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Where There's A Will, There's A Wake

Sony Music Entertainment
Death
Comedy
Funerals
Humor
Kathy Burke
London
Funeral
Food
Mental Health
Grief
Podcasting
Mel Giedroyc
Eddie Marsan
Family
Cremation
Parenting
Benjamin Franklin
Winston's Wish
Amy Winehouse
Kim Cattrall

Join Mel Giedroyc every week as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities. Working on the assumption they’ve popped their clogs, they’ll be telling Mel all about how they’ve died, what they want for their funerals and why she should be unlocking the pearly gates for them. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and her guest? 6 Feet Under steps away fro... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Buxton
Comedian, podcaster, filmmaker and jinglesmith
Episode: Here Lies Adam Buxton
Simon Brodkin
British comedian known for public pranks and stunts
Self-employed/Comedy
Episode: Here Lies Simon Brodkin
Emma Barnett
Broadcasting powerhouse, journalist and interviewer
Episode: Here Lies Emma Barnett
Larry Dean
Stand-up comedian and writer, Glaswegian
Episode: Here Lies Larry Dean
Konnie Huq
Blue Peter badge dispensing legend, children's author, screenwriter, and broadcaster
Former Blue Peter presenter
Episode: Here Lies Konnie Huq
Ben Shephard
Television presenter and public figure, guest on the episode
Television /Entertainment
Episode: Here Lies Ben Shephard
David O'Doherty
Irish comedian and writer known for stand-up and music-infused acts
Independent comedian
Episode: Here lies David O'Doherty
Kae Kurd
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: Here Lies Kae Kurd
Lucy Porter
British comedian and actor
Episode: Here Lies Lucy Porter

Host

Mel Giedroyc
Host of the show, guiding conversation and introducing guests; commonly linked with Sony Music Entertainment production

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Come back, Kath!

    Was my favourite, subscribed podcast but now sadly unfollowed. Great format but Mel just isn’t funny & doesn’t seem genuinely interested in guests; never researched and reactions insincere. Come back, Auntie Kath!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bronagh B.
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Good but ads ruin it

    Way too many ad breaks

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MD38
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Who picks the guest?

    Who convinced Gbemisola that she was funny? Literally says nothing humorous

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OrgNetCom.uk
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Waving goodbye

    Have really enjoyed this since the beginning but the ads make it unlistenable to, especially the ones that begin only a couple of minutes after the pod has started. The broccoli was the final straw (stem?)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ozyyygfd
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • New Host so good!

    Updating for 2026: gets better all the time. Zoe Ball ep was great.

    Mel has brought this podcast back from the dead! Kathy was awesome and then it lost its way a little but now there’s a permanent host again it’s back and Mel is such a great, and always enthusiastic interviewer. She’s so generous and genuine with her laughter - very natural and hilarious. Death affirming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Obi-Wan T.
    United States4 months ago

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Talking Points

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Here Lies Emma Barnett
Q: What would your ideal final moment look like?
Emma envisions a peaceful end in a familiar, comfortable setting with loved ones around, avoiding sensationalism or trauma for others.
Here Lies Larry Dean
Q: Am I right in thinking that you actually, you're pretty easy with talking about death?
Larry explains that Catholics tend to be comfortable with death and the idea of forgiveness, which puts him at ease.
Here Lies Ben Shephard
Q: What about Tipping Point?
Ben expresses love for filming the show and shares how it has connected with audiences, including people mentioning it in eulogies and weddings.
Here Lies Ben Shephard
Q: Do you fancy a plug?
Ben agrees to plug the skincare venture, discussing the brand and its development with enthusiasm and humor.
Here Lies Kae Kurd
Q: What would you want your last meal to be?
A heavy, multi-item feast including curry, mixed grill, and pizza, reflecting a love of combining cuisines and comfort foods.

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A humorous, celebrity-studded exploration of death, funerals, and legacy, anchored by witty hosts who coax personal stories from guests ranging from comedians to actors and media personalities. Episodes blend playful fantasies about final moments, surprisingly heartfelt reflections, and practical quirks of planning send-offs, with guests sharing memories, cultural traditions, and imaginative funeral concepts. The show often doubles as a platform for candid storytelling, fan-friendly banter, and brand integrations, all delivered in a warm, irreverent tone that seeks to make mortality approachable and entertaining for a broad audience.

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2. Simon Brodkin
3. Emma Barnett
4. Larry Dean
5. Konnie Huq
6. Ben Shephard
7. David O'Doherty
8. Kae Kurd

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