Julie Walters and Friends

Julie Walters and Friends was a one-off comedy sketch show showcasing the talents of actress Julie Walters.

Sketches were written by Walters' frequent collaborators: Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale. Wood also contributed the one musical number. Walters portrayed new characters alongside roles she had previously been known for, including a monologue in which she appeared as Mrs Murray, her character from G.B.H, written by Bleasdale.

Sketches & Songs:

Part 01:

  • Red Balls (Victoria Wood) with Victoria Wood.
  • Tribute from Victoria Wood.
  • Mary Brazzle (Victoria Wood).

Part 02:

  • Seating Arrangements (Victoria Wood) with Victoria Wood.
  • Tribute from Alan Bennett.
  • My Niche (Alan Bennett).
  • Modern Romance (Words & Music Victoria Wood).
  • Tribute from Alan Bleasdale.
  • Bring Back Hughie Green (Alan Bleasdale) with Alan Bleasdale.

Part 03:

  • Blackcurrant Sorbet (Victoria Wood) with Victoria Wood.
  • A Decent Send Off (Victoria Wood) with Victoria Wood.
  • Tribute from Willy Russell.
  • Mrs. Murray - Go Out Dancing (Willy Russell).
  • 1920's Old Bag (Victoria Wood).

The show was made by London Weekend Television for ITV and recorded at their studios on London's South Bank, produced by Nicholas Barrett and directed by Alasdair MacMillan. It was first broadcast on ITV on December 28, 1991.

The show was nominated for the Best Light Entertainment (Programme or Series) award at the 1992 BAFTAs.


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