Happy Valley is a British drama television programme that debuted on
BBC One on 29 April 2014. The show was written by
Sally Wainwright, and directed by
Euros Lyn, Sally Wainwright, and
Tim Fywell. BBC One producers were in discussion with Wainwright regarding a possible second series and confirmed on 18 August 2014 that the programme had been renewed. Series 2 began filming in August 2015 and will air Tuesday 9 February 2016.