It seems TV producers have taken a shine to the Yorkshire town of Halifax, the birthplace of diarist Anne Lister, as there are many films and TV shows that were filmed here over the years.
Halifax became an economic hub, predominantly in woollen manufacture with the iconic Piece Hall square that was later built for trading wool in the town centre. It also became a thriving mill town during the Industrial Revolution with the Dean Clough Mill buildings, which is a surviving landmark.
Last Tango in Halifax The comedy-drama series began broadcasting on BBC One in 2012 and has been praised for its perspective on the older generation. It was created by Sally Wainwright based on the experience of her mother Dorothy who was put in touch with her childhood sweetheart Alec via Friends Reunited after being widowed at the age of 75. Alec had also been recently widowed and the couple fell in love all over again and got married.
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