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Where There's A Will, There's A Wake

Sony Music Entertainment

220 episodes · Explicit

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.

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  1. Here Lies Isy Suttie

    · 41 min · S5 E31 · Explicit

    WARM chocolate fudge cake, clown shoes, and is this a beauty podcast!? It's actor and comedian as seen in Peep Show as Dobby, Isy Suttie! Have a story for us? Send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music…

  2. Here Lies Nina Conti

    · 53 min · S5 E30 · Explicit

    Monkey, clown school and a peanut-induced werewolf... It's ventriloquist, comedian, filmmaker, and long-time companion to the most opinionated monkey in showbusiness, Nina Conti! Have a story for us? Send it over to…

  3. Here Lies Dan Jones

    · 44 min · S5 E29 · Explicit

    Liquidity, trebuchets and a eulogy from Guns N’ Roses' Duff Mckagan… It's This Is History host, British historian and novelist Dan Jones! Check out This is History here: lnk.to/thisishistory Have a story for us?…

  4. (A)LIVE Funeral!

    · 15 min · S5 E28 · Explicit

    Big God Ollie has booked the church. That's the good news. The bad news? As Mel and Producer Goddess Charlie quickly discover, absolutely nothing else has been organised. Where There's A Will There's A Wake is doing…

  5. Here Lies Reece Shearsmith

    · 42 min · S5 E27 · Explicit

    Wrapped flies, a secret room and a eulogy from Steve Pemberton... It's Inside Number 9 and League Of Gentleman creator and star Reece Shearsmith! Have a story for us? Send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony…

  6. Here Lies Sue Perkins

    · 50 min · S5 E26 · Explicit

    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 mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music…

  7. Here Lies Nish Kumar

    · 41 min · S5 E25 · Explicit

    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 on in the afterlife and settle once…

  8. Here Lies Reuben Kaye

    · 42 min · S5 E24 · Explicit

    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 mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music…

  9. Here Lies Craig Revel Horwood

    · 38 min · S5 E23 · Explicit

    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 mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music…

  10. The Frankenstein Cut

    · 24 min · S5 E22 · Explicit

    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 creation: Stephen Mangan gets…

  11. Deadly Hot Takes

    · 30 min · S5 E21 · Explicit

    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 has found herself right at the centre of a…

  12. Here Lies Dan Tiernan

    · 39 min · S5 E20 · Explicit

    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 mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment…

  13. Here Lies Rosie Jones

    · 41 min · S5 E19 · Explicit

    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 👀):…

  14. Here Lies Tez Ilyas

    · 37 min · S5 E18 · Explicit

    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 👀):…

  15. Here Lies Mike Rice

    · 49 min · S5 E17 · Explicit

    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 still can 👀):…

  16. Here Lies Tom Kerridge

    · 46 min · S5 E16 · Explicit

    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 👀):…

  17. Here Lies Ronni and Sally

    · 43 min · S5 E15 · Explicit

    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 legends Ronni Ancona and Sally Phillips.…

  18. Here Lies Dan Snow

    · 47 min · S5 E14 · Explicit

    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 Hit podcast'... Dan Snow! Upgrade your…

  19. Here Lies Adam Buxton

    · 52 min · S5 E13 · Explicit

    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 everyday wardrobe (while you still…

  20. Here Lies Simon Brodkin

    · 44 min · S5 E12 · Explicit

    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 his fantastical demise Upgrade your…

  21. Here Lies Emma Barnett

    · 40 min · S5 E11 · Explicit

    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 your everyday wardrobe (while you…

  22. Here Lies Larry Dean

    · 35 min · S5 E10 · Explicit

    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 for us? Send it over to…

  23. Here Lies Konnie Huq

    · 26 min · S5 E9 · Explicit

    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 mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music…

  24. Here Lies Ben Shephard

    · 42 min · S5 E8 · Explicit

    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? Send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A…

  25. Here lies David O'Doherty

    · 49 min · S5 E7 · Explicit

    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 for us? Send it over to…

  26. Here Lies Kae Kurd

    · 37 min · S5 E6 · Explicit

    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 extra content from Mel and the guests,…

  27. Here Lies Lucy Porter

    · 37 min · S5 E5 · Explicit

    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 content from Mel and the guests, PLUS…

  28. Here Lies Fatiha El Ghorri

    · 35 min · S5 E4 · Explicit

    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 episodes ad free AND extra content from…

  29. Here Lies Tim Vine

    · 43 min · S5 E3 · Explicit

    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 free AND extra content from Mel and the…

  30. Here Lies Gbemisola Ikumelo

    · 35 min · S5 E2 · Explicit

    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 behind the scenes action. Want the episodes…

  31. Here Lies Michelle Wolf

    · 43 min · S5 E1 · Explicit

    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 and the guests, PLUS everything from…

  32. Here Lies Adam Hills

    · 32 min · S4 E52 · Explicit

    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 Mel and the guests, PLUS everything…

  33. Here Lies Zoe Ball

    · 43 min · S4 E51 · Explicit

    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 free AND extra content from Mel and…

  34. Here Lies Harriet Kemsley

    · 33 min · S4 E50 · Explicit

    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 content from Mel and the guests, PLUS…

  35. Help I Sexted My Boss boys's Jordan North and William Hanson play Death Dates

    · 15 min · S4 E49 · Explicit

    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 content from Mel and the guests, PLUS…

  36. Here Lies Help I Sexted My Boss's Jordan North and William Hanson

    · 45 min · S4 E48 · Explicit

    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 perfect endings. Want the episodes ad…

  37. FREE BONUS EPISODE - Team Jacob or Team Edward? With Mark Kermode

    · 22 min · S4 E47 · Explicit

    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 Goddess Nia to chew the fat about your…

  38. Here Lies Mark Kermode

    · 35 min · S4 E46 · Explicit

    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 dream demise. Want the episodes ad free…

  39. Here Lies Vittorio Angelone

    · 39 min · S4 E45 · Explicit

    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 tush on the winged throne this week to…

  40. Death Dates with Joel Dommett!

    · 19 min · S4 E44 · Explicit

    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 play along at home and let us know…

  41. Here Lies Joel Dommett

    · 36 min · S4 E43 · Explicit

    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 a HOOT of an episode. Want the…

  42. Here Lies Danny Beard

    · 35 min · S4 E42 · Explicit

    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 free AND extra content from Mel and the…

  43. Here Lies Charity Shop Sue

    · 32 min · S4 E41 · Explicit

    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 in peace hun x Want the episodes ad…

  44. Here Lies Sindhu Vee

    · 37 min · S4 E40 · Explicit

    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 love Sindu Vee's Swanky Tour. Get your…

  45. Here Lies Lucia Keskin

    · 30 min · S4 E39 · Explicit

    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 extra content from Mel and the guests,…

  46. Here Lies Nick Knowles

    · 47 min · S4 E38 · Explicit

    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 episodes ad free AND extra content…

  47. Here Lies Maisie Adam

    · 51 min · S4 E37 · Explicit

    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 ad free AND extra content from Mel and…

  48. Death Dates: A play along at home game

    · 16 min · S4 E36 · Explicit

    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 then you guess if in that year a certain…

  49. Mel's Funniest Bits of 2025!

    · 17 min · S4 E35 · Explicit

    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 hand-picked selection of Mel’s absolute…

  50. Here Lies Dara O'Briain

    · 51 min · S4 E34 · Explicit

    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 episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel…

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