The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director

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The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director

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.

  1. 192

    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.

  2. 191

    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.

  3. 190

    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.

  4. 189

    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.

  5. 188

    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.

  6. 187

    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.

  7. 186

    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.

  8. 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.

  9. 184

    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.

  10. 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.

  11. 182

    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.

  12. 181

    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.

  13. 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.

  14. 179

    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.

  15. 178

    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.

  16. 177

    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.

  17. 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.

  18. 175

    Wadebridge

    A little history of where I liveJoybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.

  19. 174

    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.

  20. 173

    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.

  21. 172

    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.

  22. 171

    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.

  23. 170

    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.

  24. 169

    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.

  25. 168

    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.

  26. 167

    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.

  27. 166

    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.

  28. 165

    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.

  29. 164

    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.

  30. 163

    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.

  31. 162

    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.

  32. 161

    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.

  33. 160

    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.

  34. 159

    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.

  35. 158

    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.

  36. 157

    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.

  37. 156

    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.

  38. 155

    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.

  39. 154

    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.

  40. 153

    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.

  41. 152

    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.

  42. 151

    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.

  43. 150

    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.

  44. 149

    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.

  45. 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.

  46. 147

    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.

  47. 146

    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.

  48. 145

    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.

  49. 144

    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.

  50. 143

    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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