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Where There's A Will, There's A Wake

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by Sony Music Entertainment

4.8(2,595 reviews)

208 episodes

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Join Mel Giedroyc every week as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities. Working on the assumption they’ve popped their clogs, they’ll be telling Mel all about how they’ve died, what they want for their funerals and why she should be unlocking the pearly gates for them. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and her guest? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through all your dead good emails. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

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Recent Episodes

July 14, 2026

Here Lies Ronni and Sally

Host Mel interviews acting and comedy legends Ronni Ancona and Sally Phillips about bizarre death scenarios and unexpected life events.

July 7, 2026

Here Lies Dan Snow

Broadcaster and historian Dan Snow joins host Mel to explore historically absurd deaths and culinary mishaps, offering listeners a darkly humorous historical perspective.

June 30, 2026

Here Lies Adam Buxton

Podcaster Adam Buxton discusses his afterlife plans with host Mel in this interview episode.

208 total episodes available with 143 transcripts

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What is Where There's A Will, There's A Wake?: Join Mel Giedroyc every week as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities. Working on the assumption they’ve popped their clogs, they’ll be telling Mel all about how they’ve died, what they want for their funerals and why she should be unlocking the pearly gates for them.

Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and her guest? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through all your dead good emails. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk.

A Sony Music Entertainment production.

Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast

To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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