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Happy Valley Role Born Out of Fear, Sarah Lancashire Says

WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Sarah Lancashire was honoured for her outstanding drama contributions, joining Paralympic and Olympic athletes recognised for their sporting achievements at the investiture ceremony.

  • Bafta-winning actress Sarah Lancashire, aged 60, was honoured with a CBE for her contributions to drama at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
  • She accepted the challenging lead role of a determined police sergeant in a critically acclaimed drama series set in Yorkshire, despite feeling apprehensive and uncertain about portraying the character.
  • Lancashire described taking on the role as a daunting and uncertain step into the unknown, crediting her longstanding professional relationship with creator Sally Wainwright for giving her the assurance she needed.
  • After the conclusion of Happy Valley in 2023, Lancashire revealed plans to shift her focus toward production work, potentially discovering a new passion beyond her acting career.
  • Her investiture at Windsor Castle included family attendance and the presentation by Anne, Princess Royal, reinforcing her distinguished contribution to British drama.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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