The first series of '' Last Tango in Halifax '' was nominated for four awards at the 2013 British Academy Television Awards , which took place on 12 May 2013 . Actors Derek Jacobi , Anne Reid , and Sarah Lancashire earned respective nominations in the Best Actor , Best Actress , and Best Supporting Actress categories . The series itself was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series , and ultimately won . Additionally , Wainwright was named best Drama Writer at the 2013 British Academy Television Craft Awards for her writing of the series . The series was nominated for Best Drama Series at the 2013 Broadcasting Press Guild Awards whilst Sally Wainwright was nominated for the writer 's award for her contribution to both '' Last Tango in Halifax '' and '' Scott & Bailey '' . In 2014 , Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker were both nominated for a British Academy Television Award in the category for " Best Supporting Actress " for their roles in '' Last Tango in Halifax '' . Lancashire won the award for her role as Caroline
2013 British Academy Television Awards
2013 British Academy Television Awards
Last Tango in Halifax