Where There's A Will, There's A Wake
Sony Music Entertainment
SummaryJoin the brilliant Mel Giedroyc as she invites your favorite funny celebrities to pull up a chair and plan their own hypothetical final send-offs. In each episode of Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake, Mel tackles the taboo of mortality with warmth, curiosity, and a healthy dose of side-splitting laughter. Forget the doom and gloom; this is an irreverent, imaginative, and deeply human look at the inevitable. From comedians and broadcasters to historians and pranksters, Mel’s guests treat their own funerals like the ultimate production. Whether they are dreaming up Viking-style burials, requesting bouncy castles for the service, or debating the logistics of the pearly gates, the conversations are as unpredictable as they are insightful. You will hear about everything from deathbed bucket lists and surreal final meal requests to nostalgic reflections on childhood, career milestones, and the meaningful lessons learned along the way. The podcast beautifully balances the absurd with the profound. While there are plenty of mortifying anecdotes and theatrical funeral fantasies, the show also creates space for honest discussions about legacy, faith, and the simple joys of living well. It is an uplifting, high-spirited exploration of what it means to be alive, proving that even when talking about the end of the road, there is always room for a good story and a lot of heart. Come for the hilarious, eccentric exit plans and stay for the heartfelt reflections on life’s best moments.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Here Lies Dan Snow
Historian Dan Snow ditches the history books to plan his ideal send-off, complete with Viking boats and sushi.
Here Lies Adam Buxton
Comedian Adam Buxton shares why he wants a bouncy castle at his funeral and his preference for comfortable attire.
Here Lies Simon Brodkin
Professional prankster Simon Brodkin discusses his career in chaos and plans for a stunt-filled final farewell.
Here Lies Emma Barnett
Broadcasting powerhouse Emma Barnett joins us to discuss her dream funeral, militant routines, and graveyard of shame.
Here Lies Larry Dean
Comedian Larry Dean shares his dream of a theatrical onstage death that earns him a posthumous Oscar.
Here Lies Konnie Huq
Blue Peter legend Konnie Huq joins the conversation to weigh the merits of asteroid impacts and dessert-filled funerals.
Here Lies Ben Shephard
The nation's nicest man Ben Shephard discusses his Tipping Point legacy, his new skincare brand, and dessert-only meals.
Here lies David O'Doherty
Comedian David O'Doherty plans a grand send-off involving a chowder-filled bath, a bike, and a dramatic Viking burial.
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