Becoming Victoria Wood (2026)
Overview
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
Victoria Wood
(Archive footage)
Jessica Barden
Narrator - Victoria
Dawn French
Self
Jennifer Saunders
Self
Maxine Peake
Self
Joan Armatrading
Self
Jasper Carrott
Self
Michael Ball
Self
Jane Wymark
Self
Philip Jackson
Self
Julie Walters
Self (Archive Interview) (Voice)
Geoffrey Durham
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