The writer behind Happy Valley has spoken about creating the ‘complicated’ character of Catherine Cawood and how actor Sarah Lancashire expressed fears that the show wouldn’t resonate with audiences whilst working on the first season back in 2014.
The show, which aired its penultimate episode last night, stars the Oldham-born actress as a Police Sergeant in West Yorkshire as she solves cases and juggles family life following the prison release of Tommy Lee Royce, the man responsible for the brutal rape that drove her daughter to suicide.
The BBC show has been a bona fide success earning countless awards, including a Best Leading Actress BAFTA for Sarah Lancashire and two BAFTA wins for Best Drama Series.
