The series stars Derek Jacobi as Alan Buttershaw, Anne Reid as Celia Dawson, Sarah Lancashire as Caroline, and Nicola Walker as Gillian.
Main cast
- Alan ButtershawDerek Jacobi1–5Main
- Celia DawsonAnne Reid1–5Main
- Caroline DawsonSarah Lancashire1–5Main
- Gillian ButtershawNicola Walker1–5Main
Supporting cast
- RobbieTony Gardner1–5Supp
- DeanJosh Bolt1–5Supp
- JudithNina Wadia1–5Supp
- RafSacha Dhawan1–4Supp
- TimAlex Price2–5Supp
- GaryJohn Henshaw1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- LilyKatherine Rose Morley1Guest
- WilliamCain Aiden1Guest
- Dr. HelenShirley Henderson3Guest
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About this cast
Last Tango in Halifax follows two widowed childhood sweethearts, Alan and Celia, who rekindle their romance after decades apart. The series primarily stars Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as the elderly couple, with Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker playing their respective daughters Caroline and Gillian.
FAQs
Who plays Alan Buttershaw in Last Tango in Halifax?
Derek Jacobi portrays Alan Buttershaw.
Who plays Celia Dawson in Last Tango in Halifax?
Anne Reid plays Celia Dawson.
Who plays Caroline in Last Tango in Halifax?
Sarah Lancashire plays Caroline Dawson.
How many seasons of Last Tango in Halifax are there?
There are five seasons, aired from 2012 to 2020.
Is Last Tango in Halifax based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama created by Sally Wainwright, though inspired by her grandparents’ late-life romance.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026