Emma Kennedy

Emma Kennedy, born Elizabeth Emma Williams on May 28, 1967, in Corby, Northamptonshire, is a multifaceted English television presenter, actress, and author. Her educational journey began at Hitchin Girls' School, followed by St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford. While at Oxford, she collaborated with notable comedians Richard Herring and Stewart Lee in the comedy troupes the Seven Raymonds and The Oxford Revue, marking the onset of her career in entertainment.

Kennedy gained recognition as the host of Channel 4's The Real Holiday Show and made memorable appearances in various television comedies, including Goodness Gracious Me, This Morning With Richard Not Judy, and the beloved BBC series The Smoking Room. She also showcased her talent in Jonathan Creek and participated in The Mark Steel Lectures. Beyond acting, she served as a film critic on Five's Terry and Gaby Show and was a familiar face on Big Brother's Little Brother.

As a prolific writer, Kennedy's contributions span radio, television, and theatre. She was a regular voice on the BBC Radio 2 show That Was Then, This Is Now and appeared in the film Notes on a Scandal. Kennedy's literary work includes her debut book, How To Bring Up Your Parents (2007), and the memoir The Tent, The Bucket and Me (2009), inspired by her childhood camping adventures. She is also the author of the children's series featuring Wilma Tenderfoot, with several titles released between 2009 and 2011. Emma continues to engage audiences through her podcast, As It Occurs To Me, and has plans for further literary works.