Mark Stanley

2023 - 1 - 29

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Happy Valley's Mark Stanley on 'nasty' character and being on set ... (Yorkshire Live)

Happy Valley star Mark Stanley, who plays Rob Hepworth on the show, shared insights into his character on today's Sunday Brunch on Channel 4.

While on the show, he also gave some insight into his character Rob. He praised the show's creator Sally Wainwright for her scripts and ability to tell stories. In one subplot on the show, abusive PE teacher Rob Hepworth is shown to not care when his wife goes missing and to have locks on everything, including the fridge, at home. [The 21 Yorkshire criminals that were always going to be caught](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/21-yorkshire-criminals-were-always-26086214) [The best and worst things about living in Huddersfield according to those who know best](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/best-worst-things-living-huddersfield-26086511) [Strictly's Helen Skelton terrified as man hurls glass bottle on Leeds night out](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/strictlys-helen-skelton-terrified-man-26100652) [Life in the tiny Yorkshire Dales hamlet where King Charles once bought gloves](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/life-tiny-yorkshire-dales-hamlet-26085879) [Get the latest Yorkshire Live news with our email newsletters](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/latest-yorkshirelive-news-email-newsletters-18231022) He was talking about his role and the show and the way the show is made. Happy Valley star Mark Stanley, who plays Rob Hepworth on the show, shared insights into his character on today's Sunday Brunch on Channel 4.

Inside Happy Valley star Mark Stanley's off-screen life with Line of ... (The Irish Sun)

DRAMA fans are used to seeing Mark Stanley as violent PE teacher Rob Hepworth in Happy Valley.The 34-year-old actor has also starred in other gritty s.

Together forever ❤️." My soul mate @markstanley2020. [The Rig](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/10011178/who-stars-in-the-rig/), and posted a sweet photo of them together at the premier.

Mark Stanley has a very famous girlfriend – but who is the Happy ... (Entertainment Daily)

The actor, who is on Sunday Brunch today (January 29), has a gorgeous partner that many crime drama fans will instantly recognise. So who is Mark Stanley dating ...

The top 6 fan theories here!](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/tv/happy-valley-ending-theories-catherine-tommy-ryan-killed-dead/) [The Rig](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/the-rig/). [Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix](https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentdailyfix) and share your thoughts. [Rochenda](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/tv/line-of-dutys-rochenda-sandall-hints-we-might-not-find-out-who-h-is/) is perhaps best known for her role in Line Of Duty. [Happy Valley](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/happy-valley/). [Line Of Duty](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/line-of-duty/), The Rig, Channel 4 true crime drama Deceit and Small Axe.

Happy Valley star pays tribute to 'amazing' writer Sally Wainwright (Daily Express)

Happy Valley's third series has not disappointed its loyal fans, continuing to captivate BBC audiences every Sunday evening with its tense scenes and ...

I think I miss that with telly." "Is that true or is that just a myth?" "I'm so glad that I can't binge it!" "They've left it a good amount of time to have people hankering after it. "Yeah, and everything is on the page," Mark revealed. "And is it true Sally doesn't like things improvised?"

Happy Valley star Mark Stanley addresses improvisation rumours ... (WalesOnline)

The actor plays abuser Rob Hepworth in popular BBC drama, Happy Valley.

"People just absolutely love it," Mark agreed, before explaining how easy it is to get hooked on the drama. Mark plays Ryan Cawood’s abusive PE teacher Rob Hepworth in the smash-hit [BBC ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/bbc)drama. Discussing his character, Mark described how, "he is someone who definitely struggles with control issues." I mean, that's the biggest thing on the telly." [Channel 4](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/channel-4)’s Sunday Brunch. She's got a way of weaving this northern humour and irony."

BBC Happy Valley actor Mark Stanley's Line of Duty star girlfriend ... (WalesOnline)

CONTAINS SPOILERS: The Happy Valley star plays Rob Hepworth, but he's starred in some of our biggest dramas of the past decade and has a famous partner.

[whattowatch.com](https://www.whattowatch.com/features/exclusive-happy-valley-star-mark-stanley-reveals-whats-next-for-rob-hepworth-following-faisals-attack-on-joanna): "Viewers really got on board with Trigger Point and The Thief, his Wife and a Canoe. He had a role in Game of Thrones as Grenn, White House Farm as Colin Caffell and cop dramas Honour and The Bay. The controlling character is currently in a big dilemma after discovering the body of his murdered wife, Joanna (Mollie Winnard) and, while he didn't do it, Sarah Lancashire's Catherine Cawood already has his card marked for domestic abuse. The high-ranking OCG member oversaw the brutal murder of Stephen Graham's character, John Corbett, and viewers fumed at the end of that series as she was placed in a witness protection programme. I’m happy to say I haven’t been approached by any Happy Valley fans yet. As the series draws to a close - there are spoilers below - we're left thinking how Rob will deal with the discovery of his wife's body in their garage and hopefully his sad daughters will go to live with their grandparents and the little one will finally take her coat off. [ already have their predictions how the series will end](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/happy-valley-viewers-predict-how-26044850), while we've made the (extremely strong) case why the Sally Wainwright show is the best UK drama, ever - [ read that here.](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/eight-reasons-happy-valley-really-25991237) For the latest news on the series and from the world of TV and Showbiz, then [sign up to WalesOnline's newest newsletter here](https://data.reachplc.com/230183640178353). [The Happy Valley actors who starred in an '80s film classic together that’s really filthy](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/happy-valley-actors-who-starred-26001970) [Happy Valley fans hail Sarah Lancashire as GOAT after 'best TV scene in years'](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/happy-valley-fans-hail-phenomenal-25984980) [The Happy Valley quiz that will see if you're as sharp as Catherine Cawood](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/happy-valley-quiz-see-youre-26062328) [Inside the Happy Valley cafe](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/inside-happy-valley-cafe-after-26027112) [Alex Jones gets 'abuse' from co-host as she steals Tommy Lee Royce's style for One show outfit](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/alex-jones-gets-abuse-co-26057756) The sometime stage actress has recently been seen in He told [Amazon's flagship thriller, The Rig.](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/rig-cast-plot-how-watch-25910566) [ Lisa McQueen from series five of Line of Duty](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/line-dutys-rochenda-sandall-drops-16195924).