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Viewers have been accusing the show of having poor sound (Picture: BBC)

BBC’s Happy Valley has been slammed by viewers for being too quiet.

The popular crime drama, starring Sarah Lancashire and James Norton, is airing its second series, and the latest episode has drawn some complaints.

Many people who tuned in are still LOVING the show, but were left frustrated as they claimed they were struggling to hear what was being said.

As ever, Twitter was the go-to place for disgruntled viewers on Tuesday night.

One tweeted: ‘Having to turn the sound volume up and down like a yoyo…even then can’t always make out the mumbling. Spoils a fab programme.’

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The critically acclaimed drama stars Sarah Lancashire and James Norton (Picture: BBC)

‘Who on earth mixed the SOUND for #HappyValley? Brilliant show almost ruined by OVERLOUD music and a lot inaudible dialogue,’ another fan vented.

A third comment read: ‘Had to watch #HappyValley with subtitles last night as couldn’t hear dialogue. Best thing on tv. Terrible sound. Sort it.’

Many, many more similar remarks flooded in.

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Viewers complained about ‘mumbling’ during the second episode (Picture: BBC)

But not everyone was experiencing the problem.

A BBC spokesperson has responded to the complaints, telling The Mirror: ‘We worked very hard to ensure everything was audible while keeping the sense of reality and the rawness of the performances.

‘Happy Valley is a drama that has been lauded for its realism and dramatic pathos – as such the dialogue is representative of the characters and area in which it is based.

‘We trust it didn’t interfere with the audience enjoyment of the opening episode which was watched by 6.5million.’

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