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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
Mel Giedroyc
Podcasting
Eddie Marsan
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Family
Cremation
Parenting
Winston's Wish
Benjamin Franklin
Amy Winehouse

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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Big God Ollie has booked the church. That's the good news.

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Wrapped flies, a secret room and a eulogy from Steve Pemberton...

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Hard things, driving lessons and I've married your girlfriend...

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Recent Guests

Sue Pollard
British television actress and comedian, guest on the episode
Episode: Here Lies Sue Perkins
Nish Kumar
Guest, comedian and writer
Comedian/Actor
Episode: Here Lies Nish Kumar
Reuben Kaye
Guest, cabaret performer, singer, comedian and drag act
Australia, cabaret scene
Episode: Here Lies Reuben Kaye
Craig Revel Horwood
Olivier-nominated choreographer, director, singer and author
Choreographer and author of The Book of Panto
Episode: Here Lies Craig Revel Horwood
Channing Tatum
Actor, guest on the episode
Self / Celebrity
Episode: The Frankenstein Cut
Joel Dommett
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian/TV personality
Episode: Deadly Hot Takes
Dan Tiernan
Comedian; guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: Here Lies Dan Tiernan
Rosie Jones
A comedian, actor, author and performer
Episode: Here Lies Rosie Jones
Tez Ilyas
Stand-up comedian and author; guest on the episode
Likely guest on the show (All Things Afterlife context)
Episode: Here Lies Tez Ilyas

Host

Mel Giedroyc
Host of the show, lead interviewer guiding conversations; frequently engages guests with humor, empathy, and banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Beautiful stuff

    Sue Perks episode is beautiful. 2 lovely pals being bloody silly - love you pair x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    florenceg111
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Too many ads

    Used to be great but can’t listen with that extreme amount of adverts. Just constantly cutting in. Such a shame

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    laurajhenry
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too many ads

    Used to love this but it’s become unlistenable because of the frequency of ad breaks

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dboof
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Which country ?

    Looking at the guest list, someone might think this is recorded in Bombay. Despite the virtue signalling of the producers. Kathy is still superb.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LotusBlueTwo
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Lost me

    Impossible to listen to way too many ads. Used to enjoy not anymore

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Radditch
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and host chemistry often praised for warmth and humor.
Overall quality and entertainment value seem strong when ads are balanced.
Ads are too frequent, making episodes hard to enjoy.
Listeners miss earlier host era and some dynamics saw changes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Here Lies Nish Kumar
Q: Right, OK, so how do you think the reaction is going to be to your death?
I think my family and friends would be devastated, and I expect some op-ed pieces in conservative newspapers; but there will also be talk about public figures and media figures reacting to me.
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.

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A humorous, interview-driven series where a charismatic host chats weekly with a rotating roster of celebrities, comedians, journalists, and cultural figures about death, funerals, and the afterlife. Episodes mix candid life stories, career anecdotes, and imaginative, lighthearted hypotheticals (last meals, wake fantasy, and imagined afterlife twists) with sharp banter and pop culture riffs. The format regularly features sponsor reads and promotional segments, giving a lively, late-night vibe that skews toward entertainment industry insiders and fans of witty, affectionate humor about mortality. A standout facet is the wide range of guest backgrounds—from actors and comedians to chefs and historians—paired with the host's warm, irreverent i... more

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7. Dan Tiernan
8. Rosie Jones

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