Victoria wood

The award-winning comedian has had some funny things happen to her as she made her way through life. Now she's turned them into an hilarious new play.

Show in comedian’s home town includes original scripts, song sheets, photos and costumes

The comedian, screenwriter, actor and singer-songwriter was an inspiring figure who made you want to be her friend

Victoria Wood was a beloved performer with a knack of being able to befriend everyone in the audience and without her, it is impossible to imagine successors such as Miranda Hart.

A suitcase, notebooks, photos and scripts are all part of the collection

The comedian died at home in London yesterday and spent Tuesday evening trying to make her two children Grace, 27, and Henry, 23, laugh (pictured in 2008) morning.

Comedy genius Victoria, whose career spanned four decades, passed away following a six-month battle with cancer. She was aged just 62

Victoria Wood's brother Chris, 75, has defended his decision to publish excerpts from their father’s private diaries. The comedian (pictured on stage in London) died aged 62 from cancer.

The comedian and writer on how difficult it is to work for the BBC, her insecurity – and her troubled relationship with food

We remember some of late star Victoria Wood’s best jokes.