Victoria Wood (I)
- English
- Actor, writer, composer and stand-up comedian
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Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th December 2016Victoria Wood's talent 'petrified' young Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake regrets not getting to know her "inspiration" Victoria Wood better before her death earlier this year, the actor has revealed.
BBC News, 21st December 2016My comedy hero: Croft & Pearce choose their faves
Sketch duo pick Tina Fey, Victoria Wood and many others.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd November 2016Victoria Wood statue to be of Bren
Fans of Victoria Wood have voted for her memorial statue to depict Bren, the character she portrayed in the BBC sitcom dinnerladies.
BBC News, 17th October 2016Victoria Wood biography postponed for rewrite
The author of a biography of Victoria Wood has delayed its publication by a month following criticism it placed too much emphasis on the TV star's weight. Chris Foote Wood, the late comedian's brother, said he was "revising the book to ensure this aspect of her life is reduced and put in its proper context".
BBC News, 6th October 2016Victoria Wood's brother defends book
Victoria Wood's brother has defended his decision to publish a "warts-and-all" biography of his late sister - denying he is betraying the comedian.
Cumbria News and Star, 2nd October 2016Victoria 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 2016Victoria 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 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 2016Victoria 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