Last Tango in Halifax (season 3)

The season continues to explore the lives of Alan (Derek Jacobi) and Celia (Anne Reid) as their late-in-life romance faces new challenges, while their families grapple with secrets, relationships, and personal growth. Alan's Secret Son. Alan reveals that he has a son, Gary (Rupert Graves), from a brief affair in the 1960s. This revelation shocks Celia and creates tension in their marriage, as Celia struggles to accept Gary's presence in their lives. Caroline's Loss. Caroline (Sarah Lancashire) marries Kate (Nina Sosanya), but their happiness is tragically cut short when Kate dies in a car accident shortly after giving birth to their daughter, Flora. Caroline must navigate her grief while raising Flora as a single mother. Gillian's Struggles. Gillian (Nicola Walker) faces her own demons as she prepares to marry Robbie (Dean Andrews). Flashbacks reveal her guilt over her past actions, including her role in her abusive husband Eddie's death and her infidelity.