Victoria station to be renamed Victoria Wood station - for an hour of music and memories

Manchester's Victoria station will be temporarily re-named Victoria Wood station later as the concourse hosts an hour of music and memories.The tribute to the Prestwich-born comedian will take place between 2pm and 3pm Saturday afternoon. All proceeds from the event, called 'Have You Seen 'Er' will be donated to the charity 'Jessie's Fund'.

The comedy legend who died in April, aged 62, was a former pupil of Bury Grammar School and patron of Jessie's Fund, which was established by her old school friend, Lesley Schatzberger, in memory of her daughter, and which helps disabled children to communicate by using music.

It will be presented by singer and actor Sue Devaney who worked with Victoria on the Dinnerladies TV series.

The city’s LGBT+ community choir will be performing their own special LGBT version of the Ballad of Barry and Freda, entitled The Ballad of Carrie and Freda, Barry and Fred.

The Lord Mayor of Manchester will pay tribute to Victoria, and Victoria Wood sponges - specially made by the ladies of the county’s WIs will be on sale to raise money for the charity.Fans are being encouraged to come dressed as their favourite characters from her many sitcoms.