She played Raquel Watts a ditzy but loveable barmaid at The Rovers Return. The actress has three brothers one her twin, one older and one younger. Dawn Prescott 32 episodes, 1989 Dario Coates . The show follows Sarahs no-nonsense character, sergeant Catherine Cawood, and her team in West Yorkshire, as well as Siobhan Finneran as Clare Cartwright, Charlie Murphy as Ann Gallagher and James Norton as Tommy Lee Royce. It is real life, my normal life. 4 episodes, 2012-2016 Milton Johns . Sarah Lancashire. Sarah was educated at Oldham Hulme Grammar School and started battling depression at the age of 17. Sarah Lancashire is one of the UK's best loved actresses. Michelle Keegan, who. Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth. Many have praised Lancashires performance, with one fan on Twitter writing: #happyvalley is such astonishingly brilliant telly. Lancashire has been a mainstay on our TV screens for the last 30 years. After two award-winning seasons, Happy Valley returned this month for a final series on BBC One, with many people hailing Sarah as an acting powerhouse. We were ambitious, determined and super serious - well, as serious as 16-year-olds can be. She found fame as ditzy barmaid Raquel in Coronation Street but is now known for roles in dramas. The award-winning actress played Raquel from 1991 to 1996 and briefly made a return in 2000. Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire is well-known for appearing as Raquel Wolstenhulme in Coronation Street - but the star also played another character in the ITV soap. Coronation Street spoilers: Daisy faces Justin in court, but who will win? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix. Im very much a mum when I go home the mums among us know its a full-time job.". Two EastEnders diehards go head to head, Coronation Street recasts key role as character returns with new actor, EastEnders seeking huge name stars to join the cast as show soars. 2. In an interview, she confessed: "The older that I get, the harder it is to be away from home. Since appearing in Coronation Street, Sarah has also starred in other British shows such as Doctor Who, alongside David Tennant and Catherine Tate, Where the Heart Is, Skins and Last Tango in Halifax. Wendy appeared in just the one episode, airing on November 11 of its respective year. Sarah, 58, has returned as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the third and final series of Sally Wainwrights Bafta award-winning crime drama, Happy Valley. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! At the end of 2019 Sarah had sworn to take a year off acting and take a well-deserved break. Fans have been completely enthralled by Sarahs star turn in Happy Valley, with many taking to social media to gush over her acting chops. Happy Valley airs Sunday nights at 9pm on BBC One. The symbol represents St Edward's Crown, which has been used to crown monarchs since the 13th century. I've said yes parts of it are dark but it's okay because you feel like Sarah Lancashire will protect you, another fan declared. Last week, Corrie boss Iain MacLeod ruled out the possibility of legendary characters re-joining the soap for this years 60th anniversary. As well as her TV roles, Sarah has starred in four musicals, Little Shop of Horrors, Blood Brothers, Guys and Dolls and Betty Blue Eyes. Sarah was offered a place at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and graduated in 1986. Happy Valley star Sarah, 55, previously ruled out ever returning to the Corrie cobbles. Since then, the now-58-year-old has gone on to appear in period drama such as Lark Rise to Candleford and Wuthering Heights. Sarah Lancashire O.B.E was born on 10th October 1964 in Oldham, Lancashire. She regularly tried to put me off when I would walk into the Rovers Return Inn with a cheeky wink or rearranging her knickers to get a giggle out of you. The character had read Jacks advertisement about looking for a lodger at No.9, and hoped to move to acquire the room. We couldn't do it without you. 3. From 1991 to 1996, Sarah acted alongside some of the soaps most iconic characters, including William Roaches Ken Barlow, Angela Griffins Fiona Middleton, Helen Worths Gail Platt, Simon Gregsons Steve McDonald and Michael Le Vells Kevin Webster. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The acclaimed TV star has achieved huge success in the industry following her roles on Coronation Street, landing leading parts in dramas including Where The Heart Is and Clocking Off. She is an actress and producer, known for Happy Valley (2014), Yesterday (2019) and Clocking Off (2000). Coronation Street spoilers: Daisy faces Justin in court, but who will win? Sarah would subsequently return to the cobbles four years later as Raquel. My marriage lasted for 10 years, which was 10 years longer than it should have done. Id love Bet Lynch back, and in an ideal world, Elsie Tanner too, but that cant happen.. Pat Phoenix, who played Elsie, sadly passed away in 1986. Alexandra Mardell gave fans a glimpse into her sun-soaked hen do with her friends over the weekend. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What do you think of Sarah Lancashire? Kiri focuses on social worker Miriam Grayson, played by Lancashire. 