BBC Happy Valley viewers call for Sarah Lancashire to be made a dame

The BBC series that everyone has been talking about - Happy Valley - will come to its conclusion on Sunday, February 5. Three series have aired over the course of nine years and now Sarah Lancashire’s Catherine Cawood will do battle with Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton) one final time.

Ever since it first hit our screens, Lancashire’s role in Happy Valley has garnered a universally positive response. She would go on to win numerous awards for her performance, including the BAFTA for Best Leading Actress gong in 2017.

With a career that has seen her take on parts in Coronation Street, Last Tango in Halifax and Julia to name a few, viewers are now calling for the 58-year-old to receive a damehood from King Charles III for services to acting. Here’s what they had to say.

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“When is Sarah Lancashire going to become Dame Sarah… It’s about damn time!!!” wrote one viewer on social media. A second agreed and commented: “King Charles it’s time to get Sarah Lancashire on the honours list and make her a dame.”

Another said: “The most gripping drama ever Dame Sarah Lancashire all day for me,” praising the actress for her role in the series. A fourth person echoed: “BBC drama at its very best. Sarah Lancashire outstanding as always. Make that lady a dame.” A further person then questioned: “When will Sarah Lancashire be made a Dame?”

A synopsis for the final episode of Happy Valley reads: “Scores are settled for good on Catherine’s final shift and Ryan faces a moral dilemma.” Episode 5 concluded with Tommy having a chat with son Ryan over a video game chat room. Following the cliffhanger, viewers speculated on how the show will end - read more about that here.

Happy Valley concludes on Sunday, February 5 at 9pm on BBC One. For more TV and showbiz stories, subscribe to our newsletter here.

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