Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I have listened to the hype and the IMDB rating hype Expected it to be amazing so we started first 2 episodes of series 1 last night It is good but blimey it's grim. It's really dark and should be named Non- happy Valley I quite like the West Yorkshire scenery and the story but not sure I have the stomach to watch again tonight......might leave me too depressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) "Happy" is meant to be ironic. I like "Sheffield Jail". They don't have one there. Edited January 23 by Griff "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza77 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 34 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: I have listened to the hype and the IMDB rating hype Expected it to be amazing so we started first 2 episodes of series 1 last night It is good but blimey it's grim. It's really dark and should be named Non- happy Valley I quite like the West Yorkshire scenery and the story but not sure I have the stomach to watch again tonight......might leave me too depressed We've just re watched series 1 and 2, before catching up with the final episodes. It's enjoyable, even if half of the time we're just debating exactly where all the locations are. Please view my photos. http://www.hughesphoto.co.uk/ Little Nook Farm - Caravan Club Certificated Location in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. http://www.facebook.com/LittleNookFarm Little Nook Cottage - 2-bed self-catering cottage in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. Book now via airbnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 there's a TV thread for this see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 26 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: there's a TV thread for this Yeah fine move it to there then.. It's still a depressing show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostik Bailey Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: I have listened to the hype and the IMDB rating hype Expected it to be amazing so we started first 2 episodes of series 1 last night It is good but blimey it's grim. It's really dark and should be named Non- happy Valley I quite like the West Yorkshire scenery and the story but not sure I have the stomach to watch again tonight......might leave me too depressed Did exactly the same dropped it after 2 episodes far too depressing. I don’t mind drama but not this. I was actually surprised that Phil Redmond had nothing to do with it, since it was straight out of his depressing “realism” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bostik Bailey said: Did exactly the same dropped it after 2 episodes far too depressing. I don’t mind drama but not this. I was actually surprised that Phil Redmond had nothing to do with it, since it was straight out of his depressing “realism” We've just done episode 3 .....extraordinarily it gets even more depressing..... ...her cop colleague gets repeatedly and deliberately slowly run over....then all the fall out of that on this same evening mixes with .......her seeing flashback images of her daughter hanging herself, her delinquent grandson shouting at her ( because her ex husband wants nothing to do with him as he was the product of her dead daughters rape), her ex-heroin addict sister trying to comfort her, her ex husband trying to sh*g her behind his new wife's back, her boss trying to manipulate her to let off a politician she nicked for cocaine possession.....all while failing to catch her daughters rapist who has just raped and kidnapped another woman...oh and she has a black eye through out after getting tw****ed in the face by drug dealers It should be called 'Not so happy Valley' Are all Northern towns like this? Edited January 23 by Bedfordshire Bronco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 36 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: We've just done episode 3 .....extraordinarily it gets even more depressing..... ...her cop colleague gets repeatedly and deliberately slowly run over....then all the fall out of that on this same evening mixes with .......her seeing flashback images of her daughter hanging herself, her delinquent grandson shouting at her ( because her ex husband wants nothing to do with him as he was the product of her dead daughters rape), her ex-heroin addict sister trying to comfort her, her ex husband trying to sh*g her behind his new wife's back, her boss trying to manipulate her to let off a politician she nicked for cocaine possession.....all while failing to catch her daughters rapist who has just raped and kidnapped another woman...oh and she has a black eye through out after getting tw****ed in the face by drug dealers It should be called 'Not so happy Valley' Are all Northern towns like this? There's more going on in one series of happy valley than would go on in a lifetime of policing in Calderdale some might say. There are lots of problems in lots of towns and cities right across the country, some more severe than others. It is a very good show otherwise though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 9 hours ago, Tommygilf said: There's more going on in one series of happy valley than would go on in a lifetime of policing in Calderdale some might say. There are lots of problems in lots of towns and cities right across the country, some more severe than others. It is a very good show otherwise though! Huge amount going on Think we are going to keep watching....episode 4 tonight I was of course kidding about suggesting all Northern towns are like that! I think Calderdale- Skipton area is my favourite part of West /lower North Yorkshire ....in terms of what it offers etc. Me and the missus have discussed moving there in 10/15 years when kids have gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 The show is written by a Lancastrian from Oldham ... a place that makes Halifax look like the Bahamas. Obviously: - She's now married to a rich bloke from Burnley and they live in that well-known patch of Lancashire ... London. Properties in Richmond reportedly had an overall average price of £1,042,213 over the last year. -She's a true Lancastrian and sets her Happy Valley scripts in Yorkshire - She could have had the common decency to set them in Leeds. 