The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director
A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall, with added interviews from other locals, talking about their memories.
Episodes
200 episodes
Our Chapel’s 150th Anniversary
In this episode I look back over the history of our chapel, as it reaches its 150th anniversary
The final part of Dave and Sheila Cavill
As well as my final part of my interview with Dave and Sheila, I also talk about Cornwall introducing football to Mexico.
More from David and Sheila Cavill
The second part of my interview with Dave and Sheila.
Talkin’ with David and Sheila Cavill
The first part of my interview with Dave and Sheila
Up London again and more from Barney Simmonds
Talking about this year’s rugby county championship final and the last part of my interview with Barney
North Cornwall to North London, and More From Barney Simmonds
More from Barney, plus looking back on our trip to the Arsenal parade
Two Barneys - Talkin’ with Barney Simmonds and Remembering Alfred ‘Barney’ Barnett
The first part of my interview with Barney Simmonds and looking back at the life, and funeral, of Barney Barnett.
R.I.P. Rex, and More From Ken Roberts
A few words in tribute to Rex Curtis and the second part of my interview with Ken.
Chattin’ with Ken Roberts and a bit about Bodmin
The first part of my interview with Ken and also a little history of Bodmin
This and That
Various topics this week, including a quick mention of May Day and old recordings of local railwaymen.
Dave Taylor Has the Last Laugh and the Final Part of Rex Curtis
Talking about spooky goings on at Dave’s funeral and the last part of my interview with Rex.
Lanherne Revisited and More From Rex Curtis
A brief chat about Lanherne Convent followed by more form Rex.
Part 3 of my Interview with Rex Curtis
In this episode Rex talks about the early part of his working life
Taxing Times and more from Rex Curtis
In this episode I talk about juggling financial balls, followed by the second part of my interview with Rex
Saving Grace and more from Eileen Spry
Looking back at our involvement in the film Saving Grace and the second part of my interview with Eileen
Talkin’ with Eileen Spry and singin’ about a Five Foot Flirt
The first part of my interview with Eileen, plus me attempting a lovely West Country song.
Losing me nerve and more from Chico (Alec Rickard)
Looking back over the last week, including my dental problems and the final part of my interview with Chico.
More from Chico (Alec Rickard)
In this episode, Chico talks about the various jobs he had, then taking over The Golden Lion in Padstow
Chatin’ with Chico (Alec Rickard)
In this episode, I have the first part of my interview with our meht Chico, plus a few other odds and ends
All Kinds of Everything
Different topics this week, including Chinese traditions and the mutiny on the Bounty.
Home Alone, and more from Lorraine Jasper
The final part of my interview with Lorraine, and looking back over the last week with me running the home as well as the business