Lancashire found shooting the drama, which detailed Atkins' decision to quit her acting career in order to set up a care home for abused children, "mentally draining". Lancashire then spent eight weeks filming the BBC One legal sitcom "Chambers" in which she played "ambitious" and "bigoted" barrister Ruth Quirke. The series was aired from June 2000. Lancashire's final role in 2000 was in the two-part drama thriller "My Fragile Heart". Lancashire's output in 2000 earned her several awards. She was voted best actress at the TV Quick Awards in September 2000 for her roles in "Clocking Off" and "Seeing Red", and in October was voted Most Popular Actress at the 6th National Television Awards for "Seeing Red". In March 2001 she was named Drama Performer of the Year by the Television and Radio Industries Club, with mention of her work in "Clocking Off" and "Seeing Red".