Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood's wit and humour have endeared her to millions of TV viewers for over three decades. Writer, producer and actress of television shows such as As Seen on TV and Dinnerladies, Victoria has often been voted the funniest woman in Britain. In this updated biography her rise to stardom, from her early years in Lancashire to the successes of the sell-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, is sympathetically and honestly portrayed by Neil Brandwood.With a new chapter covering the success of the stage version of Acorn Antiques, and the end of her 26 year relationship with Geoffrey Durham, this meticulously researched and written biography provides an insightful account of the life and career of one of Britain's best-loved comediennes.

'One of the great British comedians and all-round entertainers of her generation' Guardian

'Bittersweet but scalpel sharp' Radio Times

'One of Britain's finest ever performers ... a sublime and unparalleled crafter of words' Independent

Victoria Wood's wit and humour endeared her to millions of TV viewers for over four decades. Writer, producer and actress of television shows such as As Seen on TV and Dinnerladies, Victoria was often voted the funniest woman in Britain.

Her rise to stardom, from her early years in Lancashire to the successes of the sell-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, is sympathetically and honestly portrayed by Neil Brandwood. This meticulously researched and written biography provides an insightful account of the life and career of one of Britain's best-loved comediennes.

Préface
THE LIFE OF ONE OF BRITAIN'S BEST LOVED ENTERTAINERS, 19532016

Auteur

Neil Brandwood works as a journalist for the Bury Times Group.

Résumé
40 years ago a group of eleven young men stood in the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon and faced a crowd of 77,000 and the mighty Inter Milan. They were the first British team ever to reach the final of the European Cup. Indeed it was the first time their club had even played in the European Cup. And yet they faced one of the richest teams, with a fearsome reputation and an unbeaten defensive strategy. But these men would go on to make football history...Told by a life-long fan, The Lisbon Lions follows the fortunes of eleven men born within 20 miles of Glasgow who had come to play for a football team struggling in the League. Reinventing the team with his positive playing strategies, manager Jock Stein guided Celtic to victory in the Scottish championships and eventually to the European Cup itself. Andy Dougan takes us on the thrilling journey with Celtic as, round by round, the team's passion, inventiveness, and above all style brings them to the biggest game in their club's history. The story remains as romantic, inspiring and stirring as ever.