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
Military musings, a nasty scam and more memories from Janet Chadband. 24.02.2024 25:10
In this episode I talk about our recent funerals of ex military, including a D-Day veteran. Then, a warning of a scam that has appeared in the last few weeks, and, also, the second part of my interview with Janet.
Out Port Isaac with Janet Chadband. 16.02.2024 30:12
A quick round up of the last week and then a lovely chat with Janet.
Nanstallon, and goin’ back to Bethel with mother. 10.02.2024 19:57
A few different topics in this episode, Port Isaac seagulls, the village of Nanstallon, and returning to Bethel.
Davidstow, a daredevil squirrel and more from Jack Andrew. 03.02.2024 28:33
A brief chat about Davidstow, also a near miss with a squirrel and more lovely memories from Jack.
Talking with Jack Andrew 27.01.2024 26:40
In this episode I talk with my old work meht, Jack Andrew. Amongst other things, he remembers growing up in Nanpean and working for Western Ex.
Hellup in Nangert and more from Warren Jago. 20.01.2024 26:01
In this episode I talk about alterations in Trenant Vale, a brief mention of Cock’s Corner and the final part of my interview with Warren Jago.
A Setback in Training, and more from Warren Jago. 13.01.2024 31:48
In this episode I talk about a running accident, Anneka’s Bridge, ashes on the moon and then have the second part of my interview with Warren Jago.
Talkin’ with Warren Jago 06.01.2024 31:40
In this episode, I have a round up of my previous week and then have a chat with Warren Jago.
Christmas in Mousehole and talkin’ with Gill O’Keefe 30.12.2023 27:46
Struggling with manflu, this week I talk about Tom Bawcock’s Eve, the crew of the Solomon Browne and, also, the second part of my chat with Gill O’Keefe.
Chattin’ with Gill O’Keefe, meeting alpacas and the ghost of Jacob Marley. 23.12.2023 28:28
In this episode I have a lovely chat with Gill O’Keefe of Padstow. I talk about Daisy and me meeting alpacas and llamas, and St Endellion’s connection with The Christmas Carol.
Sheep, scaffolding and the second part of my interview with Carol Lobb. 16.12.2023 26:15
Looking back at the past week, and the second part of my chat with Carol.
My weekly roundup, and the first part of my interview with Carol Lobb. 09.12.2023 35:09
This episode is mainly the first part of my interview with Carol - recounting her childhood memories.
Looking back over the last week, and talking about bells with David Williams. 02.12.2023 31:26
In this episode I look back over the past few days, and then talk to David Williams of Lanivet about his hobbies - mainly his love of bell ringing.
Stingers, Mystery Shoppers and Chattin’ with David Williams. 25.11.2023 30:33
Amongst other things, I talk about a swimming club in Camelford, a visit from a mystery shopper, and then I have a lovely chat with Lanivet bellringer David Williams.
Chas and Dave - Chattin’ with Charlie Kestell 18.11.2023 30:58
A quick round up of the week, and then talkin’ to my work meht Char.
A quick look back at the past week and, then, more from Barry and Shirley Osborne. 11.11.2023 31:02
In this episode I talk about the past week, and then the second part of my interview with Barry and Shirley..
Storm Ciarán, Temple, and chatting with Barry and Shirley Osborne. 04.11.2023 35:18
In this episode I briefly talk about my journey home during Storm Ciarán. Then, a look into the history of Temple Church, followed by a lovely chat with Barry and Shirley of St Eval.
Dogs, a Standing Stone, followed by a Lovely Chat with Nancy Honey. 28.10.2023 45:32
Talking about my misadventures with our dogs, the opening ceremony with the standing stone, and talking to Nancy Honey about her memories growing up in St Mabyn.
Bath Half…and Second Half with John Ferrett 21.10.2023 39:24
Firstly I talk about my weekend in Bath and running the half marathon. Then, the second part of my interview with John Ferrett
In the Spotlight with Hannah, and chatting with John Ferrett 14.10.2023 30:17
In this episode I talk about the recent visit to our premises of BBC Spotlight to interview our embalmer friend Hannah, and, then, I have a lovely chat with John Ferrett.
Four Funerals and a Wedding 07.10.2023 24:30
In this episode, amongst other things, I talk about natural burial grounds, Polzeath and a wedding I attended in the last week.
Part 2 with Ellis Baker, and my trip to see Dexys 30.09.2023 29:25
In this episode Ellis recalls some more memories, and I talk about my trip to Bath to see Dexys
Havin’ a yarn with Ellis Baker, plus bits and bobs from me. 23.09.2023 28:05
In this episode Ellis talks about his early years and working for Lewis Brown and Gordon Derry, with a little added from me at the beginning and end.
The Martin Jennings Memorial Run and Terry Hewitt 16.09.2023 36:12
In this episode I talk about the Martin Jennings Memorial Motorcycle Ride and then we have the second part of my interview with Terry Hewitt.
The first part of my interview with Terry Hewitt, with a few odds and ends from me at the end. 09.09.2023 32:36
In this episode Terry recalls some of his early memories, and I talk, briefly, about the Gorseth, cycling… and snails…
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