Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood (I)

  • English
  • Actor, writer, composer and stand-up comedian

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Victoria Wood betrayed in death by her big brother

Victoria Wood''s brother is releasing an explosive new biography of the late star which could tear their family apart. The controversial book quotes lengthy extracts from a private journal kept by the star's father in which he criticised her over her weight, her mood swings and her choice of boyfriend.

Simon Boyle, The Mirror, 1st October 2016

Victoria Wood statue campaign raises £20,000

A campaign organised by Victoria Wood's brother to create a statue of the entertainer for her home town of Bury has reached its £20,000 target.

BBC News, 28th September 2016

Victoria Wood: Wood Work, A Celebration - DVD review

Running at around 9.5 hours and across five disks, Wood Work, A Celebration is a showcase of the many talents of Victoria Wood, and her ability to make you laugh or cry with her writing and performance.

Suzanne Camfield, On The Box, 27th September 2016

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 2016

Julie 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 2016

Julie 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 2016

Statue 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 2016

Victoria 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 2016

Rated 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 2016

Victoria 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 2016

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