The BAFTA-winning comedy-drama about romance and second chances returns for a second season as the reunited childhood sweethearts Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) plan a life together. As secrets from the past come tumbling out and family members adjust to changing relationships, can Alan and Celia find the long-awaited happiness they deserve?
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Whole family around the table. Clockwise from top: Anne Reid as Celia, Edward Ashley as William, Nina Sosanya as Kate, Tony Gardner as John, Louis Greatorex as Lawrence, Sarah Lancashire as Sarah, Derek Jacobi as Alan.
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At the hospital: Nicola Walker as Gillian, Derek Jacobi as Alan, Anne Reid as Celia, Sarah Lancashire as Caroline .
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At the registrar: Alexis Platt as Dave, Ant Bacon as Registrar, Anne Reid as Celia, Derek Jacobi as Alan, Shshil Chudasama as Azeem, Nicola Walker as Gillian.
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Josh Bolt as Raff, Paul Copley as Harry, Katherine Rose Morley as Ellie.
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Derek Jacobi as Alan and the baby.
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A fight breaks out: Tony Gardner as John, Nicola Walker as Gillian, Dean Andrews as Robbie, Ronnie Ancona as Judith.
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Gemma Jones as Muriel, Celia's sister.
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Nicola Walker as Gillian, Sarah Lancashire as Caroline.
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The wedding party: Front row from L-R: Edward Ashley as William, Louis Greatorex as Lawrence, Sarah Lancashire as Caroline, Anne Reid as Celia, Derek Jacobi as Alan, Nicola Walker as Gillian, Josh Bolt as Raff, Katherine Rose Morley as Ellie. Back row from L-R: Felix Johnson as Angus, Nina Sosanya as Kate, Gemma Jones as Muriel, Paul Copley as Harry, Timothy West as Ted, Dean Andrews as Robbie, Rachel Leskovac as Cheryl.
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Derek Jacobi as Alan and Anne Reid as Celia.
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Nicola Walker as Gillian, Sarah Lancashire as Caroline.
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Katherine Rose Morley as Ellie with baby.
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Episode One airs Sun., June 29 at 8 p.m. & repeats Sat., July 5 at 9 p.m. - As Alan and Celia seize the day, Gillian spirals into a dark place as skeletons surface. Caroline’s fractious relationship with John leads her to rethink living arrangements as she makes a bold decision involving Kate.
Episode Two airs Sun., July 6 at 8 p.m. & repeats Sat., July 12 at 9 p.m. - Alan and Celia’s first day as husband and wife is filled with tension. A new arrival surprises everyone, most of all Gillian. Caroline finds a way to buy John out of the house, but will Kate’s desire to have a baby threaten their relationship?
Episode Three airs Sun., July 13 at 8 p.m. & repeats Sat., July 19 at 9 p.m. - Gillian is devastated when Celia inadvertently reveals a secret she has kept since she was 15. Alan and Gillian’s already fractious relationship suffers as he distances himself further from her. Kate feels awkward around Lawrence, who finds his mum’s new relationship difficult to accept.
Episode Four airs Sun., July 20 at 8 p.m. & repeats Sat., July 26 at 9 p.m. - Sad news inspires Alan and Celia to have another wedding ceremony attended by all of their family and friends. Caroline whisks Kate off on a romantic weekend, but a disagreement threatens to end the relationship. Just as Gillian and Robbie are back on friendlier terms, a revelation from Judith changes everything.
Episode Five airs Sunday, July 27 at 8 p.m. (no Saturday repeat) - Celia reluctantly introduces Alan to her sister, Muriel. Caroline is stunned to learn that Kate is pregnant and receives a further blow from John when he delivers news. A drunk Gillian shares a sinister secret with Caroline.
Episode Six airs Sunday, August 3 at 8 p.m. (no Saturday repeat) - A surprise visitor makes Alan's day. Caroline promises to keep Gillian’s formidable secret, as long as she steers clear of Robbie. Kate’s gesture at Alan and Celia’s wedding stuns both Caroline and the crowd.
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