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Backstage was the same, you could hear her roaring with laughter as she rocked back in her chair and joined in with our many pranks. Sarah, who became a recognised face on TV when she played barmaid Raquel Wolstenhulme on Coronation Street, has won herself a huge new fan base. browser that Andrew lived at Sunninghill with his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, and two daughters until moving to the Royal Lodge in 2004. It would have been easy to continue playing Raquel or remain in comedy roles, which she was adored for by audiences. I am a very traditional girl and was horrified at the thought of having a child out of wedlock. Sarah Lancashire O.B.E was born on 10th October 1964 in Oldham, Lancashire. Whats Next?So whats coming up for Sarah Lancashire? News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Credit: One long-time fan of the actress even stated in the comments that she felt 'sorry' for people who had not seen Lancashire as the iconic 90s . The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England. She left the programme in November 1996, appearing just once more in what is generally reckoned to still be her most famous part in January 2000 but has stated several times since that she will never return to the Street. Happy Valley concludes in February, bringing the thrilling tale of Catherine Cawood to an end after nine years, and were not ready to say goodbye. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. TV-14. Officer LancashireBut her those are far from her most impressive awards. She proved to be an instant hit with fans of the soap, even more so when Raquel and Curly married, and starred in the spin-off Coronation Street- The Cruise, which focused on their honeymoon. Creator Tony Warren Stars William Roache Helen Worth Barbara Knox See production, box office & company info Watch on Freevee S1 Watch Free on Freevee More watch options Add to Watchlist Added by 6.5K users The film netted her the Best Newcomer Award at the Birmingham Screen Festival, and the Best New Talent Award from the Royal Television Society. After three series, the intense drama came to an end on Sunday night with over 7.5 million people tuning in for the gripping conclusion. She was previously married to Gary Hargreaves and has two sons, Thomas and Matthew, with him. In the series. Off To GuildhallThough Lancashire didnt fully engage with acting as a career until she was 18, she did end up attending the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama, whose alumni include Michelle Dockery of Downton Abbey, Paapa Essiedu of Press, and Naveen Andrews of The English Patient. Other areas included Andrews Park, The Downs, Cumberland Basin, Napier Road, the Bear Pit,Muller Road, Filton Avenue and St James Barton Roundabout. In January 1991 she reappeared in the programme as Raquel Wolstenhulme, a dizzy shop worker and a part that was only supposed to last a few weeks but was recognised by the production team as having more mileage. Just trying to describe to my sister why she should watch Happy Valley and she's asked if it's too dark. Beyond Paradise on BBC One: Guest cast includes two TV legends! View our online Press Pack. . In 1991, two weeks after her run in Blood Brothers came to an end, she landed the part of Raquel Wolstenhulme, a colleague of Norman Curly Watts, played by Kevin Kennedy, in Coronation Street. Currently, ITV lists over 80 actors as cast members of Coronation Street, many of whom have been there quite a while. Instead, fans are having to rediscover her role via online clips and old episodes. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Former Coronation Street actor Sarah Lancashire has hit out at the "ludicrous prejudice" held against soap stars by some writers and producers in the TV industry. Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin star in the Victorian era crime drama. Miriam has a reputation amongst her colleagues for being rather laissez-faire, enjoying a drop of booze from her hip flask in her morning coffee and over-sharing without thinking. But it was seeing Lancashires range between the two that truly attracted our attention and of course, made us want to find out more! This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She auditioned for multiple local troupes before she joined the Manchester Library Theatre Company, and began teaching drama at the University of Salford. 4. We were ambitious,. The Where The Heart Is star made her TV debut on the nations most famous street back in 1987, four years before Raquel, playing a completely different character named Wendy Farmer. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Listen Live: Classic and Contemporary Celtic, Listen Live: Cape, Coast and Islands NPR Station, The civil rights memorials that expose America's ugly history and warn of repeating the past, The March Drop: Stay on the move with Oscar reels and roller derbies, MASTERPIECE Music: A 'Miss Scarlet and The Duke' Playlist, D.C. museum is the first to show art exclusively by women, 'Space Adventure' exhibit takes off in Chelsea. Writer Russell T Davies described the role as a warped Mary Poppins, with Lancashire being one of several high-profile actors to cameo in the series. Sarah is 58 years old and was born in Lancashire on October 10, 1964. But now former Coronation Street star Sarah Lancashire will portray Julia in a new series for HBO. He said: Having a revolving door of former cast coming in to do cameos just for kind of a brief moment of an audience going, Oh wow its them, would have felt a bit like a cheap trick.. Coronation Street (TV Series 1960- ) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more. Sarah joined as bubbly Raquel in 1991, the colleague of supermarket employee Curly Watts (Kevin Kennedy). Though it launched the actors TV career, many fans are just discovering this fact thanks to a TikTok video which has gone viral over the weekend. She first appeared in Coronation Street in November 1987 as Wendy Farmer, a nurse and prospective lodger for the Duckworths, much to Jack's delight but understandably less so Vera's. She even took a swipe at the long-running soap stating 'the show she was in doesn't exist anymore'. The pair had known each other for over 30 years when the first series of Happy Valley was being made, but theyre not related in real life. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. FDR, however, is undeterred. She won a BAFTA for the role in 2014. Kiri Akindele Felicia Mukasa Sarah plays police officer Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley while Siobhan stars as her sister, Clare. Her first appearance was on 25 January and she was originally signed to a three-month contract, leaving on 10 May. Taking to . Her father was writer Geoffrey Lancashire who contributed seventy-five episodes of Coronation Street and two episodes of Pardon the Expression. CORONATION STREET icon Sarah Platt has been at the centre of the drama on the ITV soap for 35 years and actress Tina O'Brien has played the role for almost a quarter of a century and she has now . Lancashire plays well-meaning Mary, who inadvertently asks Chris about his mother, not realising the 17-year-old has been abandoned. Expanding HorizonsThe first job Lancashire tried her hand took on after the birth of her third child was a departure from the norm: directing! However the road to success has not been easy. Like all great shows, Happy Valley must come to an end and I hope Sarah is able to recognise her success and knows we are all very proud of her. Roles such as chef Julia Child for HBO drama 'Julia . I guard it because it is very precious. 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Off To Guildhall But the likes of Bill Roache (Ken Barlow), Sue Nicholls (Audrey Roberts) and Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) will be a part of the 60th anniversary episodes. A chance role in a US drama just before lockdown appears to be the catalyst for turning Sarah's luck around. Viewers will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting Lancashire's next big role. One of twins (the other being Simon, one of her three brothers), she trained as an actress at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She is known for her roles on screen and stage; her combined acting credits have earned Lancashire various accolades over a career spanning four decades, including two British Academy Television Awards. A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an eight-part drama. Sarah stayed in Corrie until 1996 when she left to pursue other projects. Sarah played Raquel Wolstenhulme in Coronation Street from 1991-1996. One long-time fan of the actress even stated in the comments that she felt sorry for people who had not seen Lancashire as the iconic 90s character. This led to her appearing in more and more episodes and although she has stated numerous times that she is grateful to the Street and enjoyed her time working on it (particularly acting opposite Kevin Kennedy who played screen husband Curly Watts), she found the demands of the role exhausting and disliked the attendant publicity she garnered, being quoted as saying, Its a goldfish bowl and I do not want to live my life in the public eye.. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? Her father Geoffrey was a television scriptwriter for Coronation Street and The Cuckoo Waltz and her mother Hilda was his personal assistant. But unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be as she and Gary separated in 1995 before eventually divorcing. Support GBH. However, when a young black girl called Kiri goes missing during an unsupervised visit to her grandparents house, at the same time her adoption by a white family is about to go through, trouble arises. Family (3) Trivia (5) We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sarah Lancashire is a British actress best known for her roles in TV shows such as Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax and ITV soap Corrie. In 2012, Sarah starred in the first series of Last Tango in Halifax alongside Nicola Walker and Anne Reid. A TV insider said: Happy Valleyhas gripped the nation over the past few weeks and Sarah is one of the most talented and popular actresses in the country. And I value my normality.. With Happy Valley having come to a close, some fans are hoping the actress will make a brief return to the cobbles as part of a special appearance. She was previously married to Gary Hargreaves. A young Aussie tourist has narrowly avoided having to pay a whopping $89,000 medical bill after a seemingly innocuous bite from a cat left her fearing she'd caught rabies. Taking on the BBCs well-known series The Afternoon Play, Lancashire directed Viva Las Blackpool, a film about a divorcee struggling with the many opposing forces in her life. Brendan Scott 32 episodes, 1991-1993 Louise Harrison . For other inquiries, Contact Us. Protesters gather outside the White House, chanting keep America out of the war. Inside, Eleanor takes this opportunity to drop a very pointed I told you so at her husbands feet. The Shona Platt actress, 35, is keen to share a set with former soap stars Sarah and Julie when the ITV show celebrates its milestone in December. I like the strong matriarchs of the show. 9. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? However, Julias dreams of nearly rubbing shoulders, from a two-metre distance, with Sarah and Julie in Weatherfield look to have already been dashed. The actress recently announced she was expecting her third child with her husband Chris Farr. Flying to the US to audition, Sarah won the role but filming was halted after just three days when COVID-19 swept around the world and plunged everyone into lockdown. For other inquiries, Contact Us. MORE : Fans share excitement for Coronation Street star as she makes Happy Valley debut, MORE : Coronation Street spoilers: Stabbing horror, Hope murder shock, Carla in danger, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Sarah and Peter have a son called Joseph. He is listed in the Guinness World Records as the . 8. She is perhaps best known though for her BAFTA award winning role as browbeaten Sgt Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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