

The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White
Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 47min
466. The Guilty Feminist Ten for Ten #4: Jen Brister
The Guilty Feminist 466. Ten for Ten #4
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Jen Brister
Recorded 8 December 2025 in London. Released 19 January.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Jen Brister
https://www.instagram.com/jenbristercomedy
https://www.jenbrister.co.uk
For more information about this and other episodes…
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More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Kate Mosse at Camden School for Girls, 29 January. https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/podcast
Coming soon, 11 March at King’s Place, 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre.
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2026 • 51min
465. Ten for Ten #3: Grace Petrie
The Guilty Feminist 465. Ten for Ten #3
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Grace Petrie
Recorded 3 December 2025 in London. Released 12 January.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Grace Petrie
https://www.instagram.com/gracepetriemusic
https://www.gracepetrie.com
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
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or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2026 • 42min
464. ROAD TO GILEAD: Reform’s Ties to the ADF with Susan Wokoma and special guests Jane Bradley and Elizabeth Dias – part two
The Guilty Feminist 464. Reform’s Ties to the ADF - revisited
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Susan Wokoma with special guests Jane Bradley and Elizabeth Dias.
Recorded 9 December 2025 via Riverside. Released 5 January.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Susan Wokoma
https://www.instagram.com/susiewoosie12
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFK7aZDI5Sb
More about Jane Bradley
https://www.instagram.com/janebradleynyt
https://www.nytimes.com/by/jane-bradley
More about Elizabeth Dias
https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjdias
https://www.nytimes.com/by/elizabeth-dias
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 33min
464. ROAD TO GILEAD: Reform’s Ties to the ADF with Susan Wokoma and special guest Jane Bradley
The Guilty Feminist 464. Reform’s Ties to the ADF
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Susan Wokoma and special guest Jane Bradley.
Recorded 23 November 2025 at The Bill Murray Comedy Club. Released 5 January.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Susan Wokoma
https://www.instagram.com/susiewoosie12
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFK7aZDI5Sb
More about Jane Bradley
https://www.instagram.com/janebradleynyt
https://www.nytimes.com/by/jane-bradley
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2025 • 57min
463. The Guilty Feminist Ten for Ten with Felicity Ward
The Guilty Feminist 463. Ten for Ten #2
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Felicity Ward.
Recorded 9 December 2025 in London. Released 29 December.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Felicity Ward
https://www.instagram.com/felicityward
https://www.felicityward.com
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2025 • 59min
462. Ten for Ten #1 Jessica Fostekew
462. The Guilty Feminist Ten for Ten with Jessica Fostekew
The Guilty Feminist 462. Ten for Ten #1
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Jessica Fostkew.
Recorded 12 December 2025 in London. Released 22 December.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now
available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Open Space Event, 17 January.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 38min
461. ROAD TO GILEAD: Homophobia and How to Fight It with Jessica Fosekew and Russell T Davies
The Guilty Feminist 461. Homophobia and How to Fight It
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostkew with special guest Russell T Davies
Recorded 6 December 2025 at Soho Theatre. Released 15 December.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew
More about Russell T Davies
https://www.instagram.com/russelltdavies63
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dr53
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 37min
460. ROAD TO GILEAD: Making Our Voices Heard with Jessica Fosekew, Baroness Barker and Monica Ferro
The Guilty Feminist 460. Making Our Voices Heard
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostkew with special guests Baroness Barker and Monica Ferro
Recorded 16 November 2025 at The Museum of Comedy. Released 8 December.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation, working tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, hold power to account, and campaign for a fairer, safer world. We stand stronger together.
Join the Amnesty International community and support their work exposing truth, debunking narratives, confronting perpetrators, defending truth-tellers and equipping communities with evidence to demand change: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/amnesty-guilty-feminist-november-2025
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew
More about Baroness Liz Barker
https://members.parliament.uk/member/2501/contact
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQqvX3i7ZE
More about Monica Ferro
https://www.instagram.com/monicaferrounfpa
To fight for change, we need you. Donate today and power us into 2026. https://ayzqzzms.donorsupport.co/page/buildhope
For more information about this and other episodes…
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tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
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or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Museum of Comedy: Friday 13 Feb, Friday 20 Feb, Thursday 5 March. Tickets on sale soon.
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 37min
459. ROAD TO GILEAD: Christian Nationalism with Felicity Ward, Minnie Rahman and Lucy Winkett
The Guilty Feminist 459. Christian Nationalism
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Felicity Ward with special guests Minnie Rahman and Lucy Winkett
Recorded 10 November 2025 at The Pleasance London. Released 1 December.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation, working tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, hold power to account, and campaign for a fairer, safer world. We stand stronger together.
Join the Amnesty International community and support their work exposing truth, debunking narratives, confronting perpetrators, defending truth-tellers and equipping communities with evidence to demand change: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/amnesty-guilty-feminist-november-2025
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Felicity Ward
https://www.instagram.com/felicityward
https://www.felicityward.com
More about Lucy Winkett
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whos-who/lucy-winkett
More about Minnie Rahman
https://bsky.app/profile/minnierahman.bsky.social
To fight for change, we need you. Donate today and power us into 2026. https://ayzqzzms.donorsupport.co/page/buildhope
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Russell T Davies at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-9/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2025 • 25min
Ben Elton Explains British Comedy
Ben Elton Explains British Comedy
All British Comedy Explained is the new podcast from the producers of The Guilty Feminist (The Spontaneity Shop) and the producer of The Guilty Feminist (Tom Salinsky). In this special extract from their latest episode, Tom and his co-host Abigoliah Schamaun talk to comedy legend Ben Elton.
If you enjoy this and want to hear more, the podcast can be found here: https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained
For more information about The Guilty Feminist
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* or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
* Russell T Davies at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-9/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


