Happy Valley was one of the biggest shows on the BBC and drew in millions every week. The BBC series first debuted in 2014 and saw viewers introduced to tough Sgt Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire ) who lost her teenage daughter to suicide. She blamed her abusive ex Tommy Lee Royce for her death and later raised Ryan alongside her sister Clare.
But when a businessman's daughter suddenly goes missing, Cawood is on the case and leads her to Tommy. The show, which was the brainchild of writer Sally Wainwright, was a TV event when the third and final series was aired in 2023. According to Deadline , it was the second most watched TV show in the UK last year with its latest season.
Since Happy Valley's ending, we take a look at where the cast are now, their most famous roles and where you are likely to see them next. Sarah Lancashire played Catherine Cawood Sgt Catherine Cawood was the dedicated police sergeant who struggled with the death of her daughter. She blamed Tommy Lee Royce for her suicide and starts to track down Tommy after his release from prison.
Sarah Lancashire won various accolades for her performances on the show, including a National Television Award , which is voted for by the public, last year. Sarah was also awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for her "dedication to the television industry" and her "talent" at the Royal Television Society Awards last year. Lancashire recently filmed HBO Max drama, Julia, where she plays the title character and American .
