Last Tango In Halifax had been historically based over the Pennines in Manchester, with visits to Yorkshire for certain key locations. For series 5 we decided to move the whole production across and base it out of Leeds. Some of the characters had moved house and we exploited the scenery of the Ripponden Valley along with Ilkley, Halifax and Bridlington on the East Yorkshire Coast. I firmly believe Yorkshire offers a rich and varied landscape, from spectacular Pennine hills, former industrial towns like Halifax and the wide expanse of the Wolds in East Yorkshire. Even the M62 snaking through the Pennines lent itself to some stunning drone shots. We also crewed locally as much as we could and tapped in to the wealth of talent based in the area, including using local facilities for camera and lighting.

Ken Horn, Producer, Last Tango In Halifax