Helen Thorn
- Comedian
Press clippings
The Scummy Mummies on 10 years of podcasting
The duo have amassed more than 5m downloads with their irreverent take on parenthood, divorce and everything in between. They marked their anniversary with a record-breaking live show.
Miranda Sawyer, The Observer, 30th July 2023Scummy Mummies scale Everest for record-breaking comedy gig with a stunning view
A comedy duo known for their unabashed confessions and hilarious take on motherhood made history when they scaled Mount Everest to stage the highest altitude stand-up comedy gig on land.
Eleonora Pilastro, Guinness World Records, 5th July 2023Meet The Richardsons returning for two more series
Meet The Richardsons is returning for two more series on Dave, with 20 new episodes ordered.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2022Underbelly announces a new batch of 2022 Fringe shows
Including Rachel Parris, Geoff Norcott and Austentatious.
Chortle, 4th May 2022Scummy Mummies interview
The standup duo and parenting podcasters on the things that make them laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 1st November 2019Accommodation woes
We asked a range of comedians about their accommodation at this year's Fringe, and for disaster stories from previous years.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2019Edinburgh rules
Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2019Interview: Scummy Mummies
I'm not surprised The Scummy Mummies have been a huge hit.
Alan Shaw, The Sunday Post, 25th July 2019Interview with Scummy Mummies
We are just like Ant and Dec! Except less famous and successful. And with vaginas.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th July 2019Review: The Scrummy Mummies
My friend who came along for the ride, said she enjoyed the rude songs the most. "It was like one big, laugh out loud therapy sessions for mums, with raw honesty and raucous laughter."
Georgina Fuller, Stratford Herald, 4th April 2019