Victoria Wood (I)
- English
- Actor, writer, composer and stand-up comedian
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Victoria Wood fans to choose statue in her hometown
Victoria Wood fans will get to choose which of the late comedian's best-loved characters will be depicted on a statue.
The Mirror, 26th September 2016Julie Walters on her 'national treasure' status
Legend Julie Walters, 66, talks overindulging, being away with the fairies, and examining poo...
Lara Kilner, The Mirror, 18th September 2016Julie Walters misses Victoria Wood's comedy
She may be thrilling viewers as the formidable matriarch Cynthia Coffin in TV drama Indian Summers but actress Dame Julie Walters misses her comedy past.
The Daily Express, 13th September 2016Statue of Victoria Wood to be erected in her hometown
The public will be asked to vote on two designs and it's hoped to unveil the statue in Bury by next June.
Paul Britton, Manchester Evening News, 10th August 2016Victoria Wood's brother calls for permanent statue
The brother of the late Prestwich comedian Victoria Wood says a permanent statue of the star should be built in her home town.
Bury Times, 28th July 2016Rated or dated: Pat and Margaret
The truly tragic death of Victoria Wood earlier this year prompted Alison Carr to rewatch lots of her work. Would TV film Pat and Margaret still delight the way it did in 1994?
Alison Carr, Standard Issue, 19th July 2016Victoria Wood was denied an OBE four times
Although Victoria Wood thrilled millions of fans with her gentle humour, she was denied an OBE on four separate occasions.
Mail on Sunday, 17th July 2016New exhibit shows archive pictures of BBC comedians
Compton Verney exhibition charts 60 years of comedy, from Hancock's Half Hour to Miranda Hart.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 26th June 2016Victoria Wood tribute at Manchester station draws fans
Victoria Station briefly became Victoria Wood Station as hundreds of fans celebrated the comedian's life and career.
Helen Pidd, The Guardian, 4th June 2016Station renamed 'Victoria Wood Station' for charity
Manchester's Victoria station is to be renamed 'Victoria Wood Station' for one hour to celebrate the late comedian's memory and raise money for one of her favourite charities.
i Newspaper, 31st May 2016