Short bio Victoria Wood
Full biography Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood was a composer, actress, and comedian from England, known for her incredible talents in entertaining audiences of all ages. Born on May 19th, 1953, in Prestwich, Lancashire, Victoria first rose to fame in the 1980s with her unique sense of humor and her ability to connect with her audiences on a personal level.
Victoria was well-known for her love of music and had a particular talent for composing. Throughout her career, she composed a wide range of music, including film scores, musical theatre pieces, and other works for television productions. Her compositions were known for their melodic and cinematic quality, often incorporating beautiful harmony and lyrical themes that captured the imagination of the listener.
Perhaps one of Victoria's most notable works as a composer was her score for the musical Acorn Antiques-The Musical. Premiering in 2005, Acorn Antiques-The Musical was a huge success, captivating audiences with its charming characters and delightful story. Victoria's music was a significant part of the production's magic, bringing the story to life with its catchy tunes and evocative instrumentation.
In addition to her musical contributions, Victoria was also renowned for her incredible acting and comedic abilities. She performed in a range of TV shows and films throughout her career, including her own comedy sketch series, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV.
Sadly, Victoria passed away on April 20th, 2016, at the age of 62. Nevertheless, her legacy lives on in her art and her music, which continue to inspire and entertain people around the world. She was truly one of the great entertainers of her generation, and her contributions as a composer, actress, and comedian will continue to be celebrated for many years to come.
Albums featuring Victoria Wood
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Victoria's Empire: A Journey Through The British Empire(2×CD, ) | 2008 | BBC |
| 2 |  |
An Audience With Victoria Wood(CD, Mono) | 2007 | Sound Entertainment |
| 3 |  |
Cast Of Acorn Antiques The Musical! Starring Julie Walters Book, Music And Lyrics By Victoria Wood – Acorn Antiques The Musical!(DVD, DVD-Video, PAL) | 2006 | Channel 4 DVD |
| 4 |  |
Victoria At The Albert Live(2×CD, Album) | 2002 | The Laughter Label |
| 5 |  |
Real Life - The Songs(CD, Album) | 1997 | Ovation Records |
| 6 |  |
Live | 1997 | Redbush Entertainment |
| 7 |  |
Encore | 1996 | BBC |
| 8 |  |
As Seen On T.V. | 1991 | BBC |
| 9 |  |
Hale And Pace And The Stonkers, Victoria Wood – The Stonk / The Smile Song | 1991 | London Records |
| 10 |  |
Willis Hall (2) Read By Victoria Wood – The Vampire's Holiday & Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hollins(2×Cassette, ) | 1991 | BBC |
| 11 |  |
Live | 1988 | Columbia |
| 12 |  |
Return To Oz(7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) | 1985 | Cherry Lane Records |
| 13 |  |
Lucky Bag | 1983 | Elecstar |
Videos featuring Victoria Wood
Acorn Antiques - The Musical 2005
Acorn Antiques: The Musical! is a musical about an antiques dealer, based on the parodic soap opera of the same name by Victoria Wood. It was directed by Trevor Nunn, and opened at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket in February 2005 for a three-month sell-out r
Victoria Wood - Lucky Bag (Full Album)
For the first time ever on YouTube, a complete full-length DIY remaster of the 1983 cult classic LP - I've tried my very best to eliminate the pops and clicks. I'm sure die-hard Victoria Wood fans will appreciate this, since it's never been released onto
Victoria Wood - Let's Do It - The Ballad of Barry & Freda - Original 1986 version
From As Seen on TV 1986
Hale And Pace And The Stonkers The Stonk
victoria wood let's do it
its the funniest song ever
Hale and Pace & The Stonkers - The Stonk - Top Of The Pops - Thursday 7 March 1991
Taken from TOTP (BBC1) on Thursday 7 March 1991
Crush
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Crush · Victoria Wood
Real Life - the Songs
℗ 1997 © Ovation Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
Releas
Victoria Wood - Keep On Shopping (As Seen On TV)
As requested, a better quality version of the classic Victoria Wood sketch, "Keep On Shopping" (from her show "As Seen On TV", 1985). Starring in order of appearance: Hope Jackman, Victoria Wood, Sue Jones-Davies, and Meg Johnson alongside Celia Imrie and
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