Talent (1979) - Julie Walters, Victoria Wood - Full Movie Musical

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Talent is a play with music written by Victoria Wood, first performed in 1978. It centres on two friends, one of whom is about to enter a talent contest in a run down nightclub. Commissioned for the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, it received much acclaim and transferred to a London run in 1979. That same year a television adaptation was broadcast. It was the first time Victoria Wood and Julie Walters appeared together on TV.
A mixture of dialogue and music, one of its tunes inspired The Smiths song Rusholme Ruffians. The script was published by Methuen in 1988, along with another play by Wood, Good Fun.

[@benancegeorge5480]

Great. Thanks britishcomedy

[@CraigMcKenzie-g4e]

I have loved Victoria Wood since I was a kid, but to my eternal shame had no idea this play even existed. You live and learn and sometimes discover something utterly wonderful x

[@loobyt8692]

Absolutely brilliant, I even remember the coloured cotton balls you can’t find those anywhere now. I was 18 when this was first released and so grateful for it being on here, thank you so much for a wonderful trip down memory lane. What an amazing talent Victoria Wood was and still leaves her legacy and the fabulous Julie Walters!

[@monkmell]

God, she was talented. I keep on finding Victoria’s “old” but completely new to me works, and they’re all brilliant. I’m always hit to my stomach with a genuine sadness that she’s died. She was completely before her time with her observations on society and just life really. She was a true feminist in my opinion. Julie Walters is always superb…though I haven’t watched more than 10 minutes of “Mamma Mia”…that’s not her fault! Thanks for allowing us all to enjoy this play. 😊

[@juliet7703]

Completely agree with you. So much fun finding old ones with Victoria. Just discovered Mens Sana in Thingummy Doodah about her visit to the health farm which was of course hilarious 😅. If you have not already seen it I highly recommended

[@benancegeorge5480]

Hi

[@sallywright8065]

Oh do watch Mama Mia! I found the first ten minutes excruciating tbh but it picks up. Pierce Brosnan absolutely red hot!!

[@zeddeka]

The beginning in particular is a real blast from the past. The end of the 70s and the end period of industrial britain. Grey, dirty buildings. People smoking on buses. A world where people let their dogs wander round the streets and Sundays were silent.

[@Etheldreda-]

And a much better place than today

[@adair-y6h]

Yes sweet memories

[@yomogiwitch]

is that Manchester? I remember the 192 bus..

[@janepurcell6747]

And creepy ugly old men with sideburns sexually assaulting young girls and you were supposed to find it 'flattering.'

[@robertclatworthy1857]

Typically Northern feeling to the whole story. Victoria was such a wonderful Writer and Actress. Julie worked so well with Victoria, they make the sketch so realistic. We miss your talent so much Victoria. Thank god we still have Julie. Rest In Peace Vic

[@marcusburroughs5293]

I've waited 41 years to be able to see this. Greatly appreciated

[@hunkhk]

i assume you were not dissapointed

[@veilbreak5867]

This was the first time I ever saw them. I was 11, staying in my friends for the night, her older sister was babysitting, all our parents had gone out. We watched this. We were all really shocked by it lol! Times change and the shockability bar moves further, much faster. It wouldnt faze an 11 year old the same way today

[@Fatima502]

I remember watching this in 1979. The behaviour of the compere didn't seem as creepy in those days. I'm horrified to reflect that some of might not have thought it was a big deal for him to grope Maureen in that fashion. Now that moment, as well as Mel's dismissal of Julie, is incredibly jarring.

[@brucedanton3669]

I was 11 in 1979 also, although I don't remember this being on at the time-I guess of course it was on ITV at the time, not on the BBC anyway. Thank you!

[@jeanmyers1787]

This is wonderful. May Victoria Wood Rest In Peace, such a talented lady taken too soon. Julie Walters I’ve loved since Educating Rita but together they are genius

[@joeletaxi821]

I watched this first time around. 44 years later I still remembered it. I guess that shows they had real talent.

[@samphillips7192]

She was so talented! I'm a writer, and would have LOVED to be as talented as that! I've waited for ages to see this!

[@lindas2952]

I remember watching this on television. I was aware of Victoria from That’s Life but was blown away by this. It was the first time of seeing the amazing Julie Walters. What a match made in Heaven.

