Victoria Wood dies aged 62
The Prestwich born comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer.
The Prestwich born comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer.
In 2011, Victoria Wood spoke to Granada Reports about filming her play 'The day we sang' in Manchester.
She describes how she got her big break at Granada working on her own show with her friend Julie Walters.
There was something lovely about driving down the A6 and you come off and you see the red Granada lettering on the building.
I used to get a real kick out of that.
A site for a statue of the much-loved comedian Victoria Wood has been agreed in her home town.
Manchester's Victoria station will be temporarily re-named Victoria Wood station later as the concourse hosts an hour of music and memories.
Youngsters say they've been inspired by the late, great Victoria Wood - who's died from cancer aged 62.