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...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 49:36
Coagulated ashes, shoplifting and a trough filled with bake off goods? It's comedian, presenter, podcaster and Mel's other half Sue Perkins! Have a story for us? Send it over to…
Sep 22, 2026 · 41:01
Hard things, driving lessons and I've married your girlfriend... Comedian, political satirist and podcaster Nish Kumar is back from the dead to tell us all about how he's getting…
Sep 15, 2026 · 41:47
Hands Zimmer, the bamboo room and oh wow I didn't see that... It's singer, comedian, drag act and Austalian sensation, Reuben Kaye! Have a story for us? Send it over to…
Sep 8, 2026 · 37:52
Drowning in a lake, lobster lasagne and a Tesla in the will. It's Strictly judge, actor and all-round showman, Craig Revel Horwood! Have a story for us? Send it over to…
Sep 1, 2026 · 24:07
Deathlings, Mel's been busy in the Underworld laboratory, stitching together a monster made from the finest body parts of previous episodes. Inside this delightfully unnatural…
Aug 25, 2026 · 29:36
Summer’s nearly done, Death‑lings — and things have been getting seriously hot both here in the UK and in the afterlife. Temperatures rising, tempers flaring, and Mel Giedroyc…
Aug 18, 2026 · 38:32
Piano to the face, cigarette shaped coffin and peeing on recycling bins. It's Comedian Of The Year, stand up, Dan Tiernan! Have a story for us? Send it over to…
Aug 11, 2026 · 41:27
Cone shaped boobs, a deep fried whole chicken and marital regrets. It's stand up comedian, writer and actress Rosie Jones Upgrade your everyday wardrobe (while you still can 👀):…
Aug 4, 2026 · 37:06
Madinah, live in mums and clambering for a perfume collection. It's stand up comedian and Man Like Mobeen star, Tez Ilyas Upgrade your everyday wardrobe (while you still can 👀):…
Jul 28, 2026 · 48:56
A dodgy jingle, Chairman Coa and a massive pile of socks... It's stand up comedian and self proclaimed cruel little man, Mike Rice! Upgrade your everyday wardrobe (while you…
Jul 21, 2026 · 45:33
A 48 hour sourdough, a John Dory and some Tom ash salt... It's only chef, broadcaster and Michelin star man, Tom Kerridge! Upgrade your everyday wardrobe (while you still can…
Jul 14, 2026 · 43:28
Swimming in chocolate mousse, clowns making a comeback and a rescue mission gone horribly wrong. It's a buy one get one free this episode, as Mel is joined by acting and comedy…
Jul 7, 2026 · 46:30
The most historically stupid deaths, a free fireworks hack and a bit of Mary Berry's beef welly. Mel is joined in podcast afterlife by none other than host of Dan Snow's History…
Jun 30, 2026 · 52:01
Impaled by a church, exposed ballsacks and some tippie toe action Podcaster, TV Presenter and Musician Adam Buxton joins Mel to roll the dice on his afterlife plans. Upgrade your…
Jun 23, 2026 · 43:49
Celestial Stand Up, Ripped Jesus and starting a revolution in North Korea Comedian and public stunt performer Simon Brodkin, formerly known as Lee Nelson, joins Mel to pick apart…
Jun 16, 2026 · 39:53
High barnets, too much jaw and accidently sticking hands into your boss' mouth... It's British broadcaster, journalist and host of BBC R4's Today Programme, Emma Barnett Upgrade…
Jun 9, 2026 · 35:22
Thick accents, stuffed crusts and not being rude on the death bed... Stand up comic and Saturday Night Live UK star Larry Dean joins Mel to discuss all things death. Have a story…
Jun 2, 2026 · 26:23
Blue Peter pets, choc making and dressing up as a Dalek just because... It's ex Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq! Have a story for us? Send it over to…
May 26, 2026 · 41:43
Best smell ever, a bone to pick and a spraying of For Skin... This morning presenter, podcaster and Business Man Ben Shephard meets Mel in the afterlife. Have a story for us?…
May 19, 2026 · 48:45
