Happy Since I Met You (1981) by Victoria Wood - Julie Walters, Duncan Preston, Tracey Ullman

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    Happy Since I Met You is a television play written by Victoria Wood, and broadcast on ITV on 9 August 1981. It stars Julie Walters, Duncan Preston, Tracey Ullman and Jim Bowen and was directed by Baz Taylor as part of ITV's Screenplay series. In Happy Since I Met You, Duncan Preston, who would later become one of her regular co-stars, worked with Victoria Wood for the first time. It was the last full-length drama by Wood to be televised for some years, the next being Pat and Margaret (1994).

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  • @c.t5136
    @c.t5136 Год назад +118

    Who thinks love was better before mobile phones? waiting for the phone to ring, surprises and letters

    • @th8257
      @th8257 Год назад +11

      It's being young that makes it special. You're a bundle of hormones and it's all new and exciting.

    • @muk8804
      @muk8804 10 месяцев назад +6

      Totally agree. It's treated like a commodity to be picked now .

    • @th8257
      @th8257 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@muk8804 You just got old, that's all.

    • @RosaGlez-ls1oz
      @RosaGlez-ls1oz 2 месяца назад +4

      ​@@th8257Love has no age, dear.

    • @jasonchambers4495
      @jasonchambers4495 2 месяца назад

      Absolute rubbish.

  • @compostcorner5934
    @compostcorner5934 2 месяца назад +19

    Nostalgia at its best.
    Rip Victoria Wood 🙏🎶
    Great film with a great cast .

  • @j0nnyism
    @j0nnyism Год назад +103

    Victoria had an amazing talent for seeing humour and absurdity in humdrum everyday existence. She’ll never be forgotten

  • @timflatus
    @timflatus 4 месяца назад +37

    I don't know why I keep watching Victoria Wood stuff. I keep hoping for a gentle laugh and just end up in tears. Oh yeah, I remember, that is why. ❤

    • @voulafisentzidis8830
      @voulafisentzidis8830 2 месяца назад +6

      I'm still mourning her and Alan Rickman's deaths. It was a sad year for the world when they died.
      Victoria had the fantastic ability of making us laugh and cry at the same time.

    • @veganvocalist4782
      @veganvocalist4782 2 месяца назад +1

      @@voulafisentzidis8830 Yes she did indeed

  • @twwoody813
    @twwoody813 Год назад +47

    Julie Walters, a national treasure ! Victoria Wood always ahead of her time, always missed never forgotten. 😊

  • @brigittegeorg
    @brigittegeorg Месяц назад +13

    Victoria Wood and all these actors and actresses made everyone so happy and laugh, thank you very much for posting. 🤩☀️✨️

  • @josiethornton7049
    @josiethornton7049 Год назад +31

    First time I have seen this, I have not seen Duncan that young.....🤩Victoria will always be missed....😍

  • @mikeprit424
    @mikeprit424 Год назад +17

    Never seen this before,what an absolute gem!take me back to the eighties please

  • @voulafisentzidis8830
    @voulafisentzidis8830 6 месяцев назад +17

    Nobody writes like this anymore. Glorious!
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @jillolearyhepburn5202
    @jillolearyhepburn5202 2 года назад +50

    Our Jules is such an amazing actress and hasn't changed over all these years. Never seen this film before. So many thanks!!!

  • @michelewortelhoek6860
    @michelewortelhoek6860 10 месяцев назад +15

    a box of national treasures.

  • @jlily8909
    @jlily8909 3 года назад +74

    First time I've seen this, I think. My emotions are all over the place, so beautiful, so classic Victoria and Julie, everything down to the air and the walks in the parks took me right back. Just breathtaking.

  • @blrr5blrr
    @blrr5blrr 3 года назад +110

    Well, im only 46 seconds in and already im filled with nostalgia at those blue launderette plastic carrier bags with the white handles that used to 'do up' at the top ! In 1981 a lot of kids would go to the launderette with their mothers. Even though the 80s is now seen as a time of wealth and prosperity, a lot of people didnt have washing machines at home. Kids now er days will never know the smell of a launderette or having to sit patiently, waiting for the cycle to finish.

    • @Dragonrdh
      @Dragonrdh 2 года назад +13

      We had a Hoover twin tub at home, which is hard work, and no tumble dryer so we often still used the laundrette.

    • @isabellareed1234
      @isabellareed1234 2 года назад +5

      Absolutely

    • @jackfrosty4674
      @jackfrosty4674 2 года назад +8

      @@Dragonrdh The fence works well as a clothes dryer and a hose to rinse the clothes or rain.