[@thadtuiol1717]

The North has always been the soul of England. RIP Victoria

[@Ladynipchick2]

Victoria had such a sweet singing voice. Innocent somehow.

[@hometruths9411]

Yes, this is the first time I've noticed the beauty of her singing voice

[@GoDanielSmith]

Victoria Wood - an entertainment legend and taken way too soon

[@LeopardprintBet]

Loved seeing Bill Waddington ❤ thanks so much for uploading xx happier times

[@dee4174]

Sad, funny observational comedy. Knocks spots off anything today. Mrs Brown's Boys for example. Victoria was a fantastic writer annd a loal friend. Julie was given so many great parts by her. Miss you Victoria, RIP. ❤

[@hardcandy74]

Fantastic. First time ive ever seen this . Her talent will never be forgotten. Miss her now 4 yrs later . Never to be forgotten .. thank you fro uploading you've made my day. Love you Vic forever 💙🧔🏼

[@tudormiller8898]

The authorised biography of Victoria Wood "Let's Do It" by Jasper Rees is out today.

[@hardcandy74]

@@tudormiller8898 yes I have it

[@Fatima502]

I wanna be 14 again (21:48) is such a bittersweet song. Gets me tearful.

[@HYSON3KITTY]

Thanks for uploading this video, I always wanted to watch this TV adaptation of the play.

[@suebates4985]

Thank you so much, I've always wanted to see this.

[@TS-1267]

... Greetings from Bradford West Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿....

[@malaknaseem2284]

THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS

[@JehanineMelmoth]

Such a joy! Thank you so much!

[@davidsimm805]

Love this first time I have seen this Victoria wood and Julie are star's

[@salfordricuk3959]

Love this, thanks so much for uploading

[@nickcolby1391]

Thank you so much for this , genius

[@janeokeeffe5297]

Thanks for putting this up

[@mojosbigsticks]

So many well made observations of that time, with an underlying timeless story. Superb - thank you for sharing this.

[@charlotte5820]

Just seen this at Sheffield Crucible. Outstanding.

[@barbarawalsh9135]

Beautifully written, wonderful characters. Victoria Wood sorely missed ❤

[@vaslav030547]

Amazing, as always, Victoria Wood. The never changing Julie Walters is always Julie Walters. Many wigs, same character. Brummie in everything. Acting is an art.

[@lindablanthorn7787]

VW was soooo talented and brilliant timing from JW, what a great pair 😂

[@barblessable]

Such a great Talent her self, Lancs best, all her stuff stands up well against any comedy writer from any era, funny, sad ,re-watchable , always entertaining ,Dinner Ladies is so good with a great cast so funny so well written great characters . Sadly missed.

[@patrickhicks9880]

some of victoria wood's songs were brilliant

[@marklola12]

never seen this before or her other 2, i have to say i think the parts of her singing to the camera and the talk singing to the camera in this is some of her best

[@rory89]

Iv waited years to watch this, was soo different to what I thought it was but I enjoyed it alot ^.^ thank you

[@janinefarnell1119]

I wanna to be fourteen again, when sex was just called number ten, and i was up to seven and a half. Wonderful 😊

[@shellypriest5320]

Thank you for posting this!!!!!!!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@fatjackjack5416]

FANTASTIC xxx

[@veganvocalist4782]

Victoria is so superbly whimsical , like Peter Skelern , two outrageously talented individuals 🥰 Julie is mesmerising but does often play the same character

[@charleskristiansson1296]

Creative bliss

[@brianhaskard1042]

Babycham & matchmakers, lol refined!

[@collinhunter9792]

Oh of course.... I remember when they actually were!!!!

[@melclo3641]

Haven't seen it yet, looking forward to it.

[@marklola12]

@20.40 clear that was a unintentional laugh from victoria she even looks towards the camera..hilarious

[@tudormiller8898]

I can't wait to read the authorised biography of Victoria Wood "Let's Do It" by Jasper Rees. Out Today.

[@tudormiller8898]

How many bottles of Babycham would you have to drink to get fully pissed ?

[@tudormiller8898]

I can't believe the mainstream media back in the day were totally obsessed with Victoria Wood's size. She looks like any natural blonde gorgeous young voluptuous Lancastrian woman.

[@tudormiller8898]

Light brown ? I thought she was a natural blonde.

