Happy Valley final: What time is the last episode and how long is the extended show?

BBC One's Happy Valley will bow out tonight when the final ever episode airs. The police drama, starring Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood, James Norton who plays Tommy Lee Royce and Siobhan Finneran who stars as Clare Cartwright, will broadcast its last instalment on Sunday, February 5.

The drama made its return with season three on New Year's Day after an almost seven-year hiatus. However, BBC bosses confirmed it would be the last ever series. Speaking about the decision to end Happy Valley after just three seasons, writer, creator and executive producer Sally Wainwright said: "The intention developed through conversations I had with Sarah to make it a three-parter, to make a trilogy.

"We always said this would be the final season and it is very definitely the final season." While actors have remained tight-lipped about what to expect in the finale, many viewers have wild theories about the ending. You can read more on those here.

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And here's absolutely everything that's happened in Happy Valley so far so you can make sure you're up to date ahead of the final episode. But what time is the last episode and how long is it on for? Here's what you need to know.

Sarah Lancashire wanted to thank those involved in making the hit show (BBC/Red Productions/Ben Blackall)

What time is Happy Valley on tonight?

The last ever episode will start on BBC One on Sunday, February 5 at 9pm. Season three is made up of six episodes, and this is the last instalment in the series.

However, the episode will be slightly longer than usual as it's been extended for Catherine's final shift. It means fans will get almost 10 minutes of extra action as the series concludes.

The sixth episode in the third and final series of Happy Valley will run for 68 minutes. According to the TV guides the Happy Valley final will run from 9pm to 10:10pm.

While the show has kept its cards close to its chest when it comes to the ending, in fact many different endings have been filmed, a synopsis for the finale reads: "Scores are settled for good on Catherine’s final shift, and Ryan faces a moral dilemma." For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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