You'll never touch this, the opposite of a glove and exotic fail meals... Meeting Mel in podcast after life is Irish stand up and musical tinkerer, David O'Doherty! Have a story…
May 12, 2026 · 37:11
Bungee jumps, fairground rides, a curry and a mixed grill. British-Kurdish stand up and writer Kae Kurd has died and possibly gone to heaven... Want the episodes ad free AND…
May 5, 2026 · 37:12
Grabber pals, IKEA meatballs and a self aggrandising eulogy... Stand up comic and TV game show afficionado Lucy Porter meets Mel in purgatory. Want the episodes ad free AND extra…
Apr 28, 2026 · 35:13
Loads of siblings, lemon and herb and unwanted singing at the death bed... Stand up comic and Task Master veteran Fatiha El-Ghorri talks Mel through her dream death. Want the…
Apr 21, 2026 · 42:41
Crying out loud, very 2026 and I'll tell you what makes my blood boil...crematoriums! Stand up comic and pun master Tim Vine joins Mel to joke about death. Want the episodes ad…
Apr 14, 2026 · 34:36
Time travel, Bob Mortimer & almonds in Jollof?! Gbemisola Ikumelo steps into the Pearly Gates this week, and has a huge old chinwag with Mel about all the Last One Laughing…
Apr 7, 2026 · 42:48
Sleeping dumb, grief walking and she could have been meaner... It's American comedian and Instagram sensation Michelle Wolf! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel…
Mar 31, 2026 · 32:19
Cat-calling scaffolders, groupies & skibidi toilet. Presenter of The Last Leg Adam Hills reveals all about his fantasy funeral! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from…
Mar 24, 2026 · 43:22
Frozen p**s, loads of gags and a rave up rave up! Former Radio 2 breakfast queen and one half of the Dig It podcast, Zoe Ball joins Mel in podcast purgatory. Want the episodes ad…
Mar 17, 2026 · 32:57
Happy cows, A lemon-y Lou Sanders & Moscow Mules. HELP!!!!! Last One Laughing's Harriet Kemsley confronts her fears of the great beyond. Want the episodes ad free AND extra…
Mar 13, 2026 · 15:09
HERE YE, HERE YE!! We've got the Sexted duo to play a game of Dead or Alive with Mel. Play along at home and let us kniow how you got on. Want the episodes ad free AND extra…
Mar 10, 2026 · 44:45
Eating on the toilet, it's not the Brit Awards and Jordan's finally had enough... The Help I Sexted My Boss boys have arrived in podcast after life to pontificate about thier…
Mar 6, 2026 · 22:27
Team Jacob or Team Edward? With Mark Kermode More MORE MORE! How d'ya like it, how d'ya like it. Well we LOVE giving you more dead funny content. Mark Kermode joins Mel and…
Mar 3, 2026 · 35:19
The Exorcist, Timothee Chalamet & the three rules of life. Tomorrow's another day... Film Critic & 1/2 of Kermode & Mayo's Take - Mark Kermode comes to set the scene about his…
Feb 24, 2026 · 39:26
Borrowed compost, a fake nut allergy & an unhinged pallbearer collective. Can we circle back and do this in Q3? Irish comedian, actor and writer - Vittorio Angelone, sits his…
Feb 20, 2026 · 19:19
The Masked Singer's Joel Dommett joins Mel right here on Death Dates. Aim of the game? Guess the year and tell us if in that year the celebrity was dead or alive. Oh, and why not…
Feb 17, 2026 · 35:37
A beheaded salute, HMRC hate & pud-pudz The Masked Singer host and 1/2 of The Business Men Podcast - Joel Dommett graces the Pearly Gates this week!!! And wowsers, you are in for…
Feb 10, 2026 · 35:26
Breaking necks, backs, pu**ies and cracks, plus a tenderstem brocolli style steamy confession... the time has come to mourn Drag Race WINNER, Danny Beard! Want the episodes ad…
Feb 3, 2026 · 31:45
Beyonce, BuzzBallz and Bullwell Market. Britain's answer to Mother Theresa/Oprah Winfrey/Angelina Jolie aka CHARITY SHOP SUE, has passed on (to a better branch in the sky). Rest…
Jan 27, 2026 · 36:42
Silence, swank(y) and a surplus of cigarettes. Indian-born British comedian and actress Sindhu Vee steps into the Pearly Gates this week! Liked this episode? Well you're gonna…
Jan 20, 2026 · 30:06
