David Bray
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.
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Episodes
Our Chapel’s 150th Anniversary 11.07.2026 29:44
In this episode I look back over the history of our chapel, as it reaches its 150th anniversary Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
The final part of Dave and Sheila Cavill 04.07.2026 26:50
As well as my final part of my interview with Dave and Sheila, I also talk about Cornwall introducing football to Mexico. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
More from David and Sheila Cavill 27.06.2026 27:31
The second part of my interview with Dave and Sheila. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talkin’ with David and Sheila Cavill 20.06.2026 28:50
The first part of my interview with Dave and Sheila Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Up London again and more from Barney Simmonds 13.06.2026 31:58
Talking about this year’s rugby county championship final and the last part of my interview with Barney Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
North Cornwall to North London, and More From Barney Simmonds 06.06.2026 36:53
More from Barney, plus looking back on our trip to the Arsenal parade Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A bit more of Barney Simmonds 30.05.2026 26:53
The second part of my interview with Barney. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Two Barneys - Talkin’ with Barney Simmonds and Remembering Alfred ‘Barney’ Barnett 23.05.2026 25:46
The first part of my interview with Barney Simmonds and looking back at the life, and funeral, of Barney Barnett. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
R.I.P. Rex, and More From Ken Roberts 16.05.2026 25:09
A few words in tribute to Rex Curtis and the second part of my interview with Ken. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Chattin’ with Ken Roberts and a bit about Bodmin 09.05.2026 32:53
The first part of my interview with Ken and also a little history of Bodmin Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
This and That 02.05.2026 24:43
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.
Dave Taylor Has the Last Laugh and the Final Part of Rex Curtis 25.04.2026 40:11
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.
Lanherne Revisited and More From Rex Curtis 18.04.2026 22:32
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.
Part 3 of my Interview with Rex Curtis 10.04.2026 24:24
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.
Taxing Times and more from Rex Curtis 04.04.2026 36:15
In this episode I talk about juggling financial balls, followed by the second part of my interview with Rex Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Havin’ a yarn with Rex Curtis 28.03.2026 33:53
The first part of my interview with Rex Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Saving Grace and more from Eileen Spry 21.03.2026 31:11
Looking back at our involvement in the film Saving Grace and the second part of my interview with Eileen Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talkin’ with Eileen Spry and singin’ about a Five Foot Flirt 14.03.2026 33:25
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.
Losing me nerve and more from Chico (Alec Rickard) 07.03.2026 30:34
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.
More from Chico (Alec Rickard) 28.02.2026 28:56
In this episode, Chico talks about the various jobs he had, then taking over The Golden Lion in Padstow Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Chatin’ with Chico (Alec Rickard) 21.02.2026 26:34
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.
All Kinds of Everything 14.02.2026 24:16
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.
Home Alone, and more from Lorraine Jasper 07.02.2026 35:16
The final part of my interview with Lorraine, and looking back over the last week with me running the home as well as the business Joybringer - played by Federation (1981) Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Cousin Jacks in Mexico and more from Lorraine Jasper 31.01.2026 34:02
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.
Talkin’ to Lorraine Jasper 24.01.2026 35:25
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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