    • @HookBeak_66
      @HookBeak_66 Год назад +10

      Poppins123 I liked your spin cycle down memory lane: Some launderettes would have a tropical island, the sand like demerara sugar & colorful parakeets. Whilst sitting, one could meditate in tune with the final whirring of the spin dryer.

    • @hablin1
      @hablin1 Год назад +4

      I was thinking the same 😂😂😂

  • @roseoconnor5938
    @roseoconnor5938 Год назад +17

    Thoroughly enjoyed this nostalgic trip....where have all those years gone !! Brilliantly written and acted by all..just love Julie Walters x

  • @violetdraper3732
    @violetdraper3732 10 месяцев назад +11

    Lovely Julie Walters ,,she was brilliant in Billy Elliot, enjoyed watching all of shows. Thankyou

    • @lynryall1317
      @lynryall1317 4 месяца назад +3

      ❤❤ watch educating Rita .. brilliant 💙

    • @veganvocalist4782
      @veganvocalist4782 2 месяца назад +1

      @@lynryall1317 oh that's the best one 😊

  • @HookBeak_66
    @HookBeak_66 Год назад +43

    Victoria Wood's written dialogue within this fifty-two minute gem, is as sharp as a nail gun delivered on rapid fire. Sometimes I found myself having to stop & replay to fully understand the banter. Excluding "Frances" & "Jim" I counted 29 other characters the audience are introduced to: The script is a delight to hear, but it's also a challenge for the intellect to follow, because lines are spoken so rapidly. Classic comedy from one of our finest. V.W rip.

    • @j0nnyism
      @j0nnyism Год назад +8

      Yea the rhythm and speed of the speech was pure Victoria. What a wonderful talent for the ordinary bitter sweet absurdity of life. Never forgotten

    • @maureendavies7665
      @maureendavies7665 Год назад +3

      Another good story and humour from victoria wood she had such a talent

    • @nonenoneonenonenone
      @nonenoneonenonenone Год назад

      I couldn't understand most of it, neither could the captions. I don't know what kind of English that was, but there's a reason for having BBC Standard!

    • @JulzPoolz
      @JulzPoolz 2 месяца назад +4

      @@nonenoneonenonenone no one else seems to have struggled… 🤷‍♀️

    • @huwpatt3817
      @huwpatt3817 Месяц назад +1

      worthy of woody ​@@JulzPoolz

  • @lyndaosmond891
    @lyndaosmond891 Год назад +12

    Pre-marital pastry..... Victoria got me in the first five minutes!! Amazing, clever insight in her writing. Maestro

  • @hunkhk
    @hunkhk Год назад +14

    "the price of a pan scrub is enough to make you emigrate' - somethings havent changed eh .. Fabulous dialog, such a blast from the past, loved every minute, Wood and Walters where a dream combination of talent

    • @DistantCousin
      @DistantCousin 5 месяцев назад +1

      Brilliant line! Northern camp!

  • @JehanineMelmoth
    @JehanineMelmoth Год назад +14

    Superb writing, superb acting, and aching nostalgia for all the 80s details. Victoria could write poignant scenes as well as funny ones, and this is a little classic.

  • @merseydave1
    @merseydave1 Год назад +15

    Victooria Wood has some great observations on mainstream life, her wit is priceless along with her acting friends.

  • @amandabotterill1000
    @amandabotterill1000 11 месяцев назад +7

    Awwwww never seen that its were lovley unlike dating today brilliant victoria,wood n Julie Walters can't believe Victoria's gone music made me cry at end 😢

  • @creepycraig73
    @creepycraig73 Год назад +11

    So many brilliant ladies in this, I kept waiting for French & Saunders to show up.

  • @elizabethyoung4900
    @elizabethyoung4900 2 месяца назад +6

    I hadn't seen this, really enjoyed it. Great, thank you

  • @maryeliason1504
    @maryeliason1504 Год назад +20

    Love Julie Walters. ❤️🌹👍

  • @JulieShaw-br5kt
    @JulieShaw-br5kt Месяц назад +6

    Love Julie Walters, you cannoy believe she is the same lady as the one in Acorn Antiques!! ❤😂xx

  • @Marigolded
    @Marigolded 2 года назад +17

    I miss Victoria Wood so very much and had never seen this before. Withington Baths, what a bonus to see that place again. Just lovely. Thanks for uploading.

