I was Sarah Lancashire’s co-star on Coronation Street – I knew she’d end up a national treasure, says Sean Wilson

SARAH Lancashire’s final outing as Sergeant Catherine Cawood will have been emotional for many viewers last night – but for me, it was extra special.

It’s 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.

Viewers were first introduced to Sarah Lancashire in Coronation Street before her star turn in Happy ValleyRex Sarah’s Coronation Street co-star Sean Wilson always knew...