The sculpture of the late comedian, who was from Prestwich, was knocked over by a car on Monday night.

Statue of comedian Victoria Wood toppled in car crash

A statue of much-loved comedian and actress Victoria Wood has been unveiled in her home town.

Victoria Wood statue unveiled in her home town

The memorial takes pride of place in her home town and is revealed three years after the much-loved star lost her battle with cancer. 

Museum will display  original scripts, song sheets, photos and costumes from the late comedian 

Dame Julie Walters has said that she still speaks to a photograph of long-time friend Victoria Wood following her death 18 months ago.

Graham Ibbeson, who created Lancashire's famous Eric Morecambe monument, will design and sculpt a statue of Victoria Wood in her home town.

Chris Foote Wood plans to publish a book 'offering an insight into how an overweight, lonely and unhappy girl overcame early difficulties'.

Fans of the comedy actress will get to choose between 'Bren' from Dinnerladies or 'Kimberley's Friend' for planned statue

"We feel it’s only right that there should be a fitting tribute to her in the borough in which she was born."


A site for a statue of the much-loved comedian Victoria Wood has been agreed in her home town.

The brother of Victoria Wood has launched an appeal to raise £20,000 for a statue in the late comedian's honour.