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Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Ozempic craze would be perfect for Victoria Wood's wit
What would Victoria Wood have made of Ozempic? Her biggest laughs came from the ludicrous lengths to which women go to lose weight: the faux science, stupid diets, bossy exercise classes with names like Fatitude. Her tone was warm but never cruel, since this was her battle too. Wood was branded 'larger-than-life funny-woman' right until her death in 2016, her monumental talent shoehorned into that comedy staple: the superficially jolly but secretly sad fat girl, confidante of the pretty female lead, who slinks home to hit the Häagen-Dazs alone. That species is now all but extinct. Among the funny women who have recently shrunk are Melissa McCarthy of Bridesmaids, Mindy Kaling, Rosie O'Donnell, Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones, Rebel Wilson, Dawn French and the This
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Victoria Wood returning to TV nine years after tragic death for new special
A new documentary about late comedian Victoria Wood will air on TV screens next Spring to mark ten years since her tragic passing A feature length documentary celebrating the life of Victoria Wood will be airing on U&GOLD next year. The documentary, titled Becoming Victoria Wood will be released next Spring, marking ten years since the star's passing. In the film, fans will be privvy to never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, including her first ever performance from 1973. The documentary will also include unseen interviews with Victoria and intimate audio diaries recorded during the making of Dinnerladies. Fans will see candid, confessional entries that reveal the unfiltered Victoria, as the documentary will showcase the connections between her real-life experiences and the themes explored in her work. Testimonies from the star's friends and colleagues from her formative years will also bring further insight into her evolution as a performer and person. The much-loved comedian and sitcom writer sadly died from cancer in 2016 at the age of 62. It was later revealed that the Lancashire-born star had been diagnosed with cancer four years earlier. In her authorised biography, Let's Do It, it was revealed she quit directing BBC 's Loving Miss Hatto for a year of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and ops on a malignant lymph node and cancer in the 'tummy area'. After being discharged from hospital, it's understood the star spent her last days at her home in Highgate, London, where she was cared for by her two adult children Grace and Henry, sister Rosalind, and her close friend and collaborator Piers Wenger. Hilary Rosen, Director of Commissioning for UKTV said on the documentary: '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.' Executive producer James Rogan added: "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."
BreakingNews.ie
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Victoria Wood's intimate audio diaries to be heard in upcoming documentary
An upcoming documentary on Victoria Wood will feature intimate audio diaries from the late comedian. The Dinnerladies actress, creator and writer died in April 2016 aged 62 from cancer, after a multiple Bafta award-winning career as a highly respected and versatile entertainer. Advertisement Becoming Victoria Wood, which will air next Spring on U&Gold, is set to feature contributions from her friends and colleagues along with being 'told in her own words'. Victoria Wood died in 2016 (Jonathan Brady/PA) The film promises 'never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, to paint a vivid portrait of the woman behind the fame'. Among the unearthed work is a recorded performance from 1973, which has aired on BBC Radio 4 before this TV broadcast and has been seen as the first of her recordings, behind-the-scenes footage from stage and screen, unseen interviews with Wood and intimate audio diaries recorded during the making of Dinnerladies. The recordings are promised as 'candid, confessional entries that reveal the unfiltered Victoria: thoughtful, biting, vulnerable, and funny'. Advertisement Director of UKTV programmes, comedy and entertainment, Gerald Casey said it is 'an untold story that's truly cinematic in emotion and scope, this is an ambitious project that fits perfectly with our desire to bring our audience the absolute best of British comedy'. He also said the broadcaster is 'delighted' to work with Wood's long-term manager Phil McIntyre and his company Phil McIntyre TV after collaborating on the 2014 documentary Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Hilary Rosen, director of UKTV commissioning, said: 'Without doubt, Victoria Wood is one of the finest comics Britain has ever produced. A life-size bronze statue of the late comedian, writer and actor, Victoria Wood is unveiled in Bury town centre by comedian Ted Robbins (left) and her brother Chris Foote Wood (Danny Lawson/PA) '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.' Advertisement Directed by Catherine Abbott, the executive producers for Rogan Productions are James Rogan and Mark Hedgecoe with Helen Nightingale for UKTV. James Rogan, creative director at Rogan Productions, said: 'I am delighted to be working with U&Gold and Phil McIntyre again after collaborating on the feature documentary Monty Python: The Meaning of Live. 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.' Wood starred in sketch shows Wood And Walters, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and comedies Pat And Margaret and Dinnerladies, along with frequently collaborating with Dame Julie Walters. Advertisement In 2006, she won two Bafta awards for acting in and making her drama Housewife, 49, an adaptation of the diaries of Nella Last, after earning best light entertainment performance gongs for a TV special and her programmes. Wood also won the 2005 special award Bafta, and in May 2019 she was honoured after her death with a two-metre high sculpture in Bury, Greater Manchester, near where she was born in Prestwich. Further information on casting and additional contributors for Becoming Victoria Wood will be released at a later date. The film will air next Spring on U&Gold, following a UK theatrical release. Advertisement
