Biography
Victoria Wood CBE (19 May 1953 – 20 April 2016) was an English comedian, actress, singer and songwriter, screenwriter and director. Wood wrote and starred in sketches, plays, films and sitcoms, and her live comedy act was interspersed with her own compositions, which she accompanied on piano. Wood also composed and performed the theme music for her award winning BBC sitcom Dinnerladies. Much of her humour was grounded in everyday life, and included references to popular British media and brand names of quintessentially British products. She was noted for her skills in observing culture, and in satirising social classes. She started her career in 1974 by winning the ATV talent show New Faces. It wasn't until the 1980s that she began to establish herself as a comedy star, with the award-winning television series Victoria Wood As Seen on TV and became one of Britain's most popular stand-up comics. In 1998, she wrote and starred in the (again, award-winning) sitcom Dinnerladies. In 2006, she won two BAFTA awards for her one-off drama for ITV1, Housewife, 49. Wood frequently worked with long-term collaborators Julie Walters, Duncan Preston and Celia Imrie. Victoria Wood died on 20 April 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She was 62.
Acted in 36
2020s
- 2026
Becoming Victoria Wood
(Archive footage)
2010s
- 2015
Fungus the Bogeyman
Eve · 3 episodes
- 2012
Victoria Wood's Short Term Memories
TV
- 2011
The Borrowers
Granny Driver
Eric & Ernie
Sadie Bartholomew
2000s
- 2009
Victoria Wood's Midlife Christmas
Movie
- 2008
- 2006
Acorn Antiques: The Musical
Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (On Bingo Nights)
- 2005
Harry & Paul
TV
The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse
Queen Mary II
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Miss Berta (archive footage)
1990s
- 1998
dinnerladies
Brenda · 16 episodes
- 1996
The Wind in the Willows
The Tea Lady
- 1994
Pat and Margaret
Margaret
- 1992
Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast
Movie
- 1991
Julie Walters and Friends
Movie
Not Now Bernard
Movie
Victoria Wood: Sold Out
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Victoria Wood
Victoria · 6 episodes
- 1987
Acorn Antiques
Berta
- 1985
Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV
TV
Acorn Antiques
Miss Berta · 12 episodes
- 1982
Wood and Walters
TV
- 1981
Happy Since I Met You
Voice Only (uncredited)
- 1980
Nearly a Happy Ending
Maureen
1970s
- 1979
Victoria Wood Screenplays
TV
Talent
Maureen
Screenplay
Maureen · 1 episode
- 1978
- 1973
1960s
- 1967
- 1965
Jackanory
Storyteller · 1 episode
Wrote 26
2010s
- 2014
That Day We Sang
Writer
- 2013
Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Writer
Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Writer
- 2012
Loving Miss Hatto
Writer
Victoria Wood's Short Term Memories
Writer
- 2011
Eric & Ernie
Writer
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
Acorn Antiques: The Musical
Writer
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2002
Victoria at the Albert - Live
Writer
- 2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Writer
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
Writer
1990s
- 1998
dinnerladies
Writer
- 1994
Pat and Margaret
Screenplay, Writer
- 1992
Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast
Writer
- 1991
Julie Walters and Friends
Writer
Victoria Wood: Sold Out
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Victoria Wood
Writer
- 1988
An Audience With Victoria Wood
Writer
- 1985
Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV
Writer
- 1981
Happy Since I Met You
Writer
- 1980
Nearly a Happy Ending
Writer
1970s
- 1979
Talent
Writer
Screenplay
Writer
Sound 7
2010s
- 2014
That Day We Sang
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2006
Acorn Antiques: The Musical
Original Music Composer
- 2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1998
dinnerladies
Music
1980s
- 1981
Happy Since I Met You
Music
- 1980
Nearly a Happy Ending
Music
1970s
- 1979
Talent
Original Music Composer
Created 7
2010s
- 2012
Victoria Wood's Short Term Memories
Creator
1990s
- 1998
dinnerladies
Creator
1980s
- 1989
Victoria Wood
Creator
- 1985
Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV
Creator
- 1982
Wood and Walters
Creator
No release date
Victoria Wood with All The Trimmings
Creator
Victoria Wood's Mid-Life Christmas
Creator
Produced 6
2010s
- 2012
Loving Miss Hatto
Executive Producer
- 2011
Eric & Ernie
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2002
Victoria at the Albert - Live
Executive Producer
- 2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Producer
1990s
- 1998
dinnerladies
Producer
- 1997
Victoria Wood: Live
Executive Producer
Directed 2
2010s
- 2014
That Day We Sang
Director
- 2010
Art department 1
2010s
- 2011
Eric & Ernie
Conceptual Design
Appearances38
2020s
- 2026
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
Parkinson at 50
Self (archive footage)
- 2020
Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Self
2010s
- 2018
Dinnerladies Diaries
Self (Archived Footage) · 3 episodes
- 2017
Our Friend Victoria
Herself - Archive · 6 episodes
- 2016
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Self (archive material)
- 2015
20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows
Self
- 2014
A Life on Screen
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Self
Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Self - Presenter · 2 episodes
The Great Comic Relief Bake Off
Self - Contestant · 1 episode
- 2011
Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Self - Presenter / Narrator
2000s
- 2008
Stanley Baxter: Now and Then
Self
- 2007
- 2006
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy
Self · 1 episode
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self · 1 episode
- 2003
Thora Hird Tribute
Self, Margaret
- 2002
Victoria at the Albert - Live
Herself/Various
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
- 2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Self / Various Characters
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
Host
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
Victoria Wood: Live
Herself
- 1994
Victoria Wood Live In Your Own Home
Herself
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
An Audience With Victoria Wood
Self
- 1987
- 1986
Comedians Do It On Stage
self
- 1985
Personal View: Victoria Wood
Herself
- 1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Self
- 1980
Great Railway Journeys
Self - Presenter · 1 episode
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
Self (Good Fun Playwright)
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
