NTAs 2023: Halifax's Happy Valley is shortlisted at National Television Awards for Returning Drama and Drama Performance

A popular BBC drama that was filmed and set in and around Halifax has been shortlisted at this year’s National Television Awards (NTAs).
By Abigail Kellett
Published 15th Aug 2023, 09:00 BST
Updated 15th Aug 2023, 16:06 BST
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Happy Valley, which aired its third and final series earlier this year, has been shortlisted for awards in two categories.

The Sally Wainwright series saw millions tune into each episode and has been shortlisted in the Returning Drama category.

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The series is up against some stiff competition with BBC’s Call the Midwife, ITV detective drama Vera and Netflix’s Stranger Things.

Sarah Lancashire and James Norton have both also been nominated for their performances as Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce respectively in the Drama Performance category.

Others nominated in that category are Brenda Blethyn for her role as DCI Vera Stanhope in Vera, India Amarteifio who portrayed Young Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and Judy Parfitt, Sister Monica Joan in Call the Midwife.

To vote visit www.nationaltvawards.com

The National Television Awards 2023 will take place on September 5 at London's 02 Arena.

Related topics:Happy ValleyHalifaxVera StanhopeBBCBrenda BlethynNetflixITV