Helen Fear (News & Features Editor)
Location: Hertfordshire
Education: Middlesex University, and Cardiff University
Expertise: Thrillers; True Crime; Detective dramas; Reality TV; UK Drama
- Helen has been writing about TV of all genres for 20 years and what she hasn't seen isn't worth watching
- Her favourite interviewees include Paul O'Grady, Alan Carr, Paddy McGuinness, Ralf Little, and the late Terry Wogan
- She was once mistaken for former EastEnders actress Kacey Ainsworth on the red carpet at a prestigious awards ceremony
Experience
After studying journalism at Cardiff University, one of Helen's first jobs was at London's Time Out as a TV reviewer. She quickly moved on to become TV Editor at the Daily Express, and was given her own TV column in OK! Hot Stars called The Fear Factor! She later became Deputy TV Editor at Closer, then TV Editor at Reveal, before joining Entertainment Daily as TV Editor, and later TVGuide.co.uk. She's also freelanced for publications including The Sun, The Mirror, Best, Bella, Stylist, Metro, Daily Telegraph, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, Good to Know, and Woman.
Education
Helen received her BA from Middlesex University where she studied English Literature (when she's not watching TV, she's got her nose in a book). She later completed a post-graduate diploma in Journalism at Cardiff University.
Articles by Helen Fear
September 6, 2024 by Helen Fear
The Teacher on C5 and My5: Inside series 2, including cast, start date, and how plot differs from series 1
September 6, 2024 by Helen Fear
The Teacher is back on Channel 5, and series 2 has had a bit of...
September 6, 2024 by Helen Fear
Best TV to watch this week: The top shows/new series everyone will be talking about
September 6, 2024 by Helen Fear
This week, we have two words which should get any drama fan excited, and they...