Happy Valley FIRST LOOK at Episode Five

Happy Valley has shared a first look at the fifth episode of the gripping drama, which marks the penultimate viewing before the grand finale.

Viewers last saw villain Tommy Lee Royce escape from a courtroom and flee into the streets of Leeds after two of Knezevic’s thugs caused a diversion.

Tommy yelled “I’m a cop” as he pushed past the civilians and made his way outside, before bumping into a nearby kiosk where his biker costume was waiting for him.

He is free! Happy Valley has shared a first look at the fifth episode of the gripping drama, which marks the penultimate viewing before the grand finale.

New stills from the upcoming episode show Tommy in cycling gear, looking out over the countryside as he plans his next move after the breakout.

In another image, the killer drinks a hidden bottle of whiskey as a manhunt begins to capture him.

After her escape, Catherine is seen looking understandably distraught in a picture with her sister Clare.

Manhunt: In another image, the killer swallows a hidden bottle of whiskey as a manhunt begins for his capture.

Manhunt: In another image, the killer swallows a hidden bottle of whiskey as a manhunt begins for his capture.

The first images come after James revealed his leg was left injured and bleeding after filming his epic courtroom escape stunt.

Sunday’s episode focused on his character making a daring escape at his court hearing where he was on trial. on a gangland murder charge.

During the trial, he climbed onto the box where criminals are held in the courtroom and left the building.

Oh no!  The first images come after James revealed that his leg was left injured and bleeding after filming his epic courtroom escape stunt.

Oh no! The first images come after James revealed that his leg was left injured and bleeding after filming his epic courtroom escape stunt.

He told Radio 4 about filming the scene in episode four where he escapes: ‘He was tall climbing over the edge of the box!

“With stunts you’re always full of adrenaline and you think you can do anything and then you do it and you’re like oh!

‘After that I looked down and my leg was bleeding. But the stunt looked great and felt great.

Drama: Sunday's episode focused on his character making a daring escape at his court hearing where he was on trial on a gang murder charge.

Drama: Sunday’s episode focused on his character making a daring escape at his court hearing where he was on trial on a gang murder charge.

Scary: During the trial, he climbed onto the box where criminals are held in the courtroom and fought his way out of the building.

Scary: During the trial, he climbed onto the box where criminals are held in the courtroom and fought his way out of the building.

There is an energy in Tommy. He’s an animal, a life force and unstoppable, so when he gets carried away he’s a lot of fun.”

The last five minutes of the latest episode of the hit BBC drama saw major breakthroughs in both stories, as Rob Hepworth discovered the body of his wife Joanna and Tommy made his great escape.

One fan stated that the show “makes it impossible to go to bed early” as the episode ended with another cliffhanger and the prospect of a final showdown between Sergeant Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) and Royce.

Location: Tommy is seen running from the courtroom after his escape through the streets of Leeds.

Location: Tommy is seen running from the courtroom after his escape through the streets of Leeds.

Elsewhere in his interview with Radio 4, Jame discussed the third and final season and the popularity of the show.

He said: “We’re very aware that this is a pretty special series, so it’s a total treat to be back, there’s pressure to get it right, but we feed off of that expectation which feeds us in a positive way.”

On the end of this series that has not yet aired, he added: ‘I think it will leave people satisfied. It’s great.

Pain: He told Radio 4 about filming the scene in episode four where he runs away: 'He was tall climbing over the edge of the box!  Then I looked down and my leg was bleeding.

Pain: He told Radio 4 about filming the scene in episode four where he runs away: ‘He was tall climbing over the edge of the box! Then I looked down and my leg was bleeding.

“She’s the writer Sally Wainwright who lets herself go and goes against expectations, but also gives people what they want. It was a rollercoaster shooting it.

On keeping the plot under wraps, he went on to explain: ‘I’m pretty good at keeping it under wraps. I haven’t told many people, I haven’t told my family.

“My father is the worst keeper of any secret, so I hid it fiercely even though I thought they were sometimes on set as extras.”

“Plus, nobody really wants to know: most people who know and love the show aren’t interested in hearing what happens, most people want to have the full Happy Valley experience.”

Timing: The final five minutes of the final episode of the hit BBC drama saw important developments in both stories, as Rob Hepworth discovered the body of his wife Joanna and Tommy made his great escape (Tommy imagined himself preparing for his appearance before the court)

Timing: The final five minutes of the final episode of the hit BBC drama saw important developments in both stories, as Rob Hepworth discovered the body of his wife Joanna and Tommy made his great escape (Tommy imagined himself preparing for his appearance before the court)

He also talked about his reaction to reading the final page of the script for the third and final season.

James said: “This could be a spoiler, but yeah, I put it down and had to breathe.” I felt a melancholic tinge as it is the end of a very important chapter in our lives, ten years have passed. There was shock, but also nostalgia.

Happy Valley continues on BBC One Sunday at 9pm