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Season 5 – Last Tango in Halifax

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86% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
This romantic comedy involves Alan Buttershaw and Celia Dawson, two 70-something widowed people. After their respective grandsons put their profiles on a popular social-networking site, the two rediscover feelings for each other similar to the ones they had many decades earlier as teenagers. Their relationship is a celebration of the power of love at any age, but it comes with obstacles -- namely their families. Alan's daughter, Gillian, and Celia's daughter, Caroline, are polar opposites and, while neither would ever think about getting in the way of her parent's happiness, the situation is a bit disconcerting.
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Don Aucoin Boston Globe 12/29/2023
By the end, Last Tango in Halifax had begun to spin its narrative wheels. But it’s notable that at no point did the performances flag. Go to Full Review Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald 08/12/2020
It's as embracingly warm and bracingly funny as it's always been. It's full of beautiful small touches. Go to Full Review Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) 02/25/2020
4/5
A defiantly robust return. Go to Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com 01/29/2021
8/10
Still beautifully acted and the plot still manages to enthrall the viewer. Want another season but if it has to end this is a good way. Go to Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek 02/25/2020
This beautifully arranged story of three or four (intermarried) families in a country village is a cameo of the UK painted with the finest brush. This new instalment feels as though the series never went away. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gayle K 07/14/2024 I have watched all of the seasons of this charming British family drama comedy. The acting is superb! This show does such a unique job at making all the characters loveable enough and flawed enough to keep watching! The story lines are diverse and inresting rather than just formulaic. It makes one, laugh, cry and is quite relatble. Great for binging and delightful to watch. See more Rusty J @Rusted 01/01/2023 Last Tango is top notch -slight slippage in season 5 but still ranked great especially compared to other series. You won't be disappointed with this one See more Jeremy P 09/18/2022 I loved all 5 seasons of this show (season 4 was a 2-part Christmas special), but Rotten Tomatoes will only let me rate/review one season at a time. It was funny, heartwarming, poignant and at times devastating. Very rarely have I both laughed uncontrollably and openly wept at the same show. Kudos to the writers, directors and actors for working so well together to make such a great show. See more 11/17/2020 Great series, great characters, and wonderful stories! Hats off!! See more 10/12/2020 Last Tango in Halifax is a charming series about some older people in the UK. I like the sense of humor. See more Read all reviews
Last Tango in Halifax — Season 5

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Cast & Crew

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Derek Jacobi

Alan Buttershaw

Anne Reid

Celia Dawson

Sarah Lancashire

Caroline

Nicola Walker

Gillian

Tony Gardner

John

Ronni Ancona

Judith

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 23, 2020 Alan and Celia are seven years into their marriage but are not seeing eye to eye; Alan's brother, Ted, plans to visit; tempers flare when money becomes the topic of conversation at a birthday celebration. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 1, 2020 Celia and Alan's relationship comes under increasing strain; Ted arrives with two young New Zealanders in tow; a giraffe creates anxiety for Gillian; Judith looks to the future as John looks the other way. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 8, 2020 There's chaos at the bungalow as work begins to strip out the old kitchen; Alan's new supermarket job brings an unexpected challenge when Harrison takes a shine to him; an overburdened Celia is called upon to travel by bus. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 15, 2020 Ted and Harrison go on an adventure; Gillian is pushed to the breaking point at the farm; Caroline finds herself at the heart of an unlikely love triangle. Details

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Last Tango in Halifax — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Gareth Bryn
Executive Producer
Faith Penhale, Laura Lankester, Sally Wainwright
Screenwriter
Sally Wainwright
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 23, 2020