(Written by Sandra Hudson)
Back in 1974, a programme was on TV called “New Faces”, giving
opportunities for new talent to shine. Victoria Wood appears and it is clear
that her talent for writing and singing was going to make her famous. As well
as becoming famous, she later became, as we now know, a national treasure and a
household name.
She was married to Geoffrey Durham best known for his magic, and
they have 2 children
During the 70s and 80s, she appeared on” That’s Life”, before
pairing up with life-long friend, Julie Walters in “Wood and Walters”, playing
various characters. She then went on to do her own show, “Victoria Wood as Seen
on TV”.
In 1998 - 2000, she played Bren in the extremely popular comedy
programme, Dinnerladies, which she wrote and acted in. Set in a Manchester
factory canteen. It came to an happy-ever-after ending with Bren going off to
Scotland with her new found love, Tony, the canteen manager.
Victoria Wood is a much loved Comedienne showing her many talents
over the years. She has appeared on talk shows and game shows. She has acted,
produced, wrote music and directed, earning herself some awards along the way.
Winning 9 Writers Guild of Great Britain, Royal Television Society UK,
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, British Comedy Awards, and 5 BAFTA Awards, as
well as being nominated for more along the way. Victoria was awarded the OBE in
1997, and a CBE in 2008.
A massive talent lost never forgotten.
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