Film

Becoming Victoria Wood

2026 · 1h 30m · Documentary · Comedy

A feature length documentary celebrating the life of Britain’s beloved comedy icon Victoria Wood delving into the complex inner world of this national treasure nearly ten years after her passing. Victoria Wood remains one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers – a northern comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona – the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer – lay a young woman navigating insecurity, anger, and self-doubt. Told in her own words and through the voices of those who knew her best, the film uncovers the formative experiences and personal battles that powered Victoria’s unmatched ability to make the nation laugh. The film will explore never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, to paint a vivid portrait of the woman behind the fame.

Victoria Wood

(Archive footage)

Jessica Barden

Narrator - Victoria

Dawn French

Self

Jennifer Saunders

Self

Maxine Peake

Self

Joan Armatrading

Self

Jasper Carrott

Self

Michael Ball

Self

Jane Wymark

Self

Philip Jackson

Self

John Dowie

Self

Dusty Hughes

Self

Robert Howie

Self - University friend

Alison Lloyd

Self - University friend

Bill Lloyd

Self - University friend

Sahlan Diver

Self - University friend

• Catherine AbbottDirector

Becoming Victoria Wood (2026) | Official Trailer

Release date

January 8, 2026

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary, Comedy