Happy Valley SPOILER: Tommy Lee Royce shaves off his beard and hair before court appearance

It’s the crime drama that has the country hooked every Sunday night.

And Happy Valley has released a first look at the upcoming episode to air on BBC One, which shows James Norton’s character preparing to appear in court.

The 37-year-old actor plays the villainous murderer and sex offender Tommy Lee Royce. in the drama who grows long hair while in prison.

But Sunday’s installment shows prison staff cutting his hair and beard to prepare him for an important day in court.

Tommy goes topless while being given a makeover while showing off his muscular arms and physique.

In the second image, he looks much more presentable with a clean-shaven face and shorter locks.

Change: Sunday’s installment shows prison staff cutting his hair and beard to prepare him for an important day in court.

It comes after James last week revealed that he loved his Happy Valley character’s long hair and ‘Messiah’ look while filming the latest series of the drama.

She said she liked the look and was often found in the Boots mousse section shopping for products and having many ‘Pantene moments’ on set.

Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, he said: “Director Sally Wainwright knows the look she wants for him, and she’s bold.”

Terrifying: The actor, 37, plays villainous murderer and sex offender Tommy Lee Royce in the drama who grows long locks while in prison

“I loved having long hair, it was fun and I found myself hanging out in the mousse section of Boots. I also have a weird amount of clips of me and ‘Pantene’ moments!’

Speaking about the final series of Happy Valley and the great response it’s had, he added: “It’s a huge relief that people like it, after seven years there was no guarantee anyone would want to see it.”

Asked if he’d miss playing Tommy, he said: “He’s a despicable monster, but he’s become really attractive, a kind of strange distant friend that you love to see.”

“I loved playing him and I miss him and the show.”

Funny: It comes after James last week revealed that he loved his Happy Valley character’s long hair and ‘Messiah’ look while filming the latest series of the drama.

Filming for the long-awaited third and final series began early last year after a six-year hiatus.

In October, the BBC confirmed that a third series of the hit show would be on the way, and that it would be its last.

The final season follows Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) as she investigates a gang murder that leads her back to Tommy and his fight to wipe out the valley’s drug supply.

Different: Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, he said: “I loved having long hair, it was fun and I found myself hanging out in the mousse section of Boots.”

James previously said of reprising his role as Tommy: “Taking on Tommy for the last time is a wonderful and daunting privilege, and something I’ve been looking forward to since we finished the last series six years ago.”

Happy Valley was a huge hit with audiences after it first aired in 2014, winning a BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series, with a second follow-up series in 2016.

And while the role catapulted James to fame, he may have played it too convincingly, with many sending the actor hate mail for his characters’ actions.

In 2017, the London actor revealed that he received death threats for his role in Happy Valley, as some viewers were very scared by his portrayal.

Success: Happy Valley was a huge hit with audiences after its first broadcast in 2014, winning a BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series, with a second follow-up series in 2016 (Sarah Lancashire in her title role)