[@tudormiller8898]

The sexual abuse women had to deal with back in the day was horrendous. Nothing's changed I suppose.

[@wolfman5181]

@@tudormiller8898 have you read the book yet, is it good....why wasn't it released when she was alive?

[@ianp7661]

Thank god smoking is banned on buses. It’s insane to think it was once normal!

[@davidlister6721]

Its still shocking now

[@juliebannerman-wu4lp]

Victoria Wood was so a talented

[@007beck9]

27:43 Genuine laughter from Julie and Victoria

[@Violet-jy6qs]

God she's missed

[@brianbroadbent3517]

Julie and Victoria are funny

[@trishtraynor1237]

Wow.

[@davidlister6721]

Wow never seen this before

[@fredneecher1746]

There were no raspberry mivvis. There were strawberry mivvis and raspberry splits.

[@zeddeka]

The man (Mel) talking at 37:40 about getting Julie as a schoolgirl pregnant is all too common of society back then. A lot of men viewed underage girls as fair game ("Rita, Sue and Bob too" in the 80s was also based on a predatory older man preying on schoolgirls). This was the era of the dirty old man, whether it was Sid James in the Carry on films, Benny Hill or a large number of sitcom characters. It's no wonder looking back that Jimmy Saville got away with it for so long. He fit right in to the culture.

[@thomasalexand]

Ahem. The era of sex with underage girls? What recently went on in Rochdale and other places across England on an industrial scale?

[@booth2710]

11.52 Is that a photograph of Kenny Lynch on the mirror ?

[@TS-1267]

... Can't get off of a Bus like this Today 1:21... Likely Get Robbed or Worse....

[@lesleytaylor5168]

Moore plz xxx

[@joemalone9380]

34.10 yer man looks like billy corkhill from brookside.

[@linmonash1244]

Brilliant talents - both - and content ubiquitous and still shocking. Just how pervasive the sexual exploitation of so many vulnerable 'hopefuls'. Wienstein shows us it continued for decades. And today? Doubt it's gone - just more hidden.

[@thomasalexand]

The Hollywood casting couch from the 1930s onwards.

[@marklola12]

I ave to say Victoria seems to natural here, the way her acting flows it seems natural, some of her later things seem force and awkward compared to this to me

[@Wyndance]

What is the song playing at 24:14?

[@Wyndance]

@@SteveH.. Thank, you Steve!

[@toffeenut1336]

Did you ever find out? I been wondering that myself.

[@Wyndance]

@@toffeenut1336 Yes, it is Gene Farrow & G F Band - 'Don't Stop Now'

[@josephlenehan4461]

Joseph and Today TV

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

George=Percy from Corrie!

[@muk8804]

Ha and Chief Super from The Bill !!

[@muk8804]

And omg the organist , Is that Tosh from The Bill with no tache?!

[@lh6168]

Brownlow from the Bill

[@jamiew1664]

Tosh lines. Played by Kevin lloyd. Rip.

[@hometruths9411]

Despite her huge talent it's interesting how she always played the rathervshy, awkward, self effacing character in her plays, leaving Julie to shine. I wonder how much her broad bone figure affected her as it seems to come up so much in her plays and sketches. There's an inner sadness there.

[@amyclarke41]

ook

[@theculturedthug6609]

Julie Walters never knows what accents to do it's always a mish mash of Mancunian and Scouse.

[@carolthomas8528]

It doesn’t seem to have held her back does it ?

[@barblessable]

She grew up in Brum , her mother was Irish .

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

The British don't really do naturalism all the well, do they?

[@glamdolly30]

Eh??? No one did 'naturalism' better than the late, great Victoria Wood. She was a natural!

[@MatgoStyles]

Are you for real? The British is famous for naturalism in comedy and drama. This is a rare TV musical from 1979 so how on Earth can you use it to make such a sweeping judgement?

[@outtherelivinginthepub1973]

This (none) person is either American or from airy-fairy land. The ones that come out with that crap must be up their own arse!

[@sarahholland1375]

Are you from the US by any chance? They never do well with cult UK comedy. 2 comedy icons at their best here.

[@marylynne9104]

I’ve come across this sorry troll “none” several times before. It doesn’t deserve Wood and Walters, so who cares what it thinks.