Young old age, Kylie Minogue and rotting inside... YouTuber and creator and star of Things You Should Have Done dishes the dirt on her dream death. Want the episodes ad free AND…
Jan 13, 2026 · 47:21
Pimp rowing, floor-length fur coats and no kneecap. TV host, writer and musician Nick Knowles steps through the pearly gates to settle his long-time feud (?!) with Mel! Want the…
Jan 6, 2026 · 51:19
Girthy burritos, retail S.U.R.F.I.N.G and being a tight cow. Stand-up comedian & podcaster Maisie Adam spills the (refried) beans about her intergalactic end. Want the episodes…
Dec 30, 2025 · 16:19
Getting bored of eachothers company over this festive period? Well then, this is the game you've been looking for! It's simple. You're given three clues. You guess the year and…
Dec 23, 2025 · 17:19
Happy Christmas Eve EVE, Deathlings What a gloriously jam-packed and star-studded year it’s been up here at the Pearly Gates. So consider this our little festive gift to you: a…
Dec 16, 2025 · 50:34
A springing Denise, an estate agent and a bit of Babylonian... Mock The Week host and legendary Irish comic Dara O'Briain tells us all about his fictional death. Want the…
Dec 9, 2025 · 48:57
A killer sausage, Melinda Messenger & the Heimlich maneuver in front of a mirror... Britain's 'Gen-Z' comedy SUPERSTAR Rhys James' pops in to pop his clogs right here at the…
Dec 2, 2025 · 54:30
Terry Wogan, Stephen Fry, Darth Vader, a cub and a lion. From Darth Maul to Brian Butterfield, he's the man with many many voices and we hear just about all of them in this…
Nov 28, 2025 · 23:56
Alright death gang? Christmas has come a touch early this year because we're giving you the gift of all podcasting gifts... A FREE Six Feet Under episode for you to sink your…
Nov 25, 2025 · 50:15
Salted butter made from tears, 1 massive jerk off, and a potential Inbetweeners reboot... Actor, podcaster & 1/4 of the ICONIC Inbetweeners cast - Joe Thomas joins Mel at the…
Nov 21, 2025 · 27:09
Singing SENSATION Josh Groban joins Mel and Goddess Charlie in the second instalment of this brand new game. Goddess Charlie gives them both some timely clues and a celebrity.…
Nov 18, 2025 · 55:00
Suspicious birds, posthumous tats and oh so many beans... Singing SENSATION Josh Groban joins Mel in the after life and it is nothing but laughter and joy! Want the episodes ad…
Nov 11, 2025 · 42:37
Keeping the gold, a 'pleasurable' death and not a jazzy naan in sight. Hear all about the dream demise from the man who brought you Raj from Big Bang Theory and plays Scrooge in…
Nov 4, 2025 · 43:25
Bloated, bald and playing bongos on her bum. Irish comedian and Instagram SENSATION Kyla Cobbler joins Mel in the afterlife. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel…
Oct 31, 2025 · 27:26
Happy Halloween, deathlings! To celebrate the most frightful day of the year, we’re digging up a FREE episode of Six Feet Under - yours to enjoy from beyond the grave. Mel, Alex…
Oct 28, 2025 · 46:09
Eternal snoring, a big fat doobie & Barry from Watford's damning eulogy... Believe in yourself!!! Stepping through the Pearly Gates this week is none other than the UK's much…
Oct 21, 2025 · 51:37
Cold cans of baked beans, 1000 knitted jumpers and a lil bit of Naked Attraction... Joining Mel from beyond the veil is broadcaster and the guy who has the gift of the gab, Gyles…
Oct 17, 2025 · 29:56
Irish stand up comedian and Insta SENSATION Kyla Cobbler joins Mel in this brand new show we're testing out. Goddess Charlie gives them both a date and a celebrity and all they…
Oct 14, 2025 · 39:50
From the Fast Show to his final day... Songs with life, passages of nothing-ness and Paul Whitehouse. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS…
Oct 7, 2025 · 47:52
All up in his mentions and a pyke up the jacksy, it's only Matt 'Mainly Plant Based' Baynton! Hear all about the fictional funeral of the actor who stars in Horrible Histories…
Sep 30, 2025 · 51:09
