Sarah Lancashire, a talented and accomplished British actress and producer, made her grand entrance into the world on October 10, 1964, in the charming town of Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK. Born and raised in this picturesque region, she would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.
Personal Details
BornOct 10, 1964 Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Spouse
Peter Salmon
( Aug 22, 2001 to May 24, 2025 )Gary Hargreaves
( Feb 1, 1987 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
- Geoffrey Lancashire
- Hilda Lancashire
Biography
Career
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2024

Black Doves as Mrs. Reed
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2022

Julia as Julia Child
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2021

Everybody's Talking About Jamie as Margaret New
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2020

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads as Gwen
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2019

Yesterday as Liz (Liverpool Stranger)
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The Accident as Polly Bevan
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2018
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Kiri as Miriam Grayson
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2017

School of Roars as Mrs. Twirlyhorn
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2016

Dad's Army as Mrs. Pike
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2015

The Dresser as Madge
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The First Film as Lizze Le Prince (voice)
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2014

Happy Valley as Catherine Cawood
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2012

The Paradise as Miss Audrey
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Last Tango in Halifax as Caroline
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2010

Five Daughters as Rosemary Nicholls
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2009

Wuthering Heights as Nelly Dean
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All the Small Things as Esther Caddick
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2008

Lark Rise to Candleford as Adult Laura
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Doctor Who as Miss Foster
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2007
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Sex, the City and Me as Ruth Gilbert
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2005

Cherished as Angela Cannings
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The Rotters' Club as Barbara Chase
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2003

Sons & Lovers as Gertrude Morel
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2002

The Cry as Meg Bartlet
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Birthday Girl as Rachel Jones
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The Cry as Meg Bartlett
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2001

Back Home as Peggy Dickinson
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Gentlemen's Relish as Violtet Askey
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The Glass as Carol Parker
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2000

Seeing Red as Coral Atkins
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My Fragile Heart as Trina Lavery
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Clocking Off as Yvonne Kolakowski
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1997

Where the Heart Is as Ruth Goddard
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1995

Coronation Street: The Feature Length Special as Raquel Watts
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1991

Coronation Street as Raquel Wolstenhulme / Raquel Watts
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2018
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2002