Victoria Wood: The Standard We’re Still Trying to Reach

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 19/04/2026

Ten years after her death, Victoria Wood’s influence on British comedy is still unmatched. A personal reflection on her work, her writing, and why we’re still trying to catch up.

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The 1980s Comedy Quiz: How Well Do You Remember the Golden Decade of Laughs?

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 24/11/2025

Big hair, big shoulders, and big laughs. Test your knowledge on 1980s British Comedy.

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