Lena Dunham: Famesick, with Dolly Alderton (Part One)

About this episode

Lena Dunham discusses her new book 'Famesick' and her experiences with fame and relationships in a conversation with Dolly Alderton.

According to award-winning actor, writer, director and producer Lena Dunham, we’re now too invested in having a good relationship with our ex. Best known for creating the hit HBO show Girls, which earned her eight Emmy nominations and two Golden Globes, Lena Dunham has recently published her Sunday Times and New York Times Number One Bestseller, Famesick, which explores the decade after the show’s end and how she navigated fame, illness and relationships. In April 2026 Lena joined Intelligence Squared live at the Hackney Empire with journalist, author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton for an intimate slumber-party-style event, where they discussed everything from their favourite meal-deal to Lena’s legacy as a voice of a generation. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets…

People in this episode

Host: Intelligence Squared

Guests: Lena Dunham, Dolly Alderton

Topics covered

• fame
• relationships
• illness
• cultural commentary
• media
• personal experiences

Keywords

• Lena Dunham
• Famesick
• Dolly Alderton
• fame
• relationships
• HBO
• Girls
• cultural commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Famesick, Girls

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