Join comedy legend Helen Lederer in conversation with presenter and podcaster Johnny Ianson for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud journey through the highs, lows, and sideways turns of a life spent in the spotlight—but not always centre stage. In her brutally honest and brilliantly funny memoir Not That I’m Bitter, Helen reflects on her trailblazing role in the 1980s alternative comedy scene, her battles with self-doubt, and the resilience it took to survive—and thrive—in a man’s world.

From Absolutely Fabulous to French & Saunders, Helen has been a familiar face in British comedy for decades. Now, she brings her signature wit and warmth to the page—and the stage—as she shares stories of fame, failure, family, and finding your voice when the odds are stacked against you. Expect sharp observations, outrageous anecdotes, and a refreshingly candid take on everything from mental health to midlife reinvention. This is Helen Lederer as you’ve never seen her before: raw, real, and riotously funny.

Part of East Riding Libraries Festival of Words.