1 Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza77 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 This was one of the inspirations for at least some of the storylines. Shed Your Tears and Walk Away https://g.co/kgs/w7oHWL 1 Please view my photos. http://www.hughesphoto.co.uk/ Little Nook Farm - Caravan Club Certificated Location in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. http://www.facebook.com/LittleNookFarm Little Nook Cottage - 2-bed self-catering cottage in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. Book now via airbnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 41 minutes ago, Wolford6 said: The show is written by a Lancastrian from Oldham ... a place that makes Halifax look like the Bahamas. Obviously: - She's now married to a rich bloke from Burnley and they live in that well-known patch of Lancashire ... London. Properties in Richmond reportedly had an overall average price of £1,042,213 over the last year. -She's a true Lancastrian and sets her Happy Valley scripts in Yorkshire - She could have had the common decency to set them in Leeds. The writer (Sally Wainwright) was born in Huddersfield and brought up in Sowerby Bridge which as well as Halifax and Hebden Bridge are the settings for the programme. She now lives in Oxfordshire. The main actor (Sarah Lancashire) was born in Oldham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidi Fidi Gold Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 46 minutes ago, Wolford6 said: The show is written by a Lancastrian from Oldham ... a place that makes Halifax look like the Bahamas. Obviously: - She's now married to a rich bloke from Burnley and they live in that well-known patch of Lancashire ... London. Properties in Richmond reportedly had an overall average price of £1,042,213 over the last year. -She's a true Lancastrian and sets her Happy Valley scripts in Yorkshire - She could have had the common decency to set them in Leeds. I thought Sally Wainwright was from Yorkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Happy Valley is a documentary, not a drama series. Lancashire's husband is that renowned friend of rugby league Peter Salmon who, when appointed Head of BBC North, refused to relocate there. 1 "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." JohnM - 17/01/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Wolford6 said: The show is written by a Lancastrian from Oldham ... a place that makes Halifax look like the Bahamas. Obviously: - She's now married to a rich bloke from Burnley and they live in that well-known patch of Lancashire ... London. Properties in Richmond reportedly had an overall average price of £1,042,213 over the last year. -She's a true Lancastrian and sets her Happy Valley scripts in Yorkshire - She could have had the common decency to set them in Leeds. Ha! ....never really spent time in Oldham so I'll take your word for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 4 hours ago, Sidi Fidi Gold said: I thought Sally Wainwright was from Yorkshire. She is. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidi Fidi Gold Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, gingerjon said: She is. Its just that the poster I was replying to said she was from Oldham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Episode 4 and 5 done .....I need a drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Just finished it I get why people say it's good but the relentless misery means I'm a no for series 2 I started to really hate Sarah L by the end too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Watt Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Just finished it I get why people say it's good but the relentless misery means I'm a no for series 2 I started to really hate Sarah L by the end too.... Watched Series 1 and 2 seemingly years ago and now up to episode 3 in Series 3 which is currently on one of our Government channels. My wife loves the show! Isn't the nearest high security prison to Sheffield at Wakefield? A Hull school classmate worked there as a prison officer for a while after training at Brixton back in the early 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 7 hours ago, George Watt said: Watched Series 1 and 2 seemingly years ago and now up to episode 3 in Series 3 which is currently on one of our Government channels. My wife loves the show! Isn't the nearest high security prison to Sheffield at Wakefield? A Hull school classmate worked there as a prison officer for a while after training at Brixton back in the early 60's. The prison in series 1 says HMP Dewsbury....which I am sure does not exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans82 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Best thing on television , Sarah Lancashire should walk away with the Bafta .Story moves along at a fast rate unlike most dramas which are long and drawn out and stretch to 6 episodes when they could all have been wrapped up in 2 . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 26/01/2023 at 01:54, George Watt said: Watched Series 1 and 2 seemingly years ago and now up to episode 3 in Series 3 which is currently on one of our Government channels. My wife loves the show! Isn't the nearest high security prison to Sheffield at Wakefield? A Hull school classmate worked there as a prison officer for a while after training at Brixton back in the early 60's. Monster Mansion, on Love Lane next to a Brewery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Tommygilf said: Monster Mansion, on Love Lane next to a Brewery Or Home Sweet Home? Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 20 hours ago, ivans82 said: Best thing on television , Sarah Lancashire should walk away with the Bafta .Story moves along at a fast rate unlike most dramas which are long and drawn out and stretch to 6 episodes when they could all have been wrapped up in 2 . Lightening fast pace...almost shockingly so On reflection after a day or two I've increased my IMDB score from 6 to 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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