Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast (including BBC continuity)

A one-off, fifty minute comedy sketch show special, written by and starring comedian Victoria Wood. Broadcast by the BBC on Christmas Day 1992.
The show was linked by Duncan Preston and Wood as husband and wife daytime TV presenters 'Martin Cumbernauld' and 'Sally Crossthwaite'. Blatant parodies of the real husband and wife presenting team Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan.
This was Wood's first sketch show since the phenomenally successful Victoria Wood As Seen On TV ended in 1987, and included the new 'mini-soap' "The Mall", which featured the return of Mrs. Overall and the establishment of her own branch of Acorn Antiques.
Several of Victoria Wood's stand up shows and sketch series "As Seen on TV" are available on DVD release.
Transferred from an original VHS recording of a BBC transmission.
Coyright British Broadcasting Corporation 1992
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[@garydiamond8124]

Let’s us not forget this comic genius

[@thetricyclehorse]

Never. 😢

[@jamndunk]

Which comic genius? 😅 Oh let us not forget, lest we be condeméd to listening forever to our sisters in law and as for that, let's us not their *sotto voces* take in vain. AaaMen 😂

[@stephenreeds3632]

The Judy Finnegan/Richard Madeley spoof was brilliant.

[@jameskeeth4037]

Victoria is so missed. She was the greatest comic talent of our generation x

[@laeyeballds219]

So on the nail. The next generations of comics will never match such genius as Victoria Wood & Co ... Along with the superb acting of all the cast. .. Duncan Preston..Julie Walters. . Et Al... Just utter comedy brilliance unmatched by this generation now x

[@psammiad]

"Heaven knows I have a dark side... as a child I kept lemmings" 🤣 Beautiful. So sadly missed.

[@parallaxview2143]

I bloody loved Victoria Wood on TV. Miss her very much.

[@jaynehayward6861]

She really was an incredibly generous writer... A lot of comedians keep the best lines for themselves, but she knew who would deliver her lines at their best. What a fantastic writer and woman.

[@th8257]

And yet oddly obsessive and controlling once she had. So many of the people who worked with her over the years have said how difficult and demanding she was to work with, particularly the cast of Dinner Ladies. Celia Imre said she actually felt quite bullied by Victoria at times.

[@dbell9644]

@@th8257 and yet Celia Imre went on to do many other shows with Victoria; such as Acorn Antiques The Musical etc. So she can't have felt that bullied by her.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@@dbell9644 I agree with you. She actually appeared in almost everything VW did as did Julie and the man who was the inspector of bathrooms. in the Mall sketch. Expecting a good job is not bullying. Bullying is belittling people and she launched many careers.

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

I miss her so much, Victoria's talents had no bounds. She was exceptionally gifted from a very young age. I watched her right from the beginning in the 70s, I think we were the same age thereabouts. Her script writing was incredible. There was no-one like her and there never will be. Comedian, Actor,Musician that she had written herself.

[@frannieo6128]

Victoria was a genius. And Victoria and Julie were the best double act ever.

[@karlthomas3374]

There will NEVER be another comic as switched on, talented, musically inclined, observational, cutting, compassionate and switched onto the public as the late and sadly great Victoria Wood. I grew up with her on our TV and now in my late 40s I still enjoy her comedy with my mother, close family, new and old friends. It is always a pleasure to introduce Victoria Wood's humour to people who are unfamiliar with her talent. Let's keep her candle burning brightly!

[@emmcatherine1460]

It is amazing how Victoria remembers the whole script. So fast and humorous. Victoria Wood a comic genius,

[@jbarath]

I wish there was a series of “the mall”. Absolutely hilarious.

[@sajamor0811]

What a brilliant impression of Richard Madeley by Duncan Preston - if you closed your eyes you'd swear it was the man himself!

[@sadiemills4272]

Richard me me me me Madeley! :)

[@sajamor0811]

@@sadiemills4272 Awful man - used to hate the way he showed Judy up and put her down on This Morning. Marital bullying where I come from!

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

My mum loved Victoria Wood and that transfered to me and my sister. Such a wave of nostalgia seeing the old BBC1 ident at the start. Takes me back to a simpler time watching this when it first aired with my mum making sure she taped it as well 📼 whilst munching on the sweets we got for Xmas. Thanks for uploading. My favourite part was Alan Rickman only got one line 😂

[@elleeme9451]

Yes! It makes me think of eating Quality Street!

