Helen Fielding, author of the iconic Bridget Jones series, made her character a household name with stories of dating in the modern world. Now she is stepping back in time and heading to Red Line book festival in Dublin to discuss the work of one of her heroes Jane Austin.  Shane caught up with Helen ahead of her visit to Dublin.

Helen Fielding, author of the iconic Bridget Jones series, made her character a household name with stories of dating in the modern world. Now she is stepping back in time and heading to Red Line book festival in Dublin to discuss the work of one of her heroes Jane Austin. Shane caught up with Helen ahead of her visit to Dublin.

Helen Fielding, author of the iconic Bridget Jones series, made her character a household name with stories of dating in the modern world. Now she is stepping back in time and heading to Red Line book festival in Dublin to discuss the work of one of her heroes Jane Austin. &nbsp;Shane caught up with Helen ahead of her visit to Dublin.

Helen Fielding, author of the iconic Bridget Jones series

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