Victoria was only 62 years old when she died of cancer. She passed away from the illness at her home in Highgate, with her children and former husband.

The Victoria Wood Foundation supports the arts, including projects such as Talitha Arts and Jessie’s Fund.

Victoria was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in late 2015.

She quickly succame to the illness, passing away in April 2016.

In the lead, up to her death, the star kept her health hugely private.

Tonight a number of programmes will pay tribute to her.

At 8pm on BBC Two Victoria Wood: A Bafta Tribute will air.

Then at 9pm Victoria Wood: At It Again will show on the same channel.

In it, the comedian performs an award-winning stand-up show at the Royal Albert Hall.