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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Harry Taylor

Sarah Lancashire describes menopause hot flushes she felt during TV awards

Sarah Lancashire speaking on stage against a backdrop image of abstract glittery red balloons
Sarah Lancashire accepting the award for best drama performance at the 28th National Television Awards. Photograph: David Fisher/Shutterstock for NTA

The Happy Valley actor Sarah Lancashire has spoken about the effects of her “most terrible” menopause she felt while she was being recognised at the National Television Awards last week.

Lancashire, who was given the special recognition award for her work on Coronation Street, Last Tango in Halifax and as Sgt Cawood in the BBC One crime drama Happy Valley, said she needed two fans on her at the ceremony to help combat her hot flushes.

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