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Not That I'm Bitter by Helen Lederer review
Helen Lederer has occupied a unique space in comedy for more than 40 years, working closely with some of its biggest stars but never quite making it to that big league herself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th April 2024Hachette Children's Group signs Athena Kugblenu's books on historical fibs and fails
Hachette Children's Group has acquired History's Most Epic FIBS and History's Most Epic FAILS by Athena Kugblenu, comedian, podcaster and author.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 26th April 2024Helen Lederer: "Rik Mayall warned me not to crash his laughs"
Wandering hands, obscene hecklers, strict rationing of parts for funny women - in her new book, Helen Lederer recalls what it was like to be a female comedian in the 80s.
Helen Lederer, i Newspaper, 17th April 2024Be Funny Or Die review
Review of Joel Morris' book about "how comedy works and why it matters".
Chortle, 2nd April 2024Book deal for Adrian Bliss
Adrian Bliss has signed a book deal to write The Greatest Nobodies Of History - a retelling of humanity's greatest moments, as told by some of its seemingly inconsequential bystander.
Chortle, 28th March 2024