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The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director
by David Bray
A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall, with added interviews from other locals, talking about their memories.
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Chattin’ with Ken Roberts and a bit about Bodmin
The first part of my interview with Ken and also a little history of BodminJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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This and That
Various topics this week, including a quick mention of May Day and old recordings of local railwaymen. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Dave Taylor Has the Last Laugh and the Final Part of Rex Curtis
Talking about spooky goings on at Dave’s funeral and the last part of my interview with Rex. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Lanherne Revisited and More From Rex Curtis
A brief chat about Lanherne Convent followed by more form Rex. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Part 3 of my Interview with Rex Curtis
In this episode Rex talks about the early part of his working life Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Taxing Times and more from Rex Curtis
In this episode I talk about juggling financial balls, followed by the second part of my interview with RexJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Havin’ a yarn with Rex Curtis
The first part of my interview with RexJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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185
Saving Grace and more from Eileen Spry
Looking back at our involvement in the film Saving Grace and the second part of my interview with EileenJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talkin’ with Eileen Spry and singin’ about a Five Foot Flirt
The first part of my interview with Eileen, plus me attempting a lovely West Country song. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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183
Losing me nerve and more from Chico (Alec Rickard)
Looking back over the last week, including my dental problems and the final part of my interview with Chico.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Chico (Alec Rickard)
In this episode, Chico talks about the various jobs he had, then taking over The Golden Lion in PadstowJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Chatin’ with Chico (Alec Rickard)
In this episode, I have the first part of my interview with our meht Chico, plus a few other odds and ends Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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180
All Kinds of Everything
Different topics this week, including Chinese traditions and the mutiny on the Bounty. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Home Alone, and more from Lorraine Jasper
The final part of my interview with Lorraine, and looking back over the last week with me running the home as well as the businessJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Cousin Jacks in Mexico and more from Lorraine Jasper
I talk about various things this week, including the massive Cornish migration to all parts of the world, including Mexico. Also the second part of my interview with Lorraine.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talkin’ to Lorraine Jasper
This episode includes the first part of my interview with Lorraine, and also looking back over the last week, including watching ‘The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay’Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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176
Weem Nearly an Island you Know
A rare crossing across the Tamar this week leads me to look at it’s 2 bridges.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Wadebridge
A little history of where I liveJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Family and Music
Among topics in this week’s episode are the latest addition to our family and my early years playing music Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Feelin’ a bit like Christmas
Little bits of Christmas Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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A little more of Margaret Bosley
The final part of my interview with Margaret Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Margaret Bosley.
Part two of my interview with Margaret.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Chatin’ with Margaret Bosley
The first part of my interview with Margaret Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Terry Gardner
More from Terry, plus my little altercation with our cat.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talkin’ rugby with Terry Gardner
In this week’s episode Terry talks about his time with the Camels. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talkin’ with Terry Gardner
Terry talks about his early years in Bodmin, his working life and surfin’Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Steve Burrows
The final part of my interview with Steve. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talkin’ tin mines with Steve Burrows
As well as talking about Steve’s time down in the mine, I talk about my rather hectic social weekJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Havin’ a yarn with Steve Burrows
The first part of my interview with SteveJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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A besonnten from Wales and more from Phil Trevena
Part 3 of my interview with Phil. Also I talk about a besonnten I received from Wales and an email from Scotland. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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A little more from Phil Trevena
Part 2 of my interview with PhilJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Havin’ a yarn with me meht Phil Trevena
The first part of my interview with Phil, plus looking back over last week, including the Martin Jennings Memorial Run.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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A little bit more from Marina Rickard
The last part of my interview with Marina. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Marina Rickard
More memories from Marina Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talkin’ with Marina Rickard
The first part of my interview with my Auntie Marina. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Derek Lindsey
Part 2 of my interview with DerekJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Talking with Derek Lindsey
As well as talking to Derek, I also look back over my past week.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Podcast from Playa de las Americas and more from Janet De La Cour
A slight variation on Alistair Cooke’s ‘Letter from America’ and the final part of my interview with Janet.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Janet De La Cour
In this episode, we have part two of my interview with Janet, plus a little bit about my last week, and Direct Funerals.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Chattin’ with Janet De La Cour
The first part of my interview with Janet, plus Cornish choughs and the Gaia TrustJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Wadebridge School and Federation with Graham (Albert) Hawke
Graham talks about his time at Wadebridge School and the pop group Federation Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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More from Graham (Albert) Hawke
In this week’s episode, Graham recounts his early involvement with musicJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Carnival Capers with Graham (Albert) Hawke
To coincide with this year’s Wadebridge Carnival, I talk to Graham about his memories when they used to enter every yearJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Chatin’ with Graham (Albert) Hawke
Part one of my interview with Graham, (also known as Albert). Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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148
A Boat, a Coracle and More From Sid and Marion Bray
A slightly nautical episode this week and more from Nan and GrampJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Sid and Marion Bray Talkin’ with John and Sheila Trethewey
Recorded back in the 1980’s, a lovely little chat, talkin’ about local people and placesJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Snakes in the Grass, and more from me meht Allan Roberts
The second part of my interview with Al, plus, amount other things, snakes in the churchyardJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Havin’ a yarn with Allan Roberts
Part one of my interview with Al, plus, amongst other things, looking into direct cremations.Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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All Roads Lead to Wadebridge
A busy time in town, with the annual Royal Cornwall Show, plus a look back at last week. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Don’t Look Back
Meeting an old school friend brings back Sports Day’s memories, plus other bits and pieces Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall, with added interviews from other locals, talking about their memories.
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David Bray
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