Victoria Wood: The Biography

Victoria Wood’s wit and humour have endeared her to millions of TV viewers for over three decades. Writer, producer and actress of television shows such as As Seen on TV and Dinnerladies, Victoria has often been voted the funniest woman in Britain. In this updated biography her rise to stardom, from her early years in Lancashire to the successes of the sell-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, is sympathetically and honestly portrayed by Neil Brandwood. With a new chapter covering the success of the stage version of Acorn Antiques, and the end of her 26 year relationship with Geoffrey Durham, this meticulously researched and written biography provides an insightful account of the life and career of one of Britain’s best-loved comediennes.