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Our Friend Victoria

Our Friend Victoria is a six-part series in which Victoria's archive is introduced and celebrated by her friends, peers and co-stars. Victoria's rich and varied career spanned four decades, won her a raft of awards including six BAFTA's and deep affection from the British public. This is a chance to honour and appreciate her most iconic work all over again alongside some re-discovered treats.

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Julie Walters
Self
Duncan Preston
Self
Maxine Peake
Self

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Episode 1

Age

29 mins

In the first of this new six-part series celebrating the comedy of Victoria Wood, long-term friend and collaborator Julie Walters looks at Victoria's take on age and the unforgettable characters she created that spanned generations. Classic clips include Chrissie the long-distance swimmer, dinnerladies, Acorn Antiques, Waitress (aka Two Soups) and 14 Again. Julie is joined by Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow and Shobna Gulati, who open up about working with Victoria and creating these iconic scenes. Friends and fans, including Michael Ball, Richard E Grant, Aisling Bea, Ted Robbins, Kate Robbins and Harriet Thorpe, pick out their favourite moments and discuss why she's not just their friend but Our Friend Victoria. With rare behind-the-scenes photos from Victoria's personal archive.

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