VICTORIA WOOD

Now that the christmas fairy dust is settling, dad's folks are remembering their softie southern cousin and sharing some of what kept *them* entertained. no downton dementia for *them*.

wonderful profile of Victoria Wood (prestwich, lancs) whose chooby lass next door looks enabled her to get away wi' jokes like:

'Ive got a dyslexic boyfriend, aye?

He's right enthusiastic about my vinegar'