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
149 episodes
Carnival Capers with Graham (Albert) Hawke
To coincide with this year’s Wadebridge Carnival, I talk to Graham about his memories when they used to enter every year
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Episode 149
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38:46
Chatin’ with Graham (Albert) Hawke
Part one of my interview with Graham, (also known as Albert).
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Episode 148
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34:41
A Boat, a Coracle and More From Sid and Marion Bray
A slightly nautical episode this week and more from Nan and Gramp
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Episode 147
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28:28
Sid and Marion Bray Talkin’ with John and Sheila Trethewey
Recorded back in the 1980’s, a lovely little chat, talkin’ about local people and places
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Episode 146
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45:18
Snakes in the Grass, and more from me meht Allan Roberts
The second part of my interview with Al, plus, amount other things, snakes in the churchyard
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Episode 145
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37:21
Havin’ a yarn with Allan Roberts
Part one of my interview with Al, plus, amongst other things, looking into direct cremations.
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Episode 144
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36:42
All Roads Lead to Wadebridge
A busy time in town, with the annual Royal Cornwall Show, plus a look back at last week.
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Episode 143
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22:23
Don’t Look Back
Meeting an old school friend brings back Sports Day’s memories, plus other bits and pieces
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Episode 142
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26:27
Irish Hermits and Olympians
This episode includes things such as Crantock and the Cornwall rugby team.
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Episode 141
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20:52
Etape Caledonia
A look back over the last week, including our cycle in the Scottish Highlands
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Episode 140
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23:30
Our Journey with Alzheimer’s
As we take part in our latest sponsored event, I look back on how Alzheimer’s Disease affected our lives
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Episode 139
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25:09
Trevithick Day to May Day
Looking back at this year’s Trevithick Day, May Day, plus other bits.
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Episode 138
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31:52
Penhaligon’s Friends
Talking about the bereavement charity, and, also, David Penhaligon.
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Episode 137
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19:55
Where be that Blackbird to, and Part Two of Frank Gabriel’s Tribute
The usual weekly roundup, including going to watch The Wurzels, and Part 2 of Tony Gabriel’s tribute to his father.
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Episode 134
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30:55
A Tribute to Frank Gabriel
Talking with Tony Gabriel about his late father, Frank, and a look back at the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
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Episode 133
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24:53
Bath Half and a New Kitchen
Looking back at the Bath Half and the opening of the refurbished kitchen at the John Betjeman Centre
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Episode 132
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18:46