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BBC Happy Valley viewers notice nod to first-ever episode and spot real 'demise' in finale - and it's not Tommy

Warning spoliers ahead... The gritty BBC One drama first burst onto our screens in 2014 and almost a decade later has come to a nail-biting end

Manchester Evening News

Happy Valley was an endangered species, a beautiful blip, in the ragingly mediocre world of cop shows

In just 18 episodes, Sally Wainwright’s brilliant creation rewrote the rules of the genre, says Nick Hilton. It should be evidence enough for the BBC to take more chances on gutsy storytelling, on regional voices, on heroes who neither look nor sound like James Bond

The Independent UK

BBC Happy Valley's James Norton shares simple sign-off as he's inundated with messages after Tommy Lee Royce ending

Warning spoilers... The actor was seen in the role of the ultimate villain for the last time

Manchester Evening News

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BBC Happy Valley's 'powerful ending' praised as Catherine Cawood's fate revealed in finale

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Nottingham Post

Sarah Lancashire's thoughtful gift to BBC Happy Valley co-stars with parting quote

WARNING SPOILERS: The last-ever episode saw us tuning in to the ending of Catherine's 30-year policing career

Manchester Evening News

Happy Valley, the town of 'offcumdens', Airbnbs and hummus - the reality of living in Hebden Bridge

What’s it like to actually live there, away from Sally Wainwright’s fictional storylines?

Wales Online

Happy Valley fans spot 'genius' way finale paid tribute to the very first episode

***THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE HAPPY VALLEY FINALE***Happy Valley made a subtle nod to the crime drama's very first episode during the BBC series grand finale on Sunday night

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Happy Valley creator hailed as 'a genius' thanks to 'hilarious' gripping series finale

***SPOILERS*** Happy Valley came to a conclusion tonight, as we finally learned what happened to Catherine Cawood and her arch nemesis Tommy Lee Royce - with fans of the BBC series particularly enjoying the finale's comedic moments

Daily Mirror

Happy Valley fans hail 'powerful ending' as Catherine Cawood's fate reveled in dramatic finale

During her last day in uniform she had been involved in one huge final confrontation with the man responsible for ruining much of her life.

Daily Record

Happy Valley fans convinced show will return as finale leaves questions left unanswered

***THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE HAPPY VALLEY FINALE***Happy Valley came to a nail-biting end on Sunday night, but some fans are sure we may see Catherine Cawood on our screens again

Daily Mirror

BBC Happy Valley just gave subtle shout out to rival TV drama during its finale

CONTAINS SPOILERS: Happy Valley concluded as fans said ta ta to Catherine, Tommy and Ryan

Wales Online

How did Happy Valley end? BBC drama wraps with 'last second' death as one text changes everything

Hit BBC series Happy Valley came to an end on Sunday night with the third and final episode of its third series

Chronicle Live

BBC Happy Valley: Sally Wainwright has just ended her popular drama with the most satisfying twist

CONTAINS SPOILERS: Sally Wainwright teaches us to not rest on our laurels, speculate or anything else when it comes to the Sarah Lancashire drama

Wales Online

Happy Valley fans hail Sarah Lancashire ‘masterclass’ in fiery finale

Warning: Spoilers ahead

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The Guardian - UK

Happy Valley recap: series three finale – Sarah Lancashire is utterly monumental

What an absolutely electrifying ending. Sally Wainwright masterfully wrongfooted viewers, while the show’s star was outstanding. Baftas surely beckon

The Guardian - UK

Happy Valley finale review – one of TV’s greatest trilogies gets a fiery farewell

This awe-inspiring drama’s ending was full of redemption, justice and bitter laughs. Together, Sarah Lancashire and Sally Wainwright are invincible

Daily Mirror

Happy Valley ending revealed as Catherine Cawood's fate confirmed in dramatic finale

***SPOILERS*** Happy Valley concluded its third and final series this evening, drawing to a close the long-running conflict between Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce in a dramatic final showdown

Wales Online

BBC Happy Valley viewers ‘in bits’ as Catherine Cawood has epiphany about grandson Ryan

CONTAINS SPOILERS: The tough-talking sergeant played by Sarah Lancashire has finally seen teenager Ryan in his true colours

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Wales Online

Tense moment during BBC Happy Valley finale that had viewers screaming at their TVs

CONTAINS SPOILERS: Viewers took to social media as James Norton's Tommy Lee Royce was finally reunited with Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire)

Wales Online

Will there be a series 4 of Happy Valley?

Happy Valley actors Sarah Lancashire, James Norton and Siobhan Finneran won't be returning for season 4 of the BBC drama - this is why

Manchester Evening News

'Offcumdens', hummus and valley bottom fever: What it's really like to live in Happy Valley

'There are so many properties that are AirBnbs it makes it really hard to find a place to live'

Daily Mirror

Happy Valley sisters Catherine Cawood and Clare 'click' perfectly, says TV pal

Benidorm actress Sherrie Hewson - who has worked with both Sarah and Siobhan - says the pair are 'fantastic' together on BBC hit show Happy Valley and "deserve every award they're going to get"

Chronicle Live

Will Happy Valley come back? BBC drama's finale leaves fans asking the same thing

Happy Valley's final episode will air on BBC on Sunday night, as the Sally Wainwright drama's third series ends

Wales Online

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

Happy Valley start time for the final and how long the last episode is on for as the popular BBC series wraps up for good

Wales Online

The simple but brilliant way BBC Happy Valley has united the TV-watching nation

It seems that every man and his dog are counting down to the finale of the Sarah Lancashire drama

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