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

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

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 from fantasy and rifles through all your dead good emails. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

Episodes

NEW HOST ANNOUNCEMENT!

May 6, 2025 • 2 mins
Where There’s a Will There's a Wake is being reborn with your brand new host Mel Giedroyc.  It’s still the show you know and love but she’s shaking things up just a little bit from her reception desk at the pearly gates.  You’ll laugh, you probably won’t cry, but bloody hell you’ll be entertained. BRAND NEW EPISODE drops on Tuesday May 20th and every week after that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
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Mark Steel & Andy Zaltzman - Purgatory Season

May 6, 2025 • 40 mins
A naked Nikita Khrushchev, 20,000 sonnets and Pterodactyl fodder. Great innings... Author and comedian Mark Steel has reincarnated as HOST this time around, and welcomes statistician and co-host of The Bugle podcast, Andy Zaltzman on to die for our Purgatory Season... Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mark Steel and Andy Zaltzman, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under steps away from fan...
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Pearl Mackie & Kiell Smith-Bynoe - Purgatory Season

April 29, 2025 • 44 mins
An Evel Knievel stunt death, wasabi hell, and NO body poppin'.  Life is sweet, enjoy it. Deathlings, you're in for a treat! Comedian and Taskmaster runner up Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and actress Pearl Mackie have come to linger in Purgatory from their own podcast 'Theatre of Crimes'. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Pearl Mackie, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under ste...
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Phil Wang & Pierre Novellie - Purgatory Season

April 22, 2025 • 43 mins
The King, the Colonel, and the Crown.  Please bring your glasses back to the bar. You'll never guess who the Grim Reaper dragged in... Only the stand-up starlets that are Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie! They join us from their dead good podcast, 'BudPod'. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and ri...
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David Tennant & Georgia Tennant - Purgatory Season

April 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Defying Gravity, a Michael Sheen eulogy and putting it gently inside yourself... Were those mini eggs off?  This week on The Purgatory Season are spectacular husband and wife combo Georgia and David Tennant. And they have been purged from 'David Tennant Does A Podcast With'... for your pleasure.   And you can get more from this dynamic duo over on David Tennant Does a Podcast With...https://listen.sonymusic-podcasts.link/x...
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Sara Cox & Clare Hamilton - Purgatory Season

April 8, 2025 • 42 mins
A half-salted rim, bare-back & a bum-lift safari. This looks like a job for me, so everybody just follow me... Oh yes, it pu-pu-pu-Purgatory Season week 3! And we're joined by BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox, and her BFF Clare Hamilton. They join us from their brand new podcast 'The Teen Commandments'. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive?...
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The Dommetts - Purgatory Season

April 1, 2025 • 42 mins
Next up on Where There's A Will There's A Wake - The Purgatory Season are husband and wife duo, till DEATH do them part, Joel and Hannah Dommett!  All the way from the Never Have I Ever podcast, Hannah is in the hosting seat and we hear all about Joel's joke death and who would replace him... *spoiler alert* it might be David Tennant and he might also feature in the episode.  Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from J...
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John Robins & Henry Paker - Purgatory Season

March 25, 2025 • 52 mins
While you lovely lot wait for your new host, it’s Purgatory Season for the next few weeks here at Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake. 6 Paul Bearer's off Facebook, 1 cremburial and Can you please talk me through the advantages of the Sanyo again please? First up is John Robins, who joins us from his new podcast ‘How do you Cope?’ to send his old friend and fellow comedian Henry Paker to the afterlife. Want the episodes ad...
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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Jimmy Carr

March 18, 2025 • 21 mins
Vroom vroom! What's that? Ahhh yes, a free Jimmy Carr bonus ep, just for YOU! Join Kathy, Jimmy and Goddess Charlie as they have a laugh and read through the death inbox. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to kathy@deathpodcas...
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FREE BONUS EPISODE: GK Barry

March 11, 2025 • 22 mins
This episode was meant to stay buried Six Feet Under… but it was too bloody good not to share.  Join GK Barry, Kathy and Goddess Nia as they flick through your fiery emails and prepare Grace for the afterlife! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story fo...
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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Rylan

March 4, 2025 • 19 mins
What's that? You wish you had more Rylan and Kathy?! Well look no further. We've dug up this bonus ep FOR FREE featuring Kathy, Rylan and Goddess Charlie perusing YOUR emails and discussing an 02 ASMR experience and a pastrami vs p*nis shaped TV show.  Enjoy! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy and the goddesses? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheret...
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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Daisy May Cooper

February 25, 2025 • 21 mins
Missing Kathy already? We got you with this bonus episode featuring Daisy May Cooper, Kathy Burke and Goddess Nia. The heavenly trio discuss choking on some bacon fat... And a drawing pin... And a mini carrot... Bon Appetit! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy and the goddesses? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscr...
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Introducing: How Do You Cope

February 24, 2025 • 13 mins
With 1 in 6 people experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, it’s never been more important to find out how people are dealing with these challenges.  In this podcast, comedian and broadcaster John Robins brings his trademark approach of heart and humour to the conversation, sitting down with guests and experts each week to ask the very simple question - How Do You Cope? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
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Here Lies Tom Davis - The (A)Live Show

February 18, 2025 • 42 mins
A death on the loo, a sh*thole pub, and NO Hawaiian shirts at the funeral. Ouch... Joining Kathy at our first ever live show is actor and comedian, Tom Davis! All deadly things must come to an end… and so, dear deathlings, this is it - the final ever episode of Where There's a Will, There's a Wake with the one and only Kathy Burke at the helm. And what better way to go out than with a SOLD OUT live show at the Prince Edwar...
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R.I.P Kathy Burke - The End of an Era

February 17, 2025 • 2 mins
It was only ever meant to be 20, but after 100 plus episodes, millions of downloads and a dead good live show, Kathy Burke is hanging up her death cloak and handing over the keys to the afterlife to another host (to be announced soon).  She’s been the host with the most (swearing) and she’ll be so very missed, but the show will live on, and we can’t wait for the next chapter with you, our dedicated deathlings.  P.s Don’t miss...
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Here Lies Bonnie Langford

February 11, 2025 • 36 mins
The smell of petrol, Ncuti the cutie, and a Guinness World Record. Goodnight and God bless... Joining Kathy this week is actress, dancer and singer Bonnie Langford! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to kathy@deathpodcast.c...
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Here Lies Mark Bonnar

February 4, 2025 • 43 mins
A slow suffocation, lamb guts, and fistfuls of ashes. One small step for THIS man, one giant leap for mankind... Joining Kathy down at Death HQ this week is Scottish actor, Mark Bonnar. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to...
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Here Lies Krishnan Guru-Murthy

January 28, 2025 • 47 mins
His flambouyant side, Martin Bashir and a last Strictly dance. Oh for God sake... Joining Kathy this week is Channel 4 News institution Krishnan Guru-Murthy.  Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to kathy@deathpodcast.com. ...
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Here Lies Marianne Jean - Baptiste: The 100th Episode!

January 21, 2025 • 48 mins
Prince's house, branzino and a lingering scent. She lived, she laughed, she ate. It's our 100th episode! And to cleberate Kathy is joined by BAFTA nominee, Marianne Jean-Baptiste!  Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to kath...
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Here Lies Elis James

January 14, 2025 • 47 mins
A coffee c**t, a pipe and some bouncers incase it all kicks off. He probably didn't answer your email, sorry.  This week Kathy is joined by comedian and Welsh National Treasure, Elis James.  Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it ov...
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