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Becoming Victoria Wood

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Victoria Wood remains one of Britain's most cherished entertainers -- a comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humor. 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.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 5d
The clips are laugh out loud funny. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 6d
2/5
This one-note profile leans heavily into anodyne archive interviews and platitudinous guff from celebrity buddies. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Jan 12
It was an untimely loss that still stings. This unshowy but affectionate documentary salutes her singular talent and charts her journey. Go to Full Review Nikki Baughan Screen International 6d
While it is clearly made by fans, for fans -- it proves a timely reminder of Wood’s phenomenal talent, and a tribute to the doors she opened and the influence she continues to have. Go to Full Review Grant Rollings The Sun (UK) Jan 12
2/5
Only total aficionados should be yelling, “Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight” about this tame documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Catherine Abbott

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Victoria Wood

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Dawn French

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Jennifer Saunders

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Maxine Peake

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Michael Ball

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Synopsis Victoria Wood remains one of Britain's most cherished entertainers -- a comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humor. 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.
Director
Catherine Abbott
Production Co
Rogan Scotland
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m