Sh*t on a brick, Ian McShane's teeth, and being ejaculated out of a campervan. PLUS a cameo from Greg Davies!!! At last, no more chores! Comedian, actress and writer, Bridget Christie joins Mel at the hot and heavenly The Pearly Gates this week. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a ...
Jun 03, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 3
A Ouija board, Fungi the dolphin, and David Cassidy with the Mumps. Wow, WOW, wow... Actress, writer & playwright Meera Syal visits Mel at the Pearly Gates reception area this week! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to [email protected] A Sony ...
May 27, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 2
A suitcase, a dart and a splash zone. Sit here, relax, and miss your next meeting. Mel Giedroyc's first guest is sensational stand up comedian and author Suzi Ruffell! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to [email protected] A Sony Music Entertainmen...
May 20, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
A banquet, a living wage and bring on the dancing girls. Woah oah oh BRI-sterious girl. Author and comedian Deborah Frances-White finds herself in the coffin throne as this week's host, accompanied by good chum and comedian Jen Brister. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Deborah Frances-White and Jen Brister, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subsc...
May 13, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 44
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.com/adchoices
May 06, 2025•3 min
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 fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawillt...
May 06, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 43
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 steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wh...
Apr 29, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 42
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 rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com...
Apr 22, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 41
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/xlwsCAUv?at=1010l396Y Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Sara Co...
Apr 15, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 40
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? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral...
Apr 08, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 39
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 Joel and Hannah PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under...
Apr 01, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 38
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 free AND extra content from John and Henry PLUS everything from the Kathy...
Mar 25, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts ...
Mar 18, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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 for us, send it over to [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment...
Mar 11, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us...
Mar 04, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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 subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to kathy@deathpodca...
Feb 25, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•13 min
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 Edward Theatre, surrounded by you horrible lot! But that’s not all… stick aroun...
Feb 18, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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 more Kathy as we’re giving you some of her 6FU episodes for free over th...
Feb 17, 2025•3 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from S...
Feb 11, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more ...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Mus...
Jan 28, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great ...
Jan 21, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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 over to [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find mo...
Jan 14, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 26
A pizza led conga line, an omelette station, and spray tans at the funeral service. Tidy Your Room! This week Kathy is joined by broadcaster, writer and Queen of The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman. 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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. F...
Jan 07, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 25
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE! 2025 is upon us all, and what better way to close the year than Vicky McClure's 6 Feet Under episode?! From a porn mishap with the postman, to a boob slip in full view, and Kathy telling us about bunking off school - this 6FU has it all. Kathy is joined by the fabulous actress and presenter, Vicky McClure MBE. This is the kind of extra laughs our clever subscribers are getting every week. So if you like this makesure to hit subscribe on Apple podcasts or head to wheretheresa...
Dec 31, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Happy Christmas eve deathlings! Kathy is still feeling a bit Bah Humbug about the festive season. So, we've got the regift of ALL regifts just for you. Alan Carr's infamous 6 Feet Under episode. What a pressie! Kathy is joined by Alan Carr - comedian, broadcaster, writer, and the nation's top Chatty Man. This is the kind of extra laughs our clever subscribers are getting every week. So if you like this makesure to hit subscribe on Apple podcasts or head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com for the...
Dec 24, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Christmas is upon us, and while Kathy's off decking the halls of hell and roasting nicely in the eternal flames, we thought we’d bring you dear little deathlings a festive little freebie. This week, we’re unearthing one of our finest 6 Feet Under bonus episodes - BOB MORTIMER! Kathy is joined by Bob Mortimer - a beloved comedian, author and top bloke. This is the kind of extra laughs our clever subscribers are getting every week. So if you like this makesure to hit subscribe on Apple podcasts or...
Dec 17, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Haggis Bon Bons, Take That, and forced enjoyment. What will survive of us is love... Fufilling her fantasy fate this week, is broadcaster and ex Desert Island Discs host, Kirsty Young! 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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more g...
Dec 10, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Abused bowels, backdoors and grandma turning off her hearing aid. I'd like a warm hand on my exit. Taking a seat in the coffin throne this week is comedian and author Julian Clary. 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 [email protected]. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great...
Dec 03, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 20
