She left the show in 1996 and later admitted that she struggled to cope with the attention the role brought her. She found fame as ditzy barmaid Raquel in Coronation Street but is now known for roles in dramas. Wendy was a nurse who arrived in the Rovers Return looking for Jack Duckworth, who was going under the alias of Vince at the time. However, when a young black girl called Kiri goes missing during an unsupervised visit to her grandparents house, at the same time her adoption by a white family is about to go through, trouble arises. In June 2020 Sarah returned to TV in Alan Bennett's Talking Heads and also starred in the HBO Max series, Julia. Sarah Lancashire is one of the UK's best loved actresses. The actress recently announced she was expecting her third child with her husband Chris Farr. She then moved to the BBC to play Yvonne in Clocking Off. However a move to the US or extended periods away from home might not be top if Sarah's list. It was tough. When asked if she had ever been asked to return to the soap, she stated: No. Julia Goulding has revealed she would love Sarah Lancashire and Julie Goodyear to return to Coronation Street for the shows 60th birthday. She was the voice of the adult Laura Timmins looking back at her life as a young girl. 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Coronation Street's biggest female stars are set to reunite for a 60th Initially, Sarah refuses to pay Adam a visit, agreeing with . So, yes, I do regret going back. Its been 40 years since Sarah and I first met back in a local theatre workshop in Manchester and later studied a foundation course in drama at Oldham College. A year later, she appeared in beloved sci-fi series Doctor Who as the terrifying Miss Foster in the fourth series of the revived show. Or 1.73 metres, if you prefer the metric system. Listen Live: Classic and Contemporary Celtic, Listen Live: Cape, Coast and Islands NPR Station, The civil rights memorials that expose America's ugly history and warn of repeating the past, The March Drop: Stay on the move with Oscar reels and roller derbies, MASTERPIECE Music: A 'Miss Scarlet and The Duke' Playlist, D.C. museum is the first to show art exclusively by women, 'Space Adventure' exhibit takes off in Chelsea. She played Raquel Watts a ditzy but loveable barmaid at The Rovers Return. After two award-winning. SARAH Lancashire found fame on the ITV soap Coronation Street. Happy Valley actress Sarah Lancashire rose to fame as Coronation Streets love interest for Curly Watts, Raquel Wolstenhulme. But leaving my husband was really lovely. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Community content is available under. I hope I am, but Id be equally happy watching it.. In 2000, she became the first female actor to be offered a golden handcuffs deal with ITV. Something went wrong, please try again later. The actress has three brothers one her twin, one older and one younger. . In an interview, she confessed: "The older that I get, the harder it is to be away from home. Dawn Prescott 32 episodes, 1989 Dario Coates . This led to her appearing in more and more episodes and although she has stated numerous times that she is grateful to the Street and enjoyed her time working on it (particularly acting opposite Kevin Kennedy who played screen husband Curly Watts), she found the demands of the role exhausting and disliked the attendant publicity she garnered, being quoted as saying, Its a goldfish bowl and I do not want to live my life in the public eye.. We couldn't do it without you. Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone, has been in the cast since 1998; Simon Gregson . But Sarah made the conscious decision to venture into the world of serious drama - a crossover many soap stars fail to succeed in. The deal was worth a reported 1.3 million and made her the highest-paid British actress. Sarahs also an accomplished theatre actress. Coronation Street theory: Sarah Platt's affair exposed as - Express Viewers will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting Lancashire's next big role. The couple reportedly filed paperwork in January to create Via Pictures to develop their own shows. Sarah Lancashire was back in character as she was spotted filming the final series of Happy Valley after six years off screen. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The Shona Platt actress, 35, is keen to share a set with former soap stars Sarah and Julie when the ITV show celebrates its milestone in December. Sarah Lancashire is one of the UKs best loved actresses. The acclaimed TV star has achieved huge success in the industry following her roles on Coronation Street, landing leading parts in dramas including Where The Heart Is and Clocking Off. Sarah later confessed to suffering from depression during her time on the cobbles and had a breakdown, although she didnt tell anyone about it. A chance role in a US drama just before lockdown appears to be the catalyst for turning Sarah's luck around. Sarahs character, Catherine Cawood, was 47 when Happy Valley first aired in 2014. With Happy Valley having come to a close, some fans are hoping the actress will make a brief return to the cobbles as part of a special appearance. Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin star in the Victorian era crime drama. Sarah got her big break when she landed the role of Linda in the West End production of Blood Brothers at the Albery Theatre in 1990. The show I was in doesnt exist any more.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Sarah Lancashire says her role in Last Tango In Halifax has had a much We were ambitious, determined and super serious - well, as serious as 16-year-olds can be. A third added: Someone once said to me that when you cone out of a really good film, you want to walk like the main character walks. I didnt want a child of mine to be different or have fingers pointed at them. Patrick Kaine Zajaz Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix. Remember when Kiri's Sarah Lancashire was in Coronation Street? - Metro Raquel worked as a barmaid in the Rovers Return and was one of the soaps most popular characters of all time. For other inquiries, Contact Us. SARAH Lancashire found fame on the ITV soap Coronation Street. Shes someone who head over heels gets stuck into a character and engages with the writers to develop the story to ensure it all feels right. The 58-year-old, who has starred in a number of huge TV series over the years, reprised her role as protagonist Catherine in the BAFTA award-winning crime drama, which returned to BBC One this month for its final series. Sarah would subsequently return to the cobbles four years later as Raquel. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Watch Coronation Street | Prime Video - amazon.com 9. 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When she was 22, she married music lecturer Gary Hargreaves, her first serious boyfriend, who was 11 years her senior and who she had been dating for four years. Sarah, who became a recognised face on TV when she played barmaid Raquel Wolstenhulme on Coronation Street, has won herself a huge new fan base. But now former Coronation Street star Sarah Lancashire will portray Julia in a new series for HBO. 3. How to Get Cast on 'Coronation Street' - Backstage The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire is well-known for appearing as Raquel Wolstenhulme in Coronation Street - but the star also played another character in the ITV soap. I like the strong matriarchs of the show. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Gloucester Road, which is one of the main areas filming took place, given it is Miriams patch in the series. The series is set in West Yorkshire's Calder Valley, and follows Sarah's character Catherine as she deals with police matters from small petty theft to murder. The character had read Jacks advertisement about looking for a lodger at No.9, and hoped to move to acquire the room. Her father Geoffrey was a television scriptwriter for Coronation Street and The Cuckoo Waltz and her mother Hilda was his personal assistant. Last week, Corrie boss Iain MacLeod ruled out the possibility of legendary characters re-joining the soap for this years 60th anniversary. He has played Ken Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street since its first episode on 9 December 1960. We were ambitious,. In 1991, she returned to the cobbles as Raquel Wolstenhulme, who worked at the supermarket with Kevin Kennedys Curly Watts. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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