The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director

The final part of my interview with Win Hoskin 02.09.2023 27:23 ↓

Win talks about the workings of the mill at Hingham, and finishes her chat by recalling lots of the old shops in Wadebridge. 

The second part of my interview with Win Hoskin 26.08.2023 35:47 ↓

In this episode Win recalls more memories of growing up at Hingham Mill.

Talkin’ with Win Hoskin 19.08.2023 35:48 ↓

In this episode I talk to Win Hoskin (nee Beare) about her early years at Hingham Mill, living and working in Polzeath, and her late husband Graham.

The second part of my interview with John Bennallick 12.08.2023 46:23 ↓

In this episode John recalls some more of his memories.

The first of 2 episodes with John Bennallick. 04.08.2023 48:16 ↓

In this episode I talk to John about growing up in St Columb, moving to St Wenn, and memories of his early years.

Talkin’ with Lilian Martyn 29.07.2023 32:41 ↓

In this week’s episode I have a lovely yarn with Lilian Martyn - talking about her memories growing up and living in Padstow. 

Talkin’ with Geoff Dyke 22.07.2023 42:14 ↓

In this episode I talk about attending my first living wake, our trip up to Taunton, and my lovely chat with Geoff Dyke.

Red tape and blue lights 15.07.2023 15:50 ↓

In this episode I mainly talk about the last 7 days or so. 

Chattin’ with Hazel Mitchell 08.07.2023 45:54 ↓

In this episode my special guest is Hazel Mitchell, and we talk about her memories, growing up in and around Wadebridge.

The Cornish Rebellion 01.07.2023 14:00 ↓

In this episode I talk about the Cornish Rebellion of 1497.

The Lost Kingdom of Lyonesse 24.06.2023 13:15 ↓

This (40th) episode coincides with my 40 years as a funeral director, and I talk about Lyonesse. 

Chattin’ with John Champion Part 2 and The Egloshayle Ringers 17.06.2023 23:38 ↓

In this episode I chat a little more with John Champion, and talk about the song ‘The Egloshayle Ringers’.

Chattin’ with John Champion 10.06.2023 48:26 ↓

In this episode I have a long conversation with another old friend, John Champion. 

The Fallen, the Finials and Funereal Technology 03.06.2023 25:59 ↓

In this episode I talk about Laurence Binyon, our finials and how a few advancements in technology have altered funerals.

Hell Fire Corner in the Middle of May 13.05.2023 16:10 ↓

In this podcast I talk about the Cornwall Rugby team, and burials on your own land. 

The Reason Why 06.05.2023 16:15 ↓

In this episode I talk about May Day in Padstow, Bishop Trelawny and Robert Stephen Hawker. 

Run Brayer Run 29.04.2023 30:33 ↓

In this episode I talk about the 2023 London Marathon 

Havin’ a Lovely Yarn with me Meht John Moon 22.04.2023 36:27 ↓

In this episode I talk to John about his memories growing up in Sladesbridge and the surrounding area. 

Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on me ‘ead 15.04.2023 21:21 ↓

A look back at the past week which included getting caught in the rain several times, a charity motorbike ride and another different hearse.

The Day we Bought a Church 08.04.2023 32:39 ↓

Amongst other things, I talk about a journey buying and converting the Wadebridge Methodist Church 

From Bodmin Jail to Egloshayle 01.04.2023 18:36 ↓

Amongst other things this week, I talk about Bodmin Jail, and the murder of a resident of Egloshayle in the 1800’s

Are ‘em in the Slate Club… or no? 25.03.2023 12:46 ↓

In this episode I talk about the Wadebridge Slate Club. 

Here, There, and Everywhere 18.03.2023 19:48 ↓

Looking back over the past week…