Talent (ITV 1979 with Julie Walters and Victoria Wood)

UK / ITV Network – Granada / 1×60 minute episode / AIRDATE: 5 August 1979

Writer and Music: Victoria Wood

Comedy drama. A story of two women, one of whom is trying to make it as a singer.

The same two characters would also appear in Nearly A Happy Ending” which was broadcast on June 1, 1980 and whereas Talent was originally a stage play Happy Ending was written directly for television signifying Wood’s new outlet for her material.

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JULIE WALTERS as Julie
VICTORIA WOOD as Maureen

Head of film reviews at The Viewers Guide with an erudite, insightful, slightly sardonic, deep appreciation for classic cinema. Has a habit of quoting obscure lines from old films in everyday conversation. He keeps a meticulously organized film logbook. He's a bit of a tea snob.