Wood And Walters (ITV Comedy, Victoria Wood, Julie Walters)

Victoria Woods first starring sketch series (co-headlining with Julie Walters) very much in the vein of her later BBC efforts. The series was preceded by a half hour special called Two Creatures Great and Small which aired on 1 January 1981. Guest stars on the special were Robert Longden and Keith Hodiak. A full series followed a year later, this featured six episodes plus a highlights compilation episode. Guest stars included the likes of Alan Lake, Duncan Preston, Jill Summers, Roger Brierley, Gregory Floy, Rik Mayall and Michael Angelis.

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UK / ITVGranada / 8×30 minute episodes / 1981-82 Special: 1 January 81 / Season: 1 January – 21 February 82

Writer: Victoria Wood / Producers: Peter Eckersley (special), Brian Armstrong (season) / Director: Stuart Orme

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