Being American I missed a lot of British programs yet became absolutely captivated with Victoria Wood in Housewife 49. Little did I know then the vastness of her genius while always retaining so much vulnerability. Must now watch Acorn Antiques. Thanks for this video. From Florida
She is much missed, it was a shock to lose her so soon. There is indeed a good sized back catalogue, you could start with 'Wood & Walters' but she really hit the big time with BBC's 'As Seen On TV' which also contains, Acorn Antiques. If you want to try to understand the British, our humour and our odd ways, Victoria really expressed us well. I'd look her up on IMDB and work your way through. Some is on here, some you might be able to buy in the US and some may be on an official streaming site, and perhaps unofficial too, enjoy.
Poignant last words from Anne Reid, " ......... and I'm sure we've still got many more years..." Well okay, we did have 12 more years of this beautiful woman's immense talent but 3 years on from her untimely death it's so tragic we didn't get many more years. She was alone in her diversity, unequallled.
"And Holly asks can she have ten hops from Wally Wallaby. No, she can have five like everybody else. I'm a continuity announcer, not Fatima bloody Whitbread!" Shame they didn't include that line in the documentary. A superb parody of the ITV birthday mascot slots! Gus Honeybun, Oscar Puffin and B.C. would approve...!
I'm sure that's from the first ever episode & the first skit after her monologue, I was about 12. I laughed & laughed & laughed all the way through, I ended learning some of the scripts by heart, amazing stuff indeed. Her & F&S were my faves, magic years! Thanks for your comment xx
+chillmax Thanks for uploading - it is so sad that this incredible human being has died young but her work - and the laughter she created - live on forever.
+chillmax Do you know if she won this comedians' poll? If not, it was a total travesty! Incidentally, you uploaded this on 19th May 2012, which was Vic's birthday - how spooky is that!
+glamdolly20 Unfortunately I don't, but she may have done! Wow, really, I didn't know that, very strange, but that's pretty typical for me, spookyness 😄.
Does anyone remember a Susie Blake sketch where she says something like "Here's a warning about the dangers of chip pans. It will only be relevant to working class people..." Can't find it anywhere.
"and here's a warning for all you common people about chip pans. We'll repeat this one later in case some of you are out walking your whippets. If your chip pan catches fire, it is not a good idea to whirl it round your head by the handle. Place a damp cloth over it, or do what I do, have coleslaw. I've never heard of coleslaw catching fire, so it's not quite so dangerous."
You'll just have to keep your eyes peeled & go through the ASOTV shows, it's in there somewhere, maybe series 2 or even a special , I think it was later, rather then early ;-)
I loved her. I just cannot stand the voice of Brian Blessed. Being constantly shouted at gets very wearing. It's like living with a celebrity domestic abuser for twenty minutes.
Having actually listened to the vid they juxtose Victoria as their favorite living comedienne. As a nod to time passing and acknowledgement that poor Victoria has, indeed, since died. Well, you seem to be a bit thick I thought I'd explain. To you, acting as the police of my language you git so,, there you are.
Being American I missed a lot of British programs yet became absolutely captivated with Victoria Wood in Housewife 49. Little did I know then the vastness of her genius while always retaining so much vulnerability. Must now watch Acorn Antiques. Thanks for this video. From Florida
She is much missed, it was a shock to lose her so soon. There is indeed a good sized back catalogue, you could start with 'Wood & Walters' but she really hit the big time with BBC's 'As Seen On TV' which also contains, Acorn Antiques. If you want to try to understand the British, our humour and our odd ways, Victoria really expressed us well. I'd look her up on IMDB and work your way through. Some is on here, some you might be able to buy in the US and some may be on an official streaming site, and perhaps unofficial too, enjoy.
Poignant last words from Anne Reid, " ......... and I'm sure we've still got many more years..." Well okay, we did have 12 more years of this beautiful woman's immense talent but 3 years on from her untimely death it's so tragic we didn't get many more years. She was alone in her diversity, unequallled.
I just thought the same thing the other day, no OAP Victoria in a retirement home etc, so terribly sad.
