Release Date

08 Jan, 2026

Runtime

01:30: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

A feature length documentary celebrating the life of Britain’s beloved comedy icon Victoria Wood delving into the complex inner world of this national treasure nearly ten years after her passing. Victoria Wood remains one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers – a northern comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona – the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer – lay a young woman navigating insecurity, anger, and self-doubt. Told in her own words and through the voices of those who knew her best, the film uncovers the formative experiences and personal battles that powered Victoria’s unmatched ability to make the nation laugh. The film will explore never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, to paint a vivid portrait of the woman behind the fame.

Original Title

Becoming Victoria Wood

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Actors

Victoria Wood

Jessica Barden

Dawn French

Jennifer Saunders

Maxine Peake

Joan Armatrading

Jasper Carrott

Michael Ball

Jane Wymark

Philip Jackson

John Dowie

Dusty Hughes

Robert Howie

Alison Lloyd

Bill Lloyd

Sahlan Diver

Lesley Schatzberger

Anne Sweeney

Julie Walters

Geoffrey Durham

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