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.
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.
All Roads Lead to Wadebridge
A busy time in town, with the annual Royal Cornwall Show, plus a look back at last week.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Don’t Look Back
Meeting an old school friend brings back Sports Day’s memories, plus other bits and piecesÂ
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Irish Hermits and Olympians
This episode includes things such as Crantock and the Cornwall rugby team.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Etape Caledonia
A look back over the last week, including our cycle in the Scottish Highlands
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Our Journey with Alzheimer’s
As we take part in our latest sponsored event, I look back on how Alzheimer’s Disease affected our lives
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Trevithick Day to May Day
Looking back at this year’s Trevithick Day, May Day, plus other bits.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Penhaligon’s Friends
Talking about the bereavement charity, and, also, David Penhaligon.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talkin’ again with Tegwen Owen
Part two of my chat with Mrs Owen
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talkin’ with Tegwen Owen
Part one of my interview with Mrs Owen.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Where be that Blackbird to, and Part Two of Frank Gabriel’s Tribute
The usual weekly roundup, including going to watch The Wurzels, and Part 2 of Tony Gabriel’s tribute to his father.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A Tribute to Frank Gabriel
Talking with Tony Gabriel about his late father, Frank, and a look back at the Tolpuddle Martyrs.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Bath Half and a New Kitchen
Looking back at the Bath Half and the opening of the refurbished kitchen at the John Betjeman Centre
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Round Up of the Week
Looking back over the last week
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Unfinished Business with Phil Tremain
Another episode with Phil, talking about St Columb.
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A little bit more from Sue Hawke
The final part of my interview with SueÂ
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
More from Sue Hawke
Part 2 of my interview with Sue.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Havin’ a chat with Sue Hawke
The first part of my interview with Sue.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
More from Phil Tremain
The second part of my interview with Phil Tremain.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talkin’ with Phil Tremain
A little bit from me, and then part one of a lovely conversation with Phil
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Bits and Pieces
Topics covered this week range from Bob Dylan, Ruarri Joseph and Charlotte Dymond, as well as the round up of my past week.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A Little More from Margaret Warren
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.
More from Margaret Warren
A quick round up of my week, including a bit about the delays weem experiencing with funerals at the moment, and then, the second part of my interview with Margaret.Â
Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)
Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talkin’ with Margaret Warren
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.
All Kinds of Everything
This episode includes, Tom Bawcock’s Eve, the white rabbit of Egloshayle, and finishing with a snippet of Joybringer, from my first group, Federation.Â
That’s a big 10-4 Rubber Duck, and more from Ken Miller
Various topics this week, including the CB radio, the Blue Anchor at Fraddon. Also, the final part of my interview with Ken.Â
Stallions, gales, and more from Ken Miller.
Looking back over the previous week, and some more lovely memories from Ken.Â
Talkin’ with Ken Miller
My usual weekly roundup and the first part of my interview with Ken.
Altar boy for a day and more from Liz Capp
Looking back at over the last week and the final part of my interview with Liz.Â
A Weekend away in Carbis Bay and more from Liz Capp
More lovely memories from Liz about Bodmin years ago, and before that, a little bit from me.
Chattin’ with Liz Capp
My usual weekly roundup, and then the first part of my conversation with Liz, talking about the early part of her life, firstly at Camelford, and then Dunmere.
The Final Part of my Interview with Mike Hewitt
In this we episode Mike talks about Rock RNLI and other boat related incidents.Â
More from Mike Hewitt
More memories from Mike.Â
Talkin’ with Mike Hewitt
A lovely chat with Mike, about his young days in Wadebridge, then his move to Rock, and also memories of his ancestors.
More from Chris Parkyn
Part two of my interview with Chris. Plus a little bit about Warleggan and Poldark.Â
Chattin’ with Chris Parkyn
The usual weekly roundup and talking to Chris about his young days, in and around Rumford
A New Vicar, Some Diggers and More From Moira Gill
This week I talk about another new vicar coming to our area, a moving tribute using diggers and the final part of my interview with Moira.
An Inspector Calls and more from Moira Gill
Talking about recent inspections that we’ve had and more lovely memories of Padstow from Moira Gill.
Talking with Moira Gill
Part one of my interview with Moira, where, amongst other memories, she recalls her early days in Padstow.
Part two of my interview with Bob Tremain
This episode starts with my usual weekly roundup, followed by more memories from Bob.
