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Sarah Lancashire

The actor behind some of our favourite female leads, including the tough police officer in BBC drama Happy Valley.

It's hard to remember that the actor who plays straight-talking cop Catherine Cawood in crime drama Happy Valley, set to return on New Year's Day, was once ditzy barmaid Raquel in Coronation Street.

From musicals to soaps to hit drama series, Sarah Lancashire has had a long and varied career on her way to becoming one of the Britain's best loved actors.

Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Lucy Proctor and Matt Toulson
Editor: Simon Watts
Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Helena Warwick-Cross
Sound Engineer: Rod Farquhar

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Tue 3 Jan 2023 00:15
BBC Radio 4

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  • Sat 31 Dec 2022 19:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • New Year's Day 2023 05:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • New Year's Day 2023 17:40
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  • Tue 3 Jan 2023 00:15
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