Britain was shocked by the untimely death of Victoria Wood yesterday, with the beloved comedian, actress, entertainer, and director passing away aged just 62.
A 90-minute TV special has been added to the BBC Two schedule at 7.30pm on Thursday April 21 to celebrate Wood’s life and career.
Titled Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV, the episode will feature a variety of sketches, stand-up routines, characters and songs from Wood’s various projects over the years.
The show is also set to feature interviews with the comedian’s friends and fans, including the likes of Dawn French, Julie Walters, and Roger Moore, as well as the woman herself.
Wood, renowned for her TV series including Dinnerladies, As Seen on TV, and Wood and Walters, passed away after a “short but brave battle with cancer”.
Wood received four BAFTA awards during her life, and was appointed a CBE in the 2008 Honours List.
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Tributes flooded in from the likes of Prime Minister David Cameron, who deemed Wood “a national treasure”, Ricky Gervais, who praised Wood as “so innovative, funny and down to earth”, and Julie Walters, who said that she was “too heart sore to comment”.
BBC Two, 7.30pm