Happy Valley and Sarah Lancashire take home three awards
Sarah Lancashire was the star of the night at the National Television Awards, winning three gongs. The popular drama series Happy Valley won the award for Best Returning Drama, while Lancashire fought off tough competition to win Best Drama Performance. In addition to these awards, Lancashire also received a Special Recognition Award for her incredible career spanning four decades.
Award presented by Sir Ian McKellen
The Special Recognition Award was presented to Lancashire by acting legend Sir Ian McKellen. The emotional moment moved Lancashire to tears, with McKellen admitting, "There's only so much you can take of people being nice to you."
Tribute to Coronation Street
During her acceptance speech, Sarah Lancashire paid a special tribute to her time on ITV's Coronation Street. She described it as one of the best training schools in the world and praised the caliber of people she worked with. Lancashire expressed her pride in her four years on the show and remarked on the extraordinary talent of the cast and crew she had the privilege of working with.
No plans to return to Coronation Street
In an exclusive interview with HOAR, Lancashire revealed that despite her praise of the soap, she has no plans to return. She explained that the show evolves with each decade and her character would now be too old for the role. However, Lancashire acknowledged that the characters from Coronation Street will always hold a special place in her heart and that they will never truly leave her.
Characters choose you
Lancashire concluded the interview by stating, "I always believe characters choose you, not the other way around." This sentiment highlights her passion and dedication to her craft and the deep connection she feels to the roles she has played throughout her career.
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