Who's Doing the Dishes?

Helen Lederer is the title of a programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the genre of an episode‑style broadcast, with the comedian herself fronting the show. The format is built around a dinner‑party setting, and the entire piece is structured as a self‑contained instalment rather than a series. The core of the episode sees Lederer inviting four diners to a meal where each course contains a hidden, cryptic clue. As the guests progress through the menu, they are prompted to piece together these clues in order to work out who their enigmatic hostess really is. The diners’ task is to identify the mystery figure behind the evening’s hospitality, using only the subtle hints embedded in the food they’re served. Beyond the basic premise, the episode maintains a focus on the interactive puzzle that unfolds at the table. Each course functions both as a culinary offering and as a piece of the larger riddle, compelling the four participants to stay alert and think laterally. The structure of the dinner – starter, main, dessert – provides a clear framework for the clues, while the requirement that the diners deduce the hostess’s identity adds a competitive, game‑like element to the gathering. This blend of food and mystery drives the narrative forward throughout the broadcast.