Mark Watson Is Going To Die

MARK WATSON IS GOING TO DIEHyperactive, prolific and emotionally generous UK comedy superstar Mark Watson has won numerous awards for his work in standup over the years. Yet with all his success - in television, radio, and as the author of seven (!) novels, with an eighth on the way in 2025 - he's struggled a great deal with anxiety and mental health issues, both publicly and privately. What does a Dream Funeral look like for someone who has lived such a massive life, with some deeply human triumphs and regrets?TW: SuicideMark Watson (IG @WatsonComedian)Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die is a podcast made by Marieke Hardy (IG @marieke_hardy).You can follow at IG @GoingToDiePodMusic by Lord Fascinator (IG @lordfascinator)Produced by Darren Scarce (IG @Dazz26)Video edits by Andy Nedelkovski (IG @AndyNeds)Artwork by Lauren Egan (IG @heylaurenegan)Photography by Eamon Leggett (IG @anxietyoptions)With thanks to Amelia Chappelow (IG @ameliachappelow)Camilla McKewen (IG @CamillaLucyLucy)and Rhys Graham (IG @RhysJGraham)Support the show via www.patreon.com/mariekehardy and drop an email to [email protected] acknowledging the privilege that comes with having the space to discuss death and mortality, we want to also recognise that discussing these topics can raise some  wounds. Should you wish to seek extra support, please consider the following resources:https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/online-grief-support-groupshttps://www.grief.org.au/ga/ga/Support/Support_Groups.aspxhttps://www.headspace.com/meditation/griefhttps://www.mindful.org/a-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-working-with-grief/https://griefline.org.au/get-help/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.