A new feature length documentary will explore the life of much loved comic Victoria Wood.
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.
Among the unearthed treasures are her first-ever recorded performance from 1973, behind-the-scenes footage from stage and screen, unseen interviews with Victoria and intimate audio diaries recorded during the making of dinnerladies – candid, confessional entries that reveal the unfiltered Victoria: thoughtful, biting, vulnerable, and funny.
Testimony from those closest to her, friends and colleagues from her formative years – brings further insight into her evolution as a performer and person.
Becoming Victoria Wood is produced in association with Phil McIntyre TV, and distributed by Dartmouth Films and will air on U&GOLD next Spring following a nationwide theatrical release.
Hilary Rosen of UKTV said: “Without doubt, Victoria Wood is one of the finest comics Britain has ever produced. This new biopic will shine a light on Victoria’s early life, the start of her career, and will go on to explore how she became one of our very best – and beloved – performers, who had the unique ability to capture the absurdity and the tenderness of everyday life in her exquisite writing.”
Producer James Rogan said: “Victoria Wood is an icon and a force of comedy. The story of where it all comes from is a fascinating and unexplored area of her extraordinary life. We are looking forward to showcasing her genius and her journey for cinema and television audiences alike, and reminding the world of her unique vision and ability to make us laugh.”
