Becoming Victoria Wood (2026)
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.
Director: Catherine Abbott
https://roganproductions.co.uk/project/becoming-victoria-wood/
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Victoria Wood as (Archive footage) |
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Jessica Barden as Narrator - Victoria |
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Dawn French as Self |
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Jennifer Saunders as Self |
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Maxine Peake as Self |
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Joan Armatrading as Self |
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Jasper Carrott as Self |
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Michael Ball as Self |
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Jane Wymark as Self |
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Philip Jackson as Self |
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John Dowie as Self |
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Dusty Hughes as Self |
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Robert Howie as Self - University friend |
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Alison Lloyd as Self - University friend |
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Bill Lloyd as Self - University friend |
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Sahlan Diver as Self - University friend |
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Lesley Schatzberger as Self - School friend |
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Anne Sweeney as Self - School friend |
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Julie Walters as Self (Archive Interview) (Voice) |
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Geoffrey Durham as Self (Archive Interview) (Voice) |
| Directing | Catherine Abbott | Director |