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Victoria Wood

A look back at the career of Victoria Wood, from a solitary childhood in 1960s Lancashire to becoming the first stand-up to sell out the Royal Albert Hall.

A look back at the career of the award-winning comedian Victoria Wood, from a solitary childhood in 1960s Lancashire to becoming the first stand-up to sell out the Royal Albert Hall.

In this programme from 1998, normally a deeply private person, Victoria Wood talks at length about her life as a performer. Other contributions come from collaborators Julie Walters and Celia Imrie, while admirers such as Clive James, Dame Thora Hird and Caroline Aherne discuss what they love most about her style of comedy.

39 minutes

Last on

Sun 18 Dec 2016 20:20

Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Tony Moss
Interviewed Guest Victoria Wood
Participant Julie Walters
Participant Celia Imrie
Participant Caroline Aherne
Participant Thora Hird
Participant Clive James

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Nov 1998 22:05
  • Sun 18 Dec 2016 20:20

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