Sarah Lancashire was born on October 4, 1964 in Oldham, Lancashire, England as Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire. She is an actress and director, known for Coronation Street (1960), The Dresser (2015) and Lark Rise to Candleford (2008). She has been married to Peter Salmon since August 22, 2001. They have one child. She was previously married to Gary Hargreaves.