Month: February 2026

FILM OF THE MONTH : Becoming Victoria Wood (February 2026)

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By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK? *****

I was 14 when Victoria Wood: As Seen On TV 1st aired in 1985 and suddenly I had comedy sketches so funny I could delightedly recite with my friends at school.

  • Read on for reasons including how it was Wood’s uniqueness which made her success so hard-fought but her reputation everlasting
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THEATRE REVIEW: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister starring Griff Rhys Jones at Apollo Theatre

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By Aline Mahrud

WORTH A LOOK?: ***

WHEN?: Saturday 31 January (matinee), opens 12 February and runs through 9 May 2026

Yes, Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister was a BBC political satirical comedy starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne lifting the lid on the relationship between politicians and Government that was hugely popular in the 80s.

  • Read on for reasons including how the attempt to do something interesting creatively feels like a missed opportunity
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