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Passengers warned to plan ahead as Bury trams to stop running this weekend
Passengers warned to plan ahead as Bury trams to stop running this weekend Some services on the Metrolink Bury line will not be running this weekend (Image: Anthony Moss/TfGM) Passengers are being warned to plan ahead this weekend as essential work begins on the Bury Metrolink line. Work to replace beams supporting the roof at the Victorian-era Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run between Crumpsall and Bury on Saturday, May 10 or between Whitefield and Bury on Sunday, May 11. A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said: "Some weekend and overnight working will be carried out to secure and protect the overhead line equipment so the beam replacement work can be completed as safely and quickly as possible. "Noisier work will take place during daytime and evening working hours where possible, with noise reduction measures such as acoustic blankets and enclosures also put in place." ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. There will also be changes to services on the Bury line on the following dates: - Sunday, May 25- no tram services will operate between Crumpsall and Bury - Monday 26 to Thursday, May 29 - no tram services will operate between Whitefield and Bury - Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1 - no tram services will operate between Crumpsall and Bury. A replacement bus service will run between the affected stops. READ NEXT: Candid unseen footage set to be released in Victoria Wood documentary READ NEXT: Plans to turn former church within graveyard into offices Ian Davies, TfGM's network director for Metrolink, said: 'Whitefield Tunnel dates back to the 19th century and this essential work will ensure tram services can continue to safely pass through it for decades to come. ADVERTISEMENT "This is a complex job, but we will do everything we can to minimise disruption to passengers, residents and businesses 'On Saturday Metrolink tickets will be accepted on Bee Network bus services 97, 135 and 524 in addition to replacement buses operating on a 12-minute frequency, on Sunday a replacement bus service will operate on a 15-minute frequency while the works take place. 'I would encourage people who use the Bury line to plan ahead and check the Bee Network website, app and social media channels for the most up-to-date travel information.' The most up-to-date information on Metrolink service disruption from planned engineering works can be found on the TfGM website.
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Victoria Wood's intimate audio diaries to be heard in upcoming documentary
An upcoming documentary on Victoria Wood will feature intimate audio diaries from the late comedian. The Dinnerladies actress, creator and writer died in April 2016 aged 62 from cancer, after a multiple Bafta award-winning career as a highly respected and versatile entertainer. Becoming Victoria Wood, which will air next Spring on U&Gold, is set to feature contributions from her friends and colleagues along with being 'told in her own words'. Victoria Wood died in 2016 (Jonathan Brady/PA) The film promises 'never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, to paint a vivid portrait of the woman behind the fame'. Among the unearthed work is a recorded performance from 1973, which has aired on BBC Radio 4 before this TV broadcast and has been seen as the first of her recordings, behind-the-scenes footage from stage and screen, unseen interviews with Wood and intimate audio diaries recorded during the making of Dinnerladies. The recordings are promised as 'candid, confessional entries that reveal the unfiltered Victoria: thoughtful, biting, vulnerable, and funny'. Director of UKTV programmes, comedy and entertainment, Gerald Casey said it is 'an untold story that's truly cinematic in emotion and scope, this is an ambitious project that fits perfectly with our desire to bring our audience the absolute best of British comedy'. He also said the broadcaster is 'delighted' to work with Wood's long-term manager Phil McIntyre and his company Phil McIntyre TV after collaborating on the 2014 documentary Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Hilary Rosen, director of UKTV commissioning, said: 'Without doubt, Victoria Wood is one of the finest comics Britain has ever produced. A life-size bronze statue of the late comedian, writer and actor, Victoria Wood is unveiled in Bury town centre by comedian Ted Robbins (left) and her brother Chris Foote Wood (Danny Lawson/PA) '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.' Directed by Catherine Abbott, the executive producers for Rogan Productions are James Rogan and Mark Hedgecoe with Helen Nightingale for UKTV. James Rogan, creative director at Rogan Productions, said: 'I am delighted to be working with U&Gold and Phil McIntyre again after collaborating on the feature documentary Monty Python: The Meaning of Live. 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.' Wood starred in sketch shows Wood And Walters, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and comedies Pat And Margaret and Dinnerladies, along with frequently collaborating with Julie Walters. In 2006, she won two Bafta awards for acting in and making her drama Housewife, 49, an adaptation of the diaries of Nella Last, after earning best light entertainment performance gongs for a TV special and her programmes. Wood also won the 2005 special award Bafta, and in May 2019 she was honoured after her death with a two-metre high sculpture in Bury, Greater Manchester, near where she was born in Prestwich. Further information on casting and additional contributors for Becoming Victoria Wood will be released at a later date. The film will air next spring on U&Gold, following a UK theatrical release.