A funereal luge, a Tim Key AND I suppose a Rachel burden eulogy and a bit of ceviche on the beach thank you. This weeks guest it BBC 5 Live's thinking womans crumpet, Rick…
Sep 23, 2025 · 41:52
Brain dissections, knee slides & Gyles Brandreth moves in on her partner... Meeting her fate this week is self confessed sports and animals nut, Clare Balding OBE! Want the…
Sep 16, 2025 · 45:44
Litter picking, not talking to people and are all chicken's women?! It's a mysterious end for this week's guest, stand up comedian, Stevie Martin. Want the episodes ad free AND…
Sep 9, 2025 · 37:34
Harry Styles in the gym, a lucky hairbrush, and Calippos ruined forever! Gracing the Pearly Gates this week is the BAFTA winning presenter and British criminal barrister, Rob…
Sep 2, 2025 · 40:56
Extravagent curtain calls, a Cannon, and a stand up last meal (literally) for this actor, comedian, presenter, writer, and long time pal of Mel's. DAN, DAN, DAN, DAN! Want the…
Aug 26, 2025 · 47:08
Dodgy confessions, warm 7up and plenty of potatoes for this Irish treasure, TV presenter and broadcaster. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests,…
Aug 19, 2025 · 40:36
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…
Aug 12, 2025 · 46:36
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…
Aug 5, 2025 · 42:25
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…
Jul 29, 2025 · 43:39
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…
Jul 22, 2025 · 40:34
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…
Jul 15, 2025 · 39:08
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…
Jul 8, 2025 · 50:05
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…
Jul 1, 2025 · 47:19
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…
Jun 24, 2025 · 42:35
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…
Jun 17, 2025 · 45:47
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…
Jun 10, 2025 · 47:24
A Fanny Cradock jacket, the Kings peach and some Gedroids. But Wwhy is there no acai bowl on the menu?! Comedian, podcaster and close relation to Jamie Foxx, it's got to be…
Jun 3, 2025 · 43:28
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…
May 27, 2025 · 43:33
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…
May 20, 2025 · 48:23
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…
May 13, 2025 · 41:57
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…
May 6, 2025 · 2:38
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…
May 6, 2025 · 40:14
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…
Apr 29, 2025 · 41:03
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,…
Apr 22, 2025 · 41:54
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…
Apr 15, 2025 · 49:06
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…
Apr 8, 2025 · 40:50
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…
Apr 1, 2025 · 40:17
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…
Mar 25, 2025 · 50:02
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…
Mar 18, 2025 · 18:56
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…
Mar 11, 2025 · 19:07
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…
Mar 4, 2025 · 16:08
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…
Feb 25, 2025 · 18:48
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…
Feb 24, 2025 · 13:01
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,…
Feb 18, 2025 · 40:13
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 2:58
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…
Feb 11, 2025 · 34:08
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…
Feb 4, 2025 · 41:24
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…
Jan 28, 2025 · 45:59
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…
Jan 21, 2025 · 46:15
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…
Jan 14, 2025 · 45:21
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,…
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