S1 E1 • Age

In the first of this new six-part series celebrating the comedy of Victoria Wood, long-term friend and collaborator Julie Walters looks at Victoria's take on age and the unforgettable characters she created that spanned generations. Classic clips include Chrissie the long-distance swimmer, dinnerladies, Acorn Antiques, Waitress (aka Two Soups) and 14 Again. Julie is joined by Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow and Shobna Gulati, who open up about working with Victoria and creating these iconic scenes. Friends and fans, including Michael Ball, Richard E Grant, Aisling Bea, Ted Robbins, Kate Robbins and Harriet Thorpe, pick out their favourite moments and discuss why she's not just their friend but Our Friend Victoria. With rare behind-the-scenes photos from Victoria's personal archive.

Première diffusion : 11 avril 2017

S1 E2 • People

Richard E Grant presents the second episode looking at how Victoria was a master at observation and people watching. Classic comedy sketches include Kimberley's friend, Jim Broadbent's fabulous Northern playwright, Susie Blake's unforgettable continuity announcer, Celia Imrie's oh-so-posh Miss Babs from Acorn Antiques and Patricia Routledge's extraordinary monologues as Kitty. All this along with appearances from Julie Walters and Michael Ball as well as rare behind-the-scenes photos from her personal archive.

Première diffusion : 18 avril 2017

S1 E3 • Sex

Michael Ball presents the third installment, which looks at Victoria's refreshingly candid views on sex and relationships and her unique ability to say what we were all thinking when it came to romance, dating, getting it or not getting it. Michael guides us through a selection of classic clips including stand-up from the Albert Hall; Victoria's spoof documentary, Mr Right; Italian Restaurant and Family Planning from As Seen On TV; and standout moments from her multi-award winning sitcom, dinnerladies. He is joined by Duncan Preston and Anne Reid who reveal how some of Victoria's most memorable comedy moments were created. Former cast mates Maxine Peake and Shobna Gulati recall filming the hilarious bedhopping antics of their characters in dinnerladies. Michael rounds off the show by introducing a song from the archives, but not just any song - this is one of Victoria's most famous, The Ballad of Barry and Freda.

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2017

S1 E4 • Appearance

Maxine Peake presents this latest slice of Our Friend Victoria, which explores Victoria’s take on appearance.Victoria was no stranger to waistline woes but, rather than hold her back, she channelled her own worries into her comedy by regularly taking a swipe at society’s views on how we look, what we should wear, what we should eat and what we should weigh. She spoke up for us all, whatever size or shape.In this episode, Maxine guides us through a selection of classic comedy that sums up Vic’s views on the diet and health industry. There are standout clips from the dinnerladies bemoaning the size of their buttocks, an unforgettable aerobics class called Fattitude, Marjorie and Joan’s top tips for a perfect tan, and a bonkers but sublime sketch called The Shoe Shop.Julie Walters and Celia Imrie are on hand to ponder Acorn Antiques’ transformation into a health spa, while Duncan Preston reveals the sheer pain he endured when faced with a wrinkly gusset.

Première diffusion : 2 mai 2017

S1 E5 • TV

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2017

S1 E6 • Fame

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2017