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EFF IT With Helen Lederer

Jenny Eclair: Grumpy Old Women, Comedy & Saying EFF IT!

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Two comedy legends. Absolutely no filter. Jenny Eclair joins Helen Lederer for EFF IT!


Comedian, bestselling author, Taskmaster favourite and one of Britain's original Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair joins Helen Lederer live on stage at London's Phoenix Arts Club.


From blazing a trail through the male-dominated world of stand-up to becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Perrier Award at Edinburgh, Jenny has spent decades making audiences laugh, challenging expectations and refusing to behave herself.


Now, two formidable women of British comedy come together for EFF IT the podcast celebrating the decisions, disasters and glorious moments when life makes you throw caution to the wind.


Expect big laughs, wonderfully sharp observations and the deliciously unpredictable chaos that comes with putting Jenny Eclair and Helen Lederer on the same stage.


Older? Yes. Wiser? Debatable. Ready to say EFF IT? Absolutely!

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  • 1. Stephen Bailey on Pegging, Celebrity Coach Trip & Getting into Telly

    41:00||Season 1, Ep. 1
    Comedian and TV presenter Stephen Bailey joins Helen Lederer for the very first episode of EFF IT!From his days working as a TUI holiday rep to appearing on Celebrity Coach Trip, Stephen shares his journey into showbiz, the secrets of getting a job in telly, and some rather unexpected conversations about pegging.Expect outrageous stories, showbiz gossip, plenty of laughs and a healthy dose of EFF IT attitude as Helen and Stephen explore the moments when throwing caution to the wind is absolutely the right thing to do.EFF IT with Helen Lederer is the comedy podcast celebrating the joy of saying EFF IT, taking chances and living life on your own terms.Watch and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
  • 2. Jay McGuiness on The Wanted, Strictly & Starting Over | EFF IT with Helen Lederer

    47:12||Season 1, Ep. 2
    Jay McGuiness is saying EFF IT – and he's got a few confessions to make!The Wanted star, Strictly Come Dancing champion and bestselling author joins Helen Lederer for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about fame, relationships, reinvention and knowing when it's time to start again.From auditioning for The Wanted and the backstage secrets of Strictly to an outrageously embarrassing romantic encounter on holiday, Jay shares the EFF IT moments that changed his life – including a rather personal revelation about being single and why he's considering rewriting his third novel.Plus, Helen and Jay revisit their adventures on BBC's Pilgrimage, discuss the infamous Strictly curse and discover what happens when the EFF IT Personality Paradigm gets involved.Funny, filthy, surprisingly heartfelt and full of unexpected revelations.Because sometimes the best decision you can make is to say EFF IT!
  • 3. Harriet Thorpe: An Absolutely Fabulous Reunion! | EFF IT

    41:27||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Catriona and Fleur are reunited! Absolutely Fabulous legends Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe are back together on stage – and darling, it's FABULOUS!From their gloriously ridiculous days on Absolutely Fabulous to Harriet's current reign as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders, the two old friends reunite for a hilarious, unfiltered trip through decades of British television comedy.Harriet spills behind-the-scenes stories from Ab Fab, reminisces about drama school with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, and reveals what it's REALLY like bringing Elaine Peacock to life in Albert Square, including her rather intimate relationship with Ian Beale!But it's not all champagne and chaos. Harriet opens up about being labelled stupid as a dyslexic child, abandoning her dreams of ballet and finding the courage to completely reinvent herself.Plus, a surprise appearance from Jay McGuiness, outrageous confessions and Helen's utterly bonkers EFF IT Personality Paradigm.Two comedy icons. One stage. Absolutely no filter.It's time to say EFF IT!