  • @joanneparfitt3829
    @joanneparfitt3829 Год назад +12

    Loved this, I would have been 10/11 at that time and am from Lancashire, so nostalgic and real ,funny, sad and brilliant.
    Thank you ☺️

  • @mauranolan843
    @mauranolan843 Год назад +10

    Duncan was so handsome really enjoyed this

  • @juliajacklin5584
    @juliajacklin5584 Год назад +12

    oh my gosh, my golly! Finally a film to call my own! Thank you for sharing this! I'm 60

  • @Nellytrainor
    @Nellytrainor 2 года назад +20

    I've never forgotten this, and thought I'd never have a chance to watch it again. Can't thank you enough - it's still brilliant!

  • @deconstructedluxury1964
    @deconstructedluxury1964 Год назад +6

    Got lost in this, watching with a huge grin and tears in my eyes. That's the power of victoria's writing and her superb cast.

  • @pearlshifer1776
    @pearlshifer1776 Год назад +15

    Duncan Preston was a dreamboat back then.. He reminds me of an ex....

  • @janmitchell641
    @janmitchell641 2 месяца назад +3

    I love Victoria Wood. More please.

  • @sarelito9202
    @sarelito9202 2 года назад +26

    Julie Walters is excellent, and charming!

  • @marymarshalls2984
    @marymarshalls2984 Год назад +7

    Love this so true to real life. Living together is a minefield. Is the answer to live separately and date.

  • @joeyree22
    @joeyree22 Год назад +15

    I’ve never seen that before and I loved it! 🥰 I love the end. Love isn’t perfect, it’s a game for two. But, love is real and can be beautiful sometimes if you let it. You just have to remember to not to be a total jerk, understand your part in the game and forgive when needed, even if it’s days later.

  • @WeAreWombwellMain
    @WeAreWombwellMain 7 месяцев назад +6

    Under-rated classic.

  • @Nikki_Holland
    @Nikki_Holland Год назад +7

    Not seen this before. Really enjoyed it. Brilliantly played by Julie Walters and Duncan Preston. Thanks for the upload.

  • @roddersfiftynine
    @roddersfiftynine Год назад +29

    An absolute gem. Thanks for uploading. Loved every minute.

  • @laurentebbutt3937
    @laurentebbutt3937 2 года назад +34

    Thanks so much for uploading this - loved every minute. Classic Ms Wood, great to see such a young Julie Walters and Duncan Preston, fantastic trip down memory lane. Bliss! ❤

  • @peppersghosttheater
    @peppersghosttheater 3 года назад +20

    All these amazing posts of things I've never seen. Amazing. Thx so much

  • @nathelondon3719
    @nathelondon3719 2 года назад +50

    Brilliant writing by Victoria Wood. Generosity from Victoria Wood, giving funny lines to her “ensemble” of friends, overacting by Julie Walters as usual. It doesn’t get much better. RIP Victoria, Queen of British Comedy. The Pride of Prestwich. Gone too soon. Never to be forgotten.

    • @nonenoneonenonenone
      @nonenoneonenonenone Год назад +3

      How can you call that overacting? She underplays beautifully, always in possession of herself, and remarkably keeping track of her mood progression. Difficult stuff. All that surface trivia, with all that moodiness underneath. A real character study.

  • @lynfordcasting7461
    @lynfordcasting7461 Год назад +6

    This is a gift that just keeps on giving. What a cast. It feels all early and not quite fully formed and brilliant. Even Carol Leeder! Playschool must have given her the day off.

  • @wendydee3007
    @wendydee3007 Месяц назад +1

    A genius script. And reminded me why my relationship with my partner has lasted all of 17 years - we're both introverts and stay away from each other when at home - but it actually works, we still like each other haha :o)

  • @MrChrissy1r
    @MrChrissy1r 3 месяца назад +6

    First time of seeing this, was shocked at people mentioning Victoria Wood in the past tense, I had no idea she had died, very sad news albeit late. I have not watched T.V for over 20 years, in fact I don't own one, I don't have a radio or take "news" papers ( I much prefer toilet tissue), I know I am out of touch with it all. Cancer is a terrible thing, and so unnecessary to die from it as the cure is out there, my late wife died of cancer after a 4 year battle. So very sad.

  • @ticketyboo2456
    @ticketyboo2456 2 года назад +16

    The glamorous blonde teacher sat in the staff room is Ruchard Whitely's widow.

