Following the news announced today that comedienne, writer, actress and songwriter Victoria Wood has died, we've pulled out our favourite shots from Victoria's career in a special gallery.
Tony Hall, Director-General, said: "Victoria Wood was a woman with a stunning array of talents - a comedian, singer, songwriter, actress and director. People identified with her warmth and great charm. She brought people from all walks of life together and made them laugh and cry. She will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with her friends and family."
Victoria Wood in Acorn Antiques (1986).
Victoria Wood in Victoria Wood's Sketch Show Story (2001).
Victoria Woods in As Seen on TV (1985)
Julie Walters and Victoria Wood in 'Pat and Margaret'. Pat - the long lost estranged sister of Margaret - claimed that she didn't want to meet Margaret ever. "I can't be seen with a woman whose buttocks practically skim the carpet." A classic Victoria Wood line. (1994)
Victoria Woods as Bren in Dinnerladies (1999)
Victoria Wood first hit our screens on the 主播大秀's That's Life (1976).
Duncan Preston as Clifford, Victoria Wood as Berta, Julie Walters as Mrs Overall and Celia Imrie as Miss Babs in the Acorn Antiques sketch from 'Victoria Wood-As seen On TV' (1986).
Victoria Wood in 'Victoria Wood : Live In Your 主播大秀' (1994).
As Margaret in Pat and Margaret (1994).
Victoria Wood Christmas Special (2000)
Victoria Woods All Day Breakfast (1992)