Sarah Lancashire fights back tears as Happy Valley win big at NTAs

Sarah Lancashire was clearly emotional when receiving the award for Happy Valley during the National Television Awards ceremony.

It comes after the BBC programme took home the title for Best Recurring Drama, beating the likes of Call the Midwife, Vera and Stranger Things.

As the cast took to the stage, the actress looked overwhelmed as she appeared alongside her colleagues.

Fans quickly took to Twitter to share their excitement at the win as many viewers congratulated them.

@KindAnge57 tweeted: “Happy valleys getting whats them deserving xxx A #NTAs.” (sic)

@The_Retro_Rose beamed: “Happy Valley was a well-deserved win. A win also for West Yorkshire & Calderdale #NTAs #NTA2023.”

@Mofoman360 added: “#NTAs #NTA2023 #NTAs2023 Get in Happy Valley deserves the returning drama award it was Magnificent TV Sarah Lancashire was AMAZING #happyvalley.”

@lindseyseva said: “Outstanding woman that’s our Sarah #NTAs.”

@_laurajones0 commented: “Sarah Lancashire you beaut, go ed happy valley!”

With @Shut_Up_Janey tweeting: “There is no TV programme that deserves an award more than Happy Valley. Incredible acting, story writing and drama. Sarah Lancashire is acting royalty, just immeasurable talent.”

When they accepted the award, Ishia Bennison said: “When we came back after the first two brilliant series, we weren’t sure how it would be received.

“We were completely overwhelmed with the reception.

After saying her thank you’s it wasn’t long before her attention turned to the main actress in the show.

She added: “Our phenomenal cast, who are led by this outstanding woman to my right.”

As the crowd erupted into applause, Sarah was called amazing as she looked emotional at the tribute.

Ishia added: “She sets the bar so high, that we all want to be up there with her.”

However, creator Sally Wainwright wasn’t able to be there to accept the special award.

The National Television Awards is available to watch on ITVX