[@janeokeeffe5297]

Happy days

[@allisonday893]

Victoria was way ahead of her time. Her clever subtle humour taking the mickey out of the tv culture of constantly calorie counting and dieting was genius. I remember an interview with her and she recounted how she could be being interviewed about the weather, her comedy, basically anything and the conversation would ALWAYS be interspersed with her dress size or whether she had lost weight.

[@azapro911]

Remains the greatest ever summary of early '90s daytime TV in England.

[@liamfitzgerald3427]

Victoria wood career is one of the greatest TV achievements, from acorn antiques to housewife, 49, Victoria could switch from comedy to drama in a way no one else could, there will never be anyone like her again, she was a magnificent writer and a terrific actor, incredibly gifted and has personally brought me a lot of happiness and laughter, RIP Victoria, thank you for the laughs

[@jasoncollins1702]

What a delight for Wood to have her wonderful lines read by such incredible talent. The flow of her language is just superb. She's one of my all-time heroes, and I miss her. Thanks for the laughs, Victoria.

[@SerenDipity64711]

Haha priceless parody of old favourites, Richard and Judy! Brilliant writing! Victoria, really was the best!

[@RIXRADvidz]

Am I crying because I'm laughing so hard or because she's gone. Thank You Victoria, you blessed us personally with your Joy.

[@christineaygin4330]

Saw her live in London the night of the Big Storm - she was amazing ---SO talented

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

A bit of both I think. Awesome beard by the way!

[@vc23]

I have a lovely memory of coming home many years ago and my mum was watching Victoria Wood, it was at the end of one of her shows and she was playing the piano. My mum was laughing so much tears were rolling down her eyes. This was the 1st time I'd seen Victoria, but certainly not the last. Hilariously funny. Both of those wonderful ladies are gone now though - my mum and Victoria, RIP both of you, and I hope your both still laughing.

[@Massev6871]

So lovely

[@popazz1]

There have been so many occasions,incidences,events where you could imagine VW quietly standing on the sidelines taking notes and then before you could say 'Victoria Wood's a ruddy genius' it'll be on TV,as seen by Victoria Wood! She defines 'observational humour'. Her work is never stale.

[@flyc3]

I think Pam in The Mall is a cross between Pat from Eastenders and Trish from Eldorado - Victoria’s powers of observation were legendary.

[@robertcotgrave5920]

Her observations on life were unsurpassed. I miss her terribly especially at Christmas time. Thanks for the laughter. God bless rest in peace.

[@theinkbrain]

Damn, damn, damn. I can't think why can't we haven't been able to make people like this immortal.

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

She is immortal; she lives on through every song, every joke, every laugh, and she always will

[@theinkbrain]

Thank you.

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

theinkbrain You're most welcome. All the best to you.

[@lindamanas954]

Oh my god I forgot Alan Rickman was in this. I loved him so much. He was so talented and handsome and he went too soon.

[@Aquinas40]

She was an absolute genius and had me in tears laughing from the early 1980's. There will never be another like her and I am grateful beyond words for her contribution to British and international comedy. I am very sad that this wonderfully unique woman is now gone, may she rest in peace xxx

[@ianexcalibur7096]

Skinhead_Ged She was lame, and a very weak comedienne

[@rebeccahattoninteriors8360]

Ian Excalibur: Shame that her gentle genius is so lost on you (maybe it's just too subtle or intelligent?) and instead you prefer to write some lame, weak reply to someone's lovely and fitting tribute. Skinhead_Ged: You are spot on my friend x

[@ianexcalibur7096]

Rebecca Hatton She wasn't what I call intelligent humour because as I said in a previous post i like QI and Have i got news for you. These two programmes are about as intellectual and intelligent as you can get. VW was too whimsical, too lame....

[@NickHarman]

HIGNY is mostly lumpen sarcasm and Merton's non sequiturs. What Wood did, like what Kay does, is far harder. Alan Bennett one can also cite.

[@foritisi]

A wonderful artist. Agreed.

[@YourJellyFishAteMyTV]

Thank you Victoria Wood for shaping my life.. Your writing, acting and sense of humour will out live us all. RIP 💕

[@artsed08]

"I wanted to boycott Fray Bentos, and leave it there..." 😂

[@trollop_7]

Not a price that I'd be willing to pay, and no mistake.

