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As his new version of Lord of the Flies comes to the BBC, we count down the 20 boldest and most moving productions by the quintuple Bafta-winning scriptwriter

Lancashire, 60, won two leading actress Baftas for playing grieving Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC drama set in Hebden Bridge.

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From Happy Valley to Alma’s Not Normal, the Oldham-born actor has been a scene-stealer for years, but new thriller Protection is her first ever top billing. She talks about cuppas with Sarah Lancashire and hitting it big in her 50s

The actress suffered debilitating brain fog during the menopause, and had a really difficult experience going through this midlife change

Actors Eddie Marsan, Sarah Lancashire and Carey Mulligan are also among those to receive honours

Mayor of London ‘truly humbled’ to be made a knight as authors, actors and sporting stars receive honours

She has been recognised in the New Year Honours for her services to drama.

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