    • @aearly841
      @aearly841 2 года назад +4

      That’s her! It was bugging me trying work out where I’d seen her face before…At first I thought it might be Susan Penhaligon…

    • @ExTeachersClub
      @ExTeachersClub Год назад +3

      Kathryn Apanowicz

    • @user-lk8bz7hg2b
      @user-lk8bz7hg2b Год назад +4

      Yes she is. I remember her making a guest appearance on Countdown, very sadly just before he passed. She was in Emerdale and Eastenders too, dont know if anyone else remembers

  • @MrWindermere123
    @MrWindermere123 Год назад +7

    Jim Bowen was the host of Bullseye, a TV darts show which was so bad it was good. He was a teacher-turned-standup comedian but I didn't know he'd done any acting. This play has just reminded me how romance can give way to boredom and then how tricky it is to find a more durable way to be together.

  • @TraceyMella
    @TraceyMella 2 месяца назад +3

    Perms galore 😂

  • @CarreliCarreli
    @CarreliCarreli Год назад +6

    Lovely seeing Duncan Preston an a romantic role. He’s a brilliant flirt.

  • @musicandfilms9956
    @musicandfilms9956 Год назад +7

    Walters (in bed with Duncan Preston's character, enjoying the post-coital glow): "So that's how you do it... Rawlplugs... no wonder mine fell down."

  • @HoraceOflaherty
    @HoraceOflaherty 11 месяцев назад +5

    Filmed in Sale. South Manchester. Town I grew up in. How unexpected and how curious

  • @NeonPegasus
    @NeonPegasus Год назад +7

    Thank you so much for these. I didnæt know they existed and I am absolutely in love with these films. So down to earth and full of life! Love them!

  • @sivenareid1866
    @sivenareid1866 Год назад +7

    I love her she is great Julie Walters

  • @kimberyhartley9452
    @kimberyhartley9452 Год назад +12

    RIP Vic

    • @hunkhk
      @hunkhk Год назад +5

      yes indeed gone to soon - such a loss

  • @yvonnesmith3997
    @yvonnesmith3997 3 года назад +19

    Thanks so much, what a treat haven't seen this for years 😄👍👍👍

  • @donnagray9579
    @donnagray9579 Год назад +5

    I totally missed out on telly from 1976-1986. It's great to catch up.

  • @linmonash1244
    @linmonash1244 Год назад +8

    Too true to life then... And now!

  • @bartonyoung3631
    @bartonyoung3631 3 года назад +20

    Thank you for this!

  • @Dragonrdh
    @Dragonrdh 2 года назад +17

    There was a nice community thing in the laundrette too, if you had sheets to fold, someone would always offer the help.

  • @loobyt8692
    @loobyt8692 2 года назад +11

    Brilliant thank you so much for this, memories came flooding back very nostalgic

  • @roselizabeths
    @roselizabeths 3 года назад +20

    This film is the best thing I’ve seen in a long long time. I esp love the little bits where Frances talks to herself/her books, so real. Thanks so much for uploading!

  • @jujulionesselsa1416
    @jujulionesselsa1416 Год назад +6

    Duncan Preston is so handsome.

  • @tasscat
    @tasscat Год назад +18

    I totally got Frances, she reminds me of me (but she's a lot funnier and prettier!) - can't live with anyone but you can still fall in love. So well done, thank you Victoria Wood, spot on as always.

  • @dismith73
    @dismith73 Год назад +5

    Victoria Wood 19 May 1953 - 20 April 2016

  • @Sunshine123x
    @Sunshine123x 24 дня назад

    Never seen this before,so im gonna get comfy with a glass and watch the genius at work 😊

  • @clareshaughnessy2745
    @clareshaughnessy2745 9 месяцев назад +5

    Never live together!! The secret to happiness

  • @bojack40
    @bojack40 Год назад +1

    Typically brilliant and ahead of its time. V.Wood. RIP genius

  • @oliverkitkat6860
    @oliverkitkat6860 Год назад +9

    Jeez i had julie walters hair style in 1981

  • @ladylaura8038
    @ladylaura8038 Месяц назад +1

    This story takes place over three consecutive xmases drama teacher Frances is single the first yr, meets Jim the next yr and they start a relationship and the next Xmas finds them together but struggling. Great character study ❤🎉

  • @louiselalonde4602
    @louiselalonde4602 Год назад +10

    Beautifully done.

  • @caleyhook4091
    @caleyhook4091 Месяц назад

    Fabulous. Thank for sharing this absolute gem.

  • @clareshaughnessy2745
    @clareshaughnessy2745 9 месяцев назад +2

    Victoria Wood, absolutely brilliant. Still fresh, still funny

  • @scottandrewbrass1931
    @scottandrewbrass1931 7 месяцев назад +3

    Young Tracey Ullman .Jim Bowen.And Eric Olthwaite's mum from Ripping Yarns. Now thats diverse casting.

  • @cg6067
    @cg6067 Год назад +4

    "Alwyn seeing a Costa Rican and now this!"

