says she finds interviews and the whole answering questions and fame side of things a bit overwhelming sometimes, she melts my heart 🥰❤️
This series is brilliant. I hate Tommy Lee Royce but then I'm supposed to.
James Norton reminds me a bit of a diluted Tom Hardy .. just a bit
I cannot believe I never watched series 1 and 2 but I thought il watch both series then watch series 3 omg I was hooked the best thing I’ve ever seen for a long long time , the actors the scenery the location just awesome British tv at its best ❤
Just Wonderful ! makes Line of Duty look very average
I know James is tipped to be 007 but personally think he is too good an actor to be wasted on action nonsense.
Someone should cast him as Iago in a production of Othello at some point. He would nail that role.
He'd be an amazing choice
l wonder if anybody will speak with a Yorkshire accent in this next one. Coming from York James Norton really ought to be able to do it.
His accent is spot on
@@Belfastboi Says someone from Durham. Nobody in the West Riding says naut; phonetically it should be nout i.e. it rhymes with the vowel in cold not bout. And the same goes for York where the actor is from.
@billythedog-309 I actually disagree, I think there's some cracking Yorkshire accents going on and I'm from Halifax myself
@@imogen8062 Where are these accents? - none of the principal actors are from Yorkshire and it shows. The one who is from the county, James Norton, doesn't even know how to pronounce 'nowt' properly.
@@imogen8062 Where are these accents? - none of the principal actors are from Yorkshire and it shows. The one who is from the county, James Norton, doesn't even know how to pronounce 'nowt' properly.
Sarah Lancashire is missing? I hope it is not bad omen…
Isnt he good in this, very sinister. He was great in McMafia too, completly different character.
Was it wrong to be yelling 'go on Tommy' at the screen when he leapt over the court screen? 🤪
Claire’s bf is dodgy he might be a rug pull guy.
The one dimensional young Asian policeman in series 1 with ay bye gum Yorkshire accent was a travesty a complete joke.
I live in the area and you would never get a young Asian policeman who looked like him and with a half a ton of make up on and who never ever speak 🗣️ like that. PC gone wrong here although the other young woman white police officer was miscast.
Siobahn Finneran and Sarah Lancashire and others excellent 👍
I haven't even bothered watching season 3 yet cause I've lost the hype of this show after having to wait for so long
Well, you are truly missing out. It is so gripping and intense........best drama on t.v
@@amandabertram7117 They waited too long to put out the next season. Lost all the hype for me
@@devonlindsay5784 Your loss... Do what we did and re-watch S1 and 2 first!
Believe me, it doesn't take long to return!
James Norton is a good but typical actor wanting constant centre stage. So much upstaging in this interview, and the sloppy jumper is very stereotypical.
Ms Lancashire, 'the star of the production', said far more by not being there. Much respect for a great and tactful actress.
yes 🤣🤣🤣but no James 😘no Tom
absolutely stupid they waited so long for season 3. All they had to do was find an actor that could of looked similar to ryan as a teenager... No one would of noticed the difference.
How utterly daft of you. Ryan, and the actor who plays him, has a very specific way of speaking and looks a very specific way. Lol no one could’ve played his part but that young actor.
@@nicolestern3829 LOL it's just a show.. Daft? Did someone piss in your tea? It must be exhausting knowing you. Get a life!
Sally Wainwright doesn't like rushing scripts or churning her work out like hot cakes. She said she wanted to write a worthy script.
Good for her, it's worth the wait.
@@nicolestern3829hy stupid! It will get the views, I know more now watching it than the end of series 2. It’s about getting it right, something they clearly care about, its more believable. You might not have noticed but most would. You’re clearly very short sighted and impatient.
We would definitely have noticed the difference. Without Ryan there would be no story.