Wendy Harmer is a trailblazer of the Australian entertainment industry.

The comedian, who began as a journalist, achieved international success before returning home to become the first woman to host a TV comedy show and a prime-time radio slot.

She joined Julie-anne Sprague on this week’s edition of 6PR’s Backstories.

Press PLAY to Wendy Harmer’s backstory

How journalist-turned-comedian Wendy Harmer became a women’s trailblazer