"nor custom stale her infinite variety"
Great National Treasure,rest in peace.
Never going to stop playing her shows, sketches and songs...
Scintillating talent across the board.
How lucky we’ve been to be alive at the same time as her. Victoria Wood - you superstar x
Believe me she knew how much she was loved and appreciated ❤
"And Holly asks can she have ten hops from Wally Wallaby. No, she can have five like everybody else. I'm a continuity announcer, not Fatima bloody Whitbread!"
Shame they didn't include that line in the documentary. A superb parody of the ITV birthday mascot slots! Gus Honeybun, Oscar Puffin and B.C. would approve...!
"Dicky Bladder?" - "No, we call him Dad..." That line always cracks me up! Oh God she was wonderful.
I'm sure that's from the first ever episode & the first skit after her monologue, I was about 12. I laughed & laughed & laughed all the way through, I ended learning some of the scripts by heart, amazing stuff indeed. Her & F&S were my faves, magic years! Thanks for your comment xx
+chillmax Thanks for uploading - it is so sad that this incredible human being has died young but her work - and the laughter she created - live on forever.
+glamdolly20 Yes, thank heavens we can look back & enjoy again xx
+chillmax Do you know if she won this comedians' poll? If not, it was a total travesty! Incidentally, you uploaded this on 19th May 2012, which was Vic's birthday - how spooky is that!
+glamdolly20 Unfortunately I don't, but she may have done! Wow, really, I didn't know that, very strange, but that's pretty typical for me, spookyness 😄.
Hard to believe she’s not with us. Goodness we were lucky to have her talent
You're most welcome, glad you enjoyed it; I nearly didn't UL it, but I decided it was worth the effort ;-)
Fav line: Mrs Gupta, she's from a funny sounding place....... Kidderminster 😂😂😂
Glad this was here before she passed. X
Vic is still amazing
I love Anne reid too she is still attractive for 78
best British comedian? Um, YES.
She was amazing!! Gone to soon 😕
This is great. Thank you
10:30 just smacks of Daisy and Onslow. A great programme here and very enjoyable to watch.
18:50 - omg did she just foresee the Rolf Harris thing............................
Does anyone remember a Susie Blake sketch where she says something like "Here's a warning about the dangers of chip pans. It will only be relevant to working class people..." Can't find it anywhere.
"and here's a warning for all you common people about chip pans. We'll repeat this one later in case some of you are out walking your whippets. If your chip pan catches fire, it is not a good idea to whirl it round your head by the handle. Place a damp cloth over it, or do what I do, have coleslaw. I've never heard of coleslaw catching fire, so it's not quite so dangerous."
ScreenStealers Is there a clip of it anywhere on UA-cam?
It's not listed in any obvious way, so a better reason to buy her shows on DVD I don't know of ;-)
ua-cam.com/video/AdRXliIO-Bw/v-deo.html
Thank you!
You'll just have to keep your eyes peeled & go through the ASOTV shows, it's in there somewhere, maybe series 2 or even a special , I think it was later, rather then early ;-)
Asboulty amazing
Good choice of comedians
Celia is so right...Victoria's legs are spectacular
Victoria Wood! Xxx
Top quality 5!
Did she win?
Hopefully!
She reminds me of holly Willoughby
I loved her. I just cannot stand the voice of Brian Blessed. Being constantly shouted at gets very wearing. It's like living with a celebrity domestic abuser for twenty minutes.
InTheNameOfJustice haha
Totally agree.
Victoria Wood is my favorite dead comedian. RIP Victoria.
You really don't have to say dead, just your favourite comedian,she lives on in her work & our hearts.
Having actually listened to the vid they juxtose Victoria as their favorite living comedienne.
As a nod to time passing and acknowledgement that poor Victoria has, indeed, since died.
Well, you seem to be a bit thick I thought I'd explain. To you, acting as the police of my language you git so,, there you are.
Narrator = Simon Callow?
+Ellen Spear Brian Blessed apparently. I wondered why they'd had that cat-flap widened...