Becoming Victoria Wood
2026-01-08 | 90 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Victoria Wood(Archive footage)
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Jessica BardenNarrator - Victoria
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Dawn FrenchSelf
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Jennifer SaundersSelf
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Maxine PeakeSelf
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Joan ArmatradingSelf
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Jasper CarrottSelf
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Michael BallSelf
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Jane WymarkSelf
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Philip JacksonSelf
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Julie WaltersSelf (Archive Interview) (Voice)
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Geoffrey DurhamSelf (Archive Interview) (Voice)
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