[@katherine3486]

I never saw this first time round. Thank you for uploading … this is what the internet and youtube is for !! Victoria, thanks for the laughs !! Rest in peace, and keep heaven tittering.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello, how are you catrina

[@barrycross2585]

R.I.P. Victoria Wood, tragic news heard it on the radio news, I can't get over it. This is brilliant pure comedy gold.

[@Liom89]

Haven't seen most of these sketches. What a gem!

[@claresamways9534]

"I was humming Vivaldi, before I had my first sling backs" Oh you are much missed dear VW. I have cried with laughter over the years. RIP

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello, how are you Clare?

[@SheilaWilliams]

Brilliant! I can't express it enough how fantastic she really was. I've never seen another performer so capable and gifted. Such a loss for everyone.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@alisoncraig5185]

Brilliantly playful, a superb wordsmith, and a wonderful performer. She was one of the best comedians in the world. Really gutted she's gone. But look at the wealth of material she's left behind.

[@JJ21210]

Oh, this wonderful human who left us too soon. Thank you for taking the time to transfer this and share it (I'm in the US and wouldn't be able to see it otherwise.) Best wishes to you.

[@digeridoo6807]

The funniest woman on the planet has left me bereft and grateful for the wonderful sketches and songs she's left for us to enjoy. Wonderful talent, lovely person. RIP

[@milels6917]

We didn’t realise how beautiful she was when young she didn’t do herself justice she could be very glamorous She looked like princess Dianna big eyes yet most of the time dressed down in her comedy acts Wish she was still with us ❤️

[@MattyMonk]

R.I.P. Victoria, thanks for the laughs. Too soon. Far too soon.

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

Still as hilarious 23 years on!

[@MrDCWood]

Thank you so much for uploading this! One of Victoria’s best ever specials! Always felt this was overlooked and should’ve had a DVD release.

[@ginger1973wine]

Just love her and all the actors can't believe this is 25 years old xx

[@milels6917]

This is just what I needed on a damp dull morning don’t we need Victoria so sad she left us 👌

[@TheXeroid]

Every one a gem, with the fantastic Celia Imrie. RIP Victoria, you were one of a kind

[@janeyd5280]

Paul Hewitt Imrie has no talent or charisma. there's nothing to beat Victoria or come close to her.

[@TheXeroid]

@@janeyd5280 I'm sure someone of Victoria's talent, who could have her pick of anyone in the business, would choose to work on so many occasions with someone devoid of talent or charisma, but I yield to your better knowledge.

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

Remember Acorn Antiques? Some of the funniest tv sketches ever!

[@thestephknight]

Thank you so much for posting! This has brought me so much joy and laughter. When I was 11/12 in about ‘91 me and a girl at school I used to call Cyril wrote a song because of Victoria Wood! Victoria inspired me in so many ways 🙏❤️🌸

[@kllwc7772]

Sigh I miss her so much 💔🕊💔 Can’t believe she is no longer with us ,she was VERY talented ✨🤣✨

[@itallia666]

What a smashing set of legs Victoria had! She rarely showed them off with her constant trousers & pants covering them I miss Victoria to this very day I was devastated when she died it seemed unbelievable she was taken so soon She has left us with a wealth of her amazing talents Thanks for these uploads they are so clever & funny 👧👏😆

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@hunkhk]

I totally identify with the incredible void left on hearing of Victorias early demise. I cried buckets. She was such a huge part of my growing up, we would hang on every joke, nuanced and subtle observations of life. So sorely missed. I watch her work on KZbin whenever I feel down and it never fails to cheer me up. Gone far too soon.

[@gabrieli1612]

"I was humming Vivaldi before I got my first slingbacks"

[@charmerci]

"I don't sit around waiting for something to happen like an undescended testicle!" HILARIOUS!

[@kryssyskloud]

Just so amazing, absolutely fantastic! 😄 I love Real Life, my favorite. I pray you are resting in absolute bliss and peace, Victoria Wood. Thank you!

[@MercurialRed9]

RIP Ms Wood. Genuine comedy genius, gone far too soon. Rest well.

[@andyhartley]

If you search for the first episode of This Morning, you'll be shocked on how similar they are. Absolutely brilliant!

[@andalltheangelssay212]

The Richard Madely voice is brilliant, close your eyes and you actually believe it’s him.

