Helen White: Standing Tall at 4ft 10

About this episode

Steve Otis Gunn interviews comedian Helen White about her journey in stand-up comedy and life experiences.

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. 🎭 About Helen 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. 🔗 Connect with Helen Instagram Facebook 📢 Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Helen White

Topics covered

• comedy
• resilience
• nostalgia
• stand-up
• life stories
• humor

Keywords

• Helen White
• stand-up comedy
• UK comedy
• resilience
• nostalgia
• life stories
• humor
• Teesside

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK comedy circuit

Books & works: You Shot My Dog and I Love You

Places: Teesside, Germany, Northern Ireland

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