Helen Lederer
- 69 years old
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Helen Lederer writes her memoirs
Not That I'm Bitter covers the early years of alternative comedy.
Chortle, 29th August 2023Helen Lederer: 'To be the fat one at school was... interesting'
The author, comedian and actress, 68, discusses her worst habit, awkward silences and her favourite possession.
Louise Burke, The Telegraph, 17th April 2023'Joanna Lumley: My Best Bits - In My Own Words' coming to Channel 5
Joanna Lumley is the subject of a new two-hour Channel 5 documentary in which she reflects upon her acting career, and which also features Ruby Wax, Jane Horrocks, Helen Lederer and Roger Allam.
British Comedy Guide, 5th April 2023Q&A with Helen Lederer
We chat to Helen to find out more about what inspired her to create the Comedy Women in Print Prize, and if she has any advice for women who want to break into comedy...
Yasmin Turner, Entertainment Now, 21st March 2023Just like me, Adrian Mole author Sue Townsend was ahead of her time
As the Comedy Women in Print prize posthumously commemorates the beloved writer, comedian Helen Lederer celebrates her brilliant wit.
Helen Lederer, i Newspaper, 5th September 2022Publishers asked for small and waivable fee as Comedy Women in Print prize opens
The Comedy Women in Print prize has opened for entries for its fourth year, with publishers being asked to donate £20 per entry to enable the prize to stay afloat.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 5th September 2022Comedy Women In Print to launch Comedy Short Story Prize
Farrago Books has joined forces with Helen Lederer's Comedy Women In Print (CWIP) to curate The Comedy Short Story Prize, the first award celebrating the funniest short story writing by women.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2022The Chortle comedy book festival is back
Stars taking part in next month's event include Frank Skinner, Adam Buxton, Helen Lederer, Richard Herring, Mark Watson, Andy Hamilton, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Robin Ince, Matt Forde, Arthur Mathews and Michael Spicer.
Chortle, 27th October 2020Comedy Women In Print award ceremony to be held online
It will be hosted by comedian Helen Lederer, who founded the prize, from her garden, and be streamed live on YouTube on September 14.
Yahoo, 17th August 2020Helen Lederer shares the secrets of her shelves
'I had fun creating the Tampax cake'
Chortle, 11th June 2020