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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 156
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Talkin’ with Bill Pearce, plus looking back over my last week.
In this episode Bill talks about growing up in St Teath, his lifelong friend Pearl, his teaching career and working for Plymouth Argyle FC.
Military musings, a nasty scam and more memories from Janet Chadband.
In this episode I talk about our recent funerals of ex military, including a D-Day veteran. Then, a warning of a scam that has appeared in the last few weeks, and, also, the second part of my intervi…
Out Port Isaac with Janet Chadband.
A quick round up of the last week and then a lovely chat with Janet.
Nanstallon, and goin’ back to Bethel with mother.
A few different topics in this episode, Port Isaac seagulls, the village of Nanstallon, and returning to Bethel.
Davidstow, a daredevil squirrel and more from Jack Andrew.
A brief chat about Davidstow, also a near miss with a squirrel and more lovely memories from Jack.
Talking with Jack Andrew
In this episode I talk with my old work meht, Jack Andrew.
Amongst other things, he remembers growing up in Nanpean and working for Western Ex.
Hellup in Nangert and more from Warren Jago.
In this episode I talk about alterations in Trenant Vale, a brief mention of Cock’s Corner and the final part of my interview with Warren Jago.
A Setback in Training, and more from Warren Jago.
In this episode I talk about a running accident, Anneka’s Bridge, ashes on the moon and then have the second part of my interview with Warren Jago.
Talkin’ with Warren Jago
In this episode, I have a round up of my previous week and then have a chat with Warren Jago.
Christmas in Mousehole and talkin’ with Gill O’Keefe
Struggling with manflu, this week I talk about Tom Bawcock’s Eve, the crew of the Solomon Browne and, also, the second part of my chat with Gill O’Keefe.
Chattin’ with Gill O’Keefe, meeting alpacas and the ghost of Jacob Marley.
In this episode I have a lovely chat with Gill O’Keefe of Padstow. I talk about Daisy and me meeting alpacas and llamas, and St Endellion’s connection with The Christmas Carol.
Sheep, scaffolding and the second part of my interview with Carol Lobb.
Looking back at the past week, and the second part of my chat with Carol.
My weekly roundup, and the first part of my interview with Carol Lobb.
This episode is mainly the first part of my interview with Carol - recounting her childhood memories.
Looking back over the last week, and talking about bells with David Williams.
In this episode I look back over the past few days, and then talk to David Williams of Lanivet about his hobbies - mainly his love of bell ringing.
Stingers, Mystery Shoppers and Chattin’ with David Williams.
Amongst other things, I talk about a swimming club in Camelford, a visit from a mystery shopper, and then I have a lovely chat with Lanivet bellringer David Williams.
Chas and Dave - Chattin’ with Charlie Kestell
A quick round up of the week, and then talkin’ to my work meht Char.
A quick look back at the past week and, then, more from Barry and Shirley Osborne.
In this episode I talk about the past week, and then the second part of my interview with Barry and Shirley..
Storm Ciarán, Temple, and chatting with Barry and Shirley Osborne.
In this episode I briefly talk about my journey home during Storm Ciarán. Then, a look into the history of Temple Church, followed by a lovely chat with Barry and Shirley of St Eval.
Dogs, a Standing Stone, followed by a Lovely Chat with Nancy Honey.
Talking about my misadventures with our dogs, the opening ceremony with the standing stone, and talking to Nancy Honey about her memories growing up in St Mabyn.
Bath Half…and Second Half with John Ferrett
Firstly I talk about my weekend in Bath and running the half marathon. Then, the second part of my interview with John Ferrett