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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Alexandra Topping

Sarah Lancashire says she ‘adored every scene’ in Happy Valley after awards haul

Sarah Lancashire holding award at ceremony.
Lancashire, who plays Sgt Catherine Cawood, said she hoped her casting would spur more storylines starring older women. Photograph: James Veysey/Shutterstock for NTA

The actor Sarah Lancashire has said that she “adored every scene” of Happy Valley, after winning a slew of prizes at the National Television Awards (NTA), including the special recognition award and award for best drama performance.

The star of the popular crime series looked overwhelmed as she received the special recognition award on Tuesday, presented by Sir Ian McKellen, as the audience chanted her name.

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