Comedy Writer,Television Host, a Radio Personality, Author, Producer
The Steve “Bedders” Bedwell Story
Steve Bedwell is a comedy writer, television host, a radio personality, author, producer, ARIA nominated recording artist and comedian.
Steve worked on radio at Melbourne Triple M from 1997- 2002, since 2002, he a is a regular panellist in talk-back at 3AW.
In TV Steve was the Head Writer of Tonight Live With Steve Vizard, was a regular guest on the program. He was also writer for the sketch comedy program, Full Frontal, Producer of The Eric Bana Show – Live.
He has hosted his own show on the Comedy Channel, conducted celebrity interviews and stand up comedy pieces. He has worked as a writer for the TV Week Logie Awards.
Currently Steve appears as a celebrity contestant on Hole In The Wall, and in 2009 proffered his opinions on screen in 20 To 1 as well as Channel 7 Sunrise etc etc.
Apart from his radio and television career, Steve is also a highly respected stand up comedian. He has performed in all major comedy venues all across Australia and overseas including feature shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Steve has written for the Herald Sun, The Australian Jewish News, Sydney Morning Herald and Adelaide Advertiser.
He is the author of 1992 Suburban Icons: A Celebration Of The Everyday. In 2007 his second book Vizard Uncut.
[WHO] Steve Bedwell media figure and mental-health advocate. WHAT] Using comedy to help the mentally unwell and to reduce stigma. HOW] An expanding international program called Stand Up for Mental Health.
