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Review: Paddington 2
Well, well, a sequel that is even more fun than its predecessor. It doesn't often happen but Paddington 2 manages to shift the stale marmalade sandwiches from 2014 to deliver a pacy, enjoyable adventure, which boasts a cameo cast that is like a who's who of British acting talent.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 13th November 2017June Whitfield tops Queen's Birthday Honours
June Whitfield, David Walliams, Billy Connolly and Julie Walters are amongst those receiving honours in the Queen's Birthday List.
British Comedy Guide, 16th June 2017Julie Walters & Maxine Peake reflect on Victoria Wood
A year after her death, Wood's contemporaries pay tribute to the comedy legend in Our Friend Victoria.
Radio Times, 9th May 2017Our Friend Victoria review
Julie Walters presents the first of a six-part celebration of a comedian without equal.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 12th April 2017With Britain needing laughter more than ever, it seems especially cruel that Victoria Wood, one of the brightest comic minds ever to illuminate our lives, was unexpectedly taken from us last year. In this new series, Julie Walters looks back at some of the characters her friend and collaborator created, including Chrissie the long-distance swimmer and shambolic pseudo-soap Acorn Antiques, with colleagues from Wood's career also offering recollections.
Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 11th April 2017Julie Walters and Maxine Peake reflect on their friend
A year after her death, Victoria Wood's contemporaries pay tribute to the comedy legend.
Radio Times, 11th April 2017RTS Award Winners 2017
BBC Three sitcom People Just Do Nothing has won in two categories at the Royal Television Society Awards 2017, as has Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The Last Leg was also a winner. Julie Walters got a Lifetime Achievement Award.
British Comedy Guide, 21st March 2017BBC to broadcast Victoria Wood tribute series
BBC One is to air Our Friend Victoria, a six-part series paying tribute to the work of Victoria Wood.
British Comedy Guide, 17th March 2017Filming starts on Paddington 2
Filming has started on Paddington 2, the sequel to the highly successful 2014 film. Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson join the cast.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2016Victoria 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