Episode 1
The first of two programmes featuring more than 20 sketches handpicked by Victoria Wood from her first solo series, As Seen on TV.
The first of two programmes featuring more than 20 sketches handpicked by Victoria Wood from her first solo series, As Seen on TV.
Back in 2009, Victoria wrote a list of her favourite moments from her seminal 80s series, intending to use it as a compilation show of self-selected best bits. The list remained locked away in her personal office until now. It features familiar favourites and often overlooked gems, but as these two programmes explore, the chosen sketches serve as a prediction of what was to come in an unparalleled career that crossed just about every genre of stage and screen.
This first programme includes contributions from Russell T Davies, Ken Loach and playwright Winsome Pinnock, who dissect Victoria鈥檚 groundbreaking early work, why it is still regarded as a watershed moment in British television and the impact it has had on writers since. Meanwhile, Jane Wymark and Joan Armatrading provide an insight into the private side of their friend.
Rare and unseen material from Victoria鈥檚 personal collection, including an early university project, rehearsal tapes, notebooks and photos, completes this examination into the work of one of Britain鈥檚 most prolific artists.
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Victoria's work ethic
Duration: 01:33
Music Played
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The Kinks
Victoria
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Mr. Scruff
Get A Move On
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Mr. Scruff
Get A Move On
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Bow Wow Wow
King Kong
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Victoria Wood
Service Wash
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ABBA
Dancing Queen
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Sara Pascoe |
Producer | George Hencken |
Series Producer | Lindsay Jex |
Executive Producer | Lucy Ansbro |
Production Company | Phil McIntyre TV |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 2020 21:10
- Mon 28 Jun 2021 21:30
- Wed 18 Aug 2021 00:15
- Christmas Day 2022 22:45
- Wed 17 May 2023 21:00
- Sat 20 May 2023 23:30