Steve Otis Gunn sits down with Geordie “pocket rocket” Helen White for a lively chat with a comedian who only started stand-up at 50 — and has since become a rising force on the UK comedy circuit. From growing up between army bases in Germany and Northern Ireland to teaching in Teesside and surviving gong shows, Helen shares a story full of resilience, reinvention and finding humour in unexpected places. It’s also a nostalgia-packed episode, with talk of Angel Delight, BMX bikes, fish paste sandwiches and boomer-style parenting. Elsewhere, they discuss reality TV, the mysteries of tampons, questionable 80s food, and why getting the wrong bicycle as a kid might be worse than no bike at all.
Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.
Helen White is a stand-up comedian from the North East of England. Known for her quickfire gags, smart observational humour, and disarmingly honest stage presence, she’s fast becoming one of the most exciting voices on the regional and national circuit — proving that the best comedy always comes from real life.
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Host: Steve Otis Gunn
Guest: Helen White – Comedian
Duration: 1 hour, 26 minutes
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Season: 4, Episode 26
All music written by Steve Otis Gunn
My book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' is available in bookstores & online
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