Film crews flock to Halifax as Happy Valley begins filming

Sarah Lancashire returns to West Yorkshire for the third and final series

The Calder Valley has played a key role in the series
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 18th Jan 2022

The third and final series of Happy Valley has begun filming around Halifax in West Yorkshire.

Sarah Lancashire's begun filming as Sergeant Catherine Cawood after a six year break from the critically-acclaimed drama.

The first two series each won BAFTAs, with writer and creator Sally Wainwright picking up the prize for Best Drama Writer.

Speaking about third series after it was announced last year, she said: “I'm delighted to find myself back in the world of Catherine Cawood and her family and colleagues for the final instalment of the Happy Valley trilogy.

"It’s been wonderful to see the lasting impact this series has had on audiences all over the world."

Halifax is the new Hollywood

The Happy Valley crew aren't the only film-makers who've been spotted in Halifax this week.

It's believed Marvel Studios have also been filming scenes for a new series starring Samuel L. Jackson at the Piece Hall.

Secret Invasion was announced last year, and is expected to premiere in 2022.

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