[@transmissionends64]

wonderful upload - cheers. Love Victoria and all the old gang is here - Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston, Julie Walters. Brilliant stuff.

[@jsfavouritemusic]

Am I the only one that wishes "The Mall" was a real show? :)

[@PompeiiProductionsTV]

Definitely not!

[@akerbie]

James F The successor to Acorn Antiques! If only it was! Very funny show!

[@FrankNFurter1000]

The hot drink?

[@danwoodhouse9290]

anythings better than eastenders

[@mrtimtremmel8465]

very que sera de brouhaha

[@obiwazz6929]

A comic genius, and then at the end she sits and plays piano and sings a complicated song like she could do it in her sleep. Remarkable woman

[@MrMriches]

Thank you very much to the person that added this too youtube & still remains on here. Why oh why the BBC has not released this on DVD is beyond me! Why they keep missing this one is madness! Miss Victoria still so much you can't help getting choked up when the end credits roll! A Genius & incredible lady! 🙏 Thank you

[@chrisparkes2179]

I know. There aren't even any disgraced celebrities in it. They brought out "The Complete Collection" shortly after she died, but it didn't include this. I've had to pop the bits I could remember onto postcards and glue them to the box.

[@tvheaven3691]

Just a quick note to say thank you to all those that have commented here, all contributions are very gratefully received. :)

[@Me4967]

Victoria woods brief encounters

[@melaniewalker5226]

tv heaven Thank you for these precious gems.

[@nuttyfroot]

I'm going to show this to my 16 year old daughter tonight. She's discovering the joys of VW :)

[@beckyfay6226]

I never realised what fabulous pins Victoria had! Bless her, she was always so self-deprecating. Her warmth and genius is sadly missed.

[@saltburner2]

Her schoolgirl must have been the inspiration for Vicky Pollard.

[@creepmag62]

I like that VW gives JW all the best lines in all the sketches they do together, JW is absolutely brill,

[@bignewshound]

I cannot believe she has gone. Wonderful, innovative and utterly irreplaceable.

[@davidsimm805]

what a women just been watching dinnerladdies again had me in tears with laugher thanks vic

[@christinewoodruff7600]

RIP Victoria, you were a truly special lady and will be sadly missed.

[@Fronika]

So much talent in one show.

[@judithrobertson1284]

Wonderful talent, she was so unassuming - I'm sure there was more to come Victoria will be making us lAugh and cry for many years to come thanks to that marvellous invention called the television and KZbin and DVDs. Much missed ....sleep tight

[@BabeRainbow59]

No matter how many times I watch this, it still makes me laugh out loud :) :)

[@thestephknight]

It really does!!

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

❤Thanks for all the laughs, Victoria. 2023 and still watching your brilliant comedy ❤

[@adamjohnson8916]

I wish they would release this on DVD, I need to complete my Victoria collection!

[@mcelliotdawson1674]

A truly beautiful soul. So funny and so amazingly wonderful. You have brightened everyone's life you touched with your humour and kindness. I will forever miss your lovely presence on this earth.

[@tausti]

Searched this after hearing the bad news today. Extremely funny and couldn't stop watching. A new fan here xx

[@yogawithmariagrolmariarobi9882]

Total utter genius! There’ll never be another quite like her!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@grainnegowen5758]

As a child I kept lemmings 😂

[@stevechristie2569]

Miss Gowen are you Irish?

[@BRUTUALTRUTH]

That Eldorado parody is PURE GOLD

[@sajamor0811]

I much prefer it to Acorn Antiques!

[@slave4glue]

I watched this thinking I wouldn't enjoy it but I laughed a lot. She's very quick witted and sharp. Lots of subtle little details as well, very good.

[@markmilburn3440]

Never seen this xmas special, GENIUS! Thankyou for sharing!

[@tomwilson8607]

brilliant brilliant brilliant,, loved this woman ,, both in fact....xxxx

[@judycliffe9059]

Feeling so very sad today that we have lost her. She always made me smile and l loved her in " Dinner lady's. "

[@petersp63]

Absolutely TV Heaven! More laughs in the first 3 mins than the full series of Ghosts!

