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Sarah Lancashire Receives CBE for 'Happy Valley' Role

7/23/2025

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Sarah Lancashire was honored with a CBE at Windsor Castle for her role in "Happy Valley."
She credited writer Sally Wainwright for shaping her performance, which she described as "born out of fear."
Lancashire, also known for "Coronation Street," worked with Wainwright on projects like "Last Tango In Halifax."
Portraying Sergeant Cawood posed challenges due to limited research time.
"Happy Valley," aired from 2014 to 2023, emphasized family dynamics over procedural elements.

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Sarah Lancashire was honored with a CBE at Windsor Castle for her role in "Happy Valley."
She credited writer Sally Wainwright for shaping her performance, which she described as "born out of fear."
Lancashire, also known for "Coronation Street," worked with Wainwright on projects like "Last Tango In Halifax."
Portraying Sergeant Cawood posed challenges due to limited research time.
"Happy Valley," aired from 2014 to 2023, emphasized family dynamics over procedural elements.