Becoming Victoria Wood (2026)

6.0/10 90 min Documentary Comedy

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

Self (Archive Interview) (Voice)

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