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Apr 14
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Comedian Emma Doran: Pregnant at 18 in a...

Giovanna Fletcher
About this episode

In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran.


Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while attending an all-girls convent school, and the challenges that followed.


She also shares how she began stand-up on maternity leave, performing her first open mic when her baby was just six weeks old!



Catch Emma on tour! Emma Doran has extended her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up tour up until 2027, including the London Palladium on 7th February 2027. Emma will also make her debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard – Beside from 5 – 30th August (excl 12th, 19th, 26th). For more info and tickets visit emmadorancomedy.com


(Pic credit: Ray Burmiston)




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