  • @booth2710
    @booth2710 Год назад +9

    never seen this before in full - only the odd clip. I really enjoyed this. Funny but also quite dramatic. Great drama acting and far removed from the off the wall stuff the team do in the As Seen On Tv stuff

  • @nathelondon3719
    @nathelondon3719 2 года назад +16

    OMG....a slim Duncan Preston with a full head of hair! Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. I wonder if he can bear to watch this?

    • @thadtuiol1717
      @thadtuiol1717 10 месяцев назад +3

      Live long enough and that applies to every one. Including you.

  • @nigelwylie01
    @nigelwylie01 3 года назад +25

    16:00 the speech in the vegetarian coffee shop: classic Julie Walters / Victoria Wood at their best!

  • @SunnyDays00
    @SunnyDays00 3 года назад +10

    Thank you

  • @chrisjones3901
    @chrisjones3901 Год назад +3

    Awh to hear our Victoria.

  • @peterhagan8454
    @peterhagan8454 Год назад +6

    the gardian reviewer and daily mail reviews at the time, must never have fell in love for their petty grips about this lovely play

  • @jennyrussellobrien1582
    @jennyrussellobrien1582 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved the songs, miss you Victoria 🥰

  • @vivianidelacerda9708
    @vivianidelacerda9708 3 года назад +9

    Great actress!

  • @beverlybradley5485
    @beverlybradley5485 8 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, those girls hairstyles, reminds me of my school days so 80’s every one had those flicked fringes, 1981 I was 15 the Christmas with the family was just like ours, the phone was always in the hallway, sure it was so you wouldn’t be on the phone too long.

  • @pamplayer4086
    @pamplayer4086 2 месяца назад

    Dames Julie, Judy, Maggie, Joan n Patricia r my faves all brilliant actresses

  • @mckavitt13
    @mckavitt13 2 года назад +5

    Another one bites the dust!

  • @julieshaw4142
    @julieshaw4142 Год назад +2

    Super and funny film, thank you ................

  • @helentucker6407
    @helentucker6407 Год назад +2

    That was a wonderful watch...thanks so much ❤

  • @nonenoneonenonenone
    @nonenoneonenonenone Год назад +3

    Nicely done.

  • @DJ-Brownie-UK
    @DJ-Brownie-UK Год назад +4

    Jim Bowen would of been a great at other TV acting jobs, he was a run o the mill stand up but I recon he would of done very well, if ever he was given a chance

  • @rachel-rb4bp
    @rachel-rb4bp Год назад +3

    Really enjoyed that thank you

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 3 года назад +15

    Absolutely brilliant !
    👍 ❤

  • @Gogetemscoobie
    @Gogetemscoobie Месяц назад

    When jim laughs it sounds so genuine like julie really made him laugh

  • @mckavitt13
    @mckavitt13 2 года назад +10

    Maggie Steed! Love her.

  • @davidryley4162
    @davidryley4162 11 месяцев назад +3

    Julie was fab in Pat & Margaret

  • @debrabelz
    @debrabelz 2 года назад +9

    werent they beautiful!

  • @th8257
    @th8257 6 месяцев назад +2

    Julie Walters and Duncan Preston were actually having a relationship at one point. Julie had to intervene with Victoria for Duncan to get the part in "Pat & Margaret", after Jim Broadbent turned it down. It seems Victoria really drifted apart from Julie and Celia Imre in later years. Julie said after Victoria's death that it had become more of a working relationship and they hadn't been to each other's homes in many years. Celia said that she often felt bullied by Victoria and both she and Julie had said they would never tell Victoria anything sensitive as Victoria would have no qualms about using it in a sketch.

    • @DistantCousin
      @DistantCousin 5 месяцев назад +2

      They had a relationship as a result of working on this film

    • @DistantCousin
      @DistantCousin 5 месяцев назад +2

      Victoria was very unsentimental, especially in terms of work, and was all the time looking for new collaborators. She had no qualms about casting fresher faces, which she tended to do more in her post 2000 work

  • @Chubby-Phil
    @Chubby-Phil 2 года назад +10

    Tracey Ullman 6:04 :O

  • @Aprilforevergreen
    @Aprilforevergreen Год назад +2

    I enjoyed it...

  • @dorotaszupina6862
    @dorotaszupina6862 2 месяца назад +2

    Before there was Bridget Jones 😂😂😂

  • @j0nnyism
    @j0nnyism Год назад +4

    I had totally forgotten that Jim Bowen did a little acting before bullseye. I just associate him with stand up and darts quiz shows