Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters"

Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters"

Helen Lederer is a writer, actress and comedian. She began her career on the alternative comedy circuit, performing alongside many of today’s household names, and quickly landed roles in iconic sitcoms such as Absolutely Fabulous, Bottom and Girls on Top. Since then she’s appeared on TV and radio, written bestselling books and set up the Comedy Women in Print prize. Despite this, Helen admits she often struggles to believe in her own success. She tells James about her fascination with status and explains why she feels she has never quite made it to the top.

Not That I’m Bitter - A Truly, Madly, Funny Memoir by Helen Lederer is out now.

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Gary Stevenson: Why I gave up making millions as a City trader to fight wealth inequality

Gary Stevenson: Why I gave up making millions as a City trader to fight wealth inequality

At 21 years old, Gary Stevenson joined Citibank as its youngest trader. Three years later, he became the bank's most profitable trader by betting on the collapse of the economy. He went from living in...

1 Maalis 202457min

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders

U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is the longest-serving independent member of Congress in American history. He joins James to discuss social inequality, the dangers of co...

23 Helmi 202435min

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins has become one of Britain’s most sought after actors. His breakout role came in the 2014 ITV drama, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies which won him a BAFTA for Best Actor. He’s al...

16 Helmi 202457min

Sir Ed Davey

Sir Ed Davey

Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey has been a carer for most of his life. First for his mum, who died of cancer when he was just 15. Then for his Nana and now, he and his wife Emily care for their ...

9 Helmi 202453min

Dame Sheila Hancock

Dame Sheila Hancock

This interview truly stands out. Dame Sheila Hancock is one of the most respected actors and writers of our time. She became a household name in the 1960s in the BBC sitcom The Rag Trade. Since then s...

2 Helmi 20241h 1min

James Blunt

James Blunt

It's 18 years since James Blunt released his hit single, You’re Beautiful which reached No.1 around the world. It helped James's debut album, Back to Bedlam sell 12 million copies and become the UK’s ...

26 Tammi 20241h 3min

Nick Wallis: Exposing the Post Office scandal

Nick Wallis: Exposing the Post Office scandal

Nick Wallis was presenting the breakfast show for BBC Radio Surrey in 2010 when he was contacted by a listener with a story he’s been investigating ever since. Nick helped expose one of the biggest mi...

19 Tammi 20241h 5min

Stephanie Beacham

Stephanie Beacham

In a career spanning almost six decades, Stephanie Beacham is a household name on both sides of the Atlantic. She achieved global renown for her role as Sable Colby in the US soap opera Dynasty and it...

12 Tammi 202457min

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