First look at Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley season 3 as cast return to set after six years off screen
SARAH Lancashire has been spotted filming the third and final series of Happy Valley after six years off screen.
Filming has just begun in West Yorkshire on the final instalment of the critically-acclaimed BBC drama - and Sarah's no-nonsense cop character certainly looks like she's ready for business.
Happy Valley, which last aired in 2016, is adored by viewers and critics alike, with the second series attracting an average audience of 9.3million people.
As a result, the first two series each won BAFTA Television awards for both Best Drama Series and Best Drama Writer for creator and writer Sally Wainwright.
The police drama triumphed over Netflix dramas The Crown, The Durrells and War & Peace to take home the coveted prize.
Sarah was also honoured for her anguished portrayal and received a BAFTA for Leading Actress in the second series.
The show follows Catherine Cawood as she fights crime in the Yorkshire borough of Calderdale.
Sarah returns to her iconic role for six new drama-filled episodes as she polices on the frontline while raising her grandson after his mother - who was raped resulting in pregnancy - committed suicide.
Speaking about the third season last year, Wainwright said she was “delighted” to see the final instalment of the hit series renewed.
She said: “I’m delighted to find myself back in the world of Catherine Cawood and her family and colleagues for the final instalment of the Happy Valley trilogy.
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“It’s been wonderful to see the lasting impact this series has had on audiences all over the world.
“I’m thrilled that Sarah, James and Siobhan are back on board for what I hope will be the best season yet.”
The first two series of Happy Valley are available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer.
