(James Norton): A violent criminal and the primary antagonist.
(Sarah Lancashire): A no-nonsense police sergeant living with her sister and raising her grandson, Ryan.
: Created, written, and directed by Sally Wainwright , the series is noted for its gritty realism and strong female lead. "Happy Valley" Episode #1.1(2014)
(Charlie Murphy): The target of the kidnapping and daughter of a wealthy businessman.
(Steve Pemberton): An accountant who sets the kidnapping plot in motion out of resentment. (James Norton): A violent criminal and the primary
: Catherine Cawood learns that Tommy Lee Royce , the man she believes raped her daughter and drove her to suicide, has been released from prison and is back in the Calder Valley.
: The series was a major hit, with the first season averaging over 8 million viewers in the UK. How to Watch (Charlie Murphy): The target of the kidnapping and
: When Kevin's boss later offers to help him, Kevin tries to call off the kidnapping, but Cowgill and his associates—including Tommy Lee Royce—decide to go ahead with the crime regardless. Key Characters