Happy Valley viewers praise Sarah Lancashire for playing ‘best character on television’ Catherine Cawood

Sarah Lancashire praised by fans for remarkable performance in final episode of Happy Valley
Natalie Dixon
By Natalie Dixon
Published 6th Feb 2023, 16:07 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2023, 16:14 BST
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Happy Valley has been the most watched TV programme of the year so far with over 7.5 million viewers tuning in.

Sarah Lancashire, 58, from Oldham, has been praised for her acting in the final series of the BBC one show. The actress has played police officer Sergeant Catherine Cawood since season one aired in 2014.

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The story follows Catherine after her teenage daughter’s suicide, as she leads a team of strong-willed police officers in West Yorkshire to solve cases in the area.

Fans have described the last episode and final series as a masterpiece as they learnt the fate of Catherine and escaped convict Tommy Lee Royce, who is played by James Norton.