Helen Blair is a BAFTA–nominated Digital Producer. After more than a decade working in TV, Helen is now freelance and – alongside writing – facilitates courses in journalism, content creation and creative production for broadcasters, social enterprises, universities and arts organisations in the North, with the ambition to help the creative industries become more accessible to those from underrepresented backgrounds. Helen was born in Yorkshire, grew up in Wales, and now lives in Manchester with her husband and their cat, Elton John. Helen is the author of the novel How to Kill Your Biggest Fan (due out in 2026).
Susie Riddell is an award-winning actor, podcast host and voice artist. She plays Tracy Horrobin in BBC Radio 4's The Archers and has twice been a member of the BBC Radio Drama Company. Her prolific radio work includes leading roles in Mrs Dalloway, Frankenstein, and Tamburlaine and she has narrated over 60 audiobooks. Titles include The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell and How to Kill Your Biggest Fan by Helen Blair.