[@mandimoos]

sad that such a genius in the comic world has left us,, RIP miss Woods, will be very sadly missed,, she would have me in stitches of laughter to the point my belly would hurt,, sad day indeed

[@poppyfield1619]

"take off your clothes, pick out your best point, and say it in the mirror" .."you have Latin o'level" 😂😁😀

[@wildechilde9726]

Oh, a piece of Victoria Wood I'd somehow missed! You've made my day :)

[@tvheaven3691]

For some reason this particular Vic Wood incarnation doesn't get a repeat (even on UK satellite channels like GOLD etc) hence why we have uploaded it here, it's total tv heaven.

[@wildechilde9726]

tv heaven Ah, that explains it. Thanks again so very much - it sure is comedy gold :)

[@DistantCousin]

tv heaven And missed out in the many DVD releases in the past 10 years by her.

[@lynnewoodyard7926]

wilde childe

[@murraykins1952]

I remember seeing this when it came out.........still stands up today BRRRRRRRILIANT

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

So right, Jon! I even dreamed Victoria came to my house asking me what I thought of the show. So glad it's been uploaded.

[@skygazer6898]

Victoria Wood was an incredibly talented writer and a very good actress. I remember watching Victoria singing, Let's Do It, and laughing so hard, I almost cracked a rib.

[@Hellwyck]

The Ballad Of Barry & Freda.

[@tamjac10]

I miss Victoria's comedy. Brilliant!

[@PaulKalburgi]

Thanks so much for sharing... the final programme needed on DVD, one day!!

[@tvheaven3691]

Very much agree with you Paul! Can't understand we this never has been released.

[@jameswright232]

Yes thanks ever so much 😘

[@jrbs]

She's a hell of a lot better than the real BBC breakfast time presenters! God bless her ❤

[@Mrjamiesant]

Genius! I couldn’t stop watching ! 😃👍🏼 Thank you Vic 🙏🏼

[@FanFicnic]

They were so ahead of their time my god

[@chrisnuttall6221]

Sad to see a legend go R.I.P., I remember these BBC Breakfast days like yesterday :(

[@SheilaEnglish2]

I’ve never seen this person before but I’m amazed how topical and funny her show is even if it’s from the 90s(?) And what a cast - Celia Imrie, Julie Walters … Great show.

[@carolineg1872]

The camera panning into view at 40:22. Reminiscent of the original Acorn Antiques. Just sublime. X

[@siobhancosgrove9677]

The name tv heaven is SO well suited. Victoria Wood and folk like her are Tv Heaven. PRICELESS GEMS.

[@beavisbonce]

Victoria and Alan Bennett just astounding observationists of everyday life

[@CathyKitson]

I thought Victoria was a brilliant female version of Alan. Both Northerners, both uproariously funny, both able to pick modern life apart with humanity and pathos.

[@taras6806]

Am icon of British comedy and indeed general talent. Rest In Peace Victoria Wood.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@taras6806]

@@franklinstephen3268 Very well thank yuo Franklin, and you?

[@alicehammond7438]

Lord knows I have a vicious side, when I was 9 years old I kept lemmings 😂😂. Victoria had such a great sense of the ridiculous

[@thebadtemperedbrit]

It's "Heaven knows I have a black side, as a child I kept lemmings!" Lemmings purportedly jump from cliffs to kill themselves, hence the 'black side' comment, vicious wouldn't make the joke.

[@ajlomas7185]

What a great comedy gem this is, I could (and I have) watch this time & time again, no need to fast forward as I wouldn't want to miss a single word of Victoria Wood's genius writing. And that's what is missing from tv these days, the utter dribble that they show...but that's a rant for another time!! It was such a sad loss when Victoria Wood left this world, what a fantastic multi talented artist she was, so sad. But she has left us this great body of work for us to enjoy. Although she was a big star and a well respected & loved person, she never behaved like a star even kept her cancer and treatment to herself, so much love and respect for this great woman. I hope that this great show does get released on dvd, can't think why it hasn't already. RIP Miss Wood, thankyou so much for the years of laughter and we're still laughing.... God love you x

[@76juno33]

One very clever, funny lady. May she rest in peace.

[@scubafee]

A great legend has left us .. thanks for this great video

[@JamesCalbraith]

I've watched a load of Victoria Wood stuff over Christmas, both on BBC and then here on KZbin. The greatest thing about those clips here - not a single mean comment below the videos :) VW brings out the best in people, even on the internet :)

[@rnw2739]

There is now....but then there's always one..

[@murrayelliott9956]

She was brilliant..........absolutely brilliant