This week Cariad talks to actor and writer, Emily Bevan, about her dad, Nick, who died of cancer in 2014. As ever we talk grief, writing it all down + boats with names on. You can follow Emily on twitter @EmilyGraceBevan and her book, 'The Diary of Losing Dad', is published by Unbound and available now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde...

This week Cariad talks to writer and advocate Kenny Ethan Jones, about his mum and his dad. As ever we talk grief, unconditional love + the gaps in the past. You can follow Kenny on Instagram @KennyEthanJones and find more about his work here: https://www.kennyethanjones.com You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde...

This week Cariad talks to writer and journalist, Kat Lister, about her husband Pat, who died from brain cancer when he was just 41 and she was 35. As ever we talk grief, the return of the libido + Scottish Widows. Kat's brilliant book, The Elements : A Widowhood, is available to buy now, published by Icon Books. You can follow on twitter @Madame_George You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at...

This week Cariad talks to brilliant South African based writer, Yewande Omotoso, (Bom Boy, The Woman Next Door) about her mother, who died of cancer in 2003. As ever we talk grief, architecture + forging new relationships after grief. All of Yewande's books are available to buy now. 'An Unusual Grief' is the one we discuss at the start and is an incredible piece of writing. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate...

This week Cariad talks to internationally acclaimed writer, Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits, Paula, The Soul of a Woman). Isabel spoke about her daughter, Paula, who died when she was just twenty-nine and her mother, who died in 2018. As ever they talk grief, generosity + fabulous clothes. Isabels's new book, The Soul of a Woman, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland,...

This week Cariad talks to actor, writer + activist, Greg Wise (Sense & Sensibility, The Crown) about his sister, Clare who he cared for before she died of cancer in 2016. As ever we talk about grief, planning your own death + disco joy. Greg and Clare's book, Not That Kind Of Love, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room...

This week Cariad talks to writer Yrsa Daley-Ward (The How, Beyonce's Black is King, Bone) about her mum, who died when she was twenty-two and her grandmother, who helped raise her and passed away this year. As ever we talk about grief, death lessons + commonality of pain. You can follow Yrsa on Instagram @yrsadaleyward and her new book, The How, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast This is the last episode of season 8, thank you so much...

This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian, writer + TV presenter Jimmy Carr about his mum, who died of pancreatitis when Jimmy was in his twenties. Jimmy has recently written a book, Before and Laughter, about his experience of being a stand-up and how his mum's death taught him to value the present moment. As ever we talk grief, acceptance + Spotify playlists. You can follow Jimmy on twitter @JimmyCarr and his book, Before And Laughter, is available to buy now. For more information on...

This week Cariad talks to writer Hilma Wolitzer (Today A Woman Went Mad In The Supermarket) about her husband, Morty, who died from Covid at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Hilma also suffered from Covid herself, but survived and at ninety-one was inspired to write again after Morty's death. As ever we talk grief, the kindness of doctors + finding pyjamas. You can follow Hilma on twitter @HilmaWolitzer and her book is available to buy now, You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter +...

This week Cariad talks to writer + journalist Séamas O'Reilly (Have Ye Heard Mammy Died?) about his mum, who died from breast cancer when Séamas was just five years old. Séamas is one of eleven children, and talks this week about how they coped as a family and how his dad held the world together for them all. as ever we talk grief, surviving using humour + toilet rolls. You can follow Séamas on twitter @shockproofbeats and his book is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on...

This week Cariad talks to astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Sara Seager. Sara is the author of the beautiful memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe. Sara spoke to me about the death of her husband from cancer when she was just forty. As ever we talk grief, exoplanets + the emotional debt of grief. You can follow Sara on twitter @ProfSaraSeager, her book is published by Penguin Random House and is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram...

This week Cariad talks to improviser and actor Sam Irving (Spontaneous Sherlock & Spontaneous Potter) about his experience of the Dunblane School massacre. Sam was a pupil at the Dunblane Primary school when the massacre occurred in 1996. As ever we talk grief, processing trauma after many years + Bob Dylan. Here is the list of organisations that Sam mentions in the show: - Change The Ref - empowering young people to enact societal change, particularly around gun regulation and the NRA....

This week we have a speail LIVE episode, which we recorded in front of actual people (who were socially distanced + weairng masks), but it was SO much fun to be back out able to talk about grief and death as truthfully as we can. I'm joined by comedian + podcaster Dan Schrieber (No Such Thing As A Fish, Qi), writer + actor Brona C Titley (Tracey breaks The News, The Last Leg) and stand up comedian Ola Labib (Funny Women, The Dog Ate My Homework). As ever we chat grief, blowing up our own dead...

This week Cariad talks to Kristoffer Hughes. Kristoffer is not only a writer, he is also a death services professional, a Druid and a Drag Queen, the perfect Griefcast guest. Kristoffer spoke to Cariad about his little sister who died when she was twenty-two of SUDEP, his Nain (grandma) who died this year and his Dad - as well as his work in mortuaries and at funerals. As ever we talk grief, tethering down pain + the privilege of being part of the end of a narrative. You can follow...

This week Cariad talks to grammy-nominated singer + actor, Yola (Stand For Myself, Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the forthcoming Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic) about her mum, who died of Motor Neurone disease whilst they were estranged. As ever we talk grief, boundaries + Linkedin. You can follow Yola on twitter @iamyola and instagram @iamyolaofficial. Her new album Stand For Myself is available to buy and stream now (and is brilliant). You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram...

This week Cariad talks to showbiz legend, dancer and choreographer Arlene Phillips (Hot Gossip, Strictly Come Dancing) about her mum, who passed away when she was fifteen and the very close friends she lost during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. As ever we talk grief, guilt + snowflakes. You can follow Arlene on twitter + instagram @ArlenePhillips. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at...

This week Cariad talks to singer, TV presenter + radio host Fleur East (I'm A Celebrity, Hits Radio, Saturday Night Takeaway) about her dad, who passed away last year from a heart attack, just as the lockdown began in the UK. As ever we talk grief, shock + pandemic funerals. You can follow FLeur on twitter + instagram @FleurEast and her new album, Fearless is out now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate...

This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian, actor + writer Alan Davies (Qi, Jonathan Creek, As Yet Untitled) about his mum, who died of leukaemia when he was six and other friends he's lost along the way. As ever they talk grief, eulogies + ears. You can follow Alan on twitter @alandavies1 and his memoir, Just Ignore Him, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast TW: This episode contains references to childhood sexual abuse Griefcast is...

This week I’m talking to actor + writer Stephen Mangan and his sister illustrator + graphic designer Anita Managan about their parents. As ever we talk grief, children’s books + hail Mary’s. You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast and You can follow Stephen @stephenmangan and Anita @neeneelou Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is...

This week I’m talking to writer Marian Keyes about her Dad. As ever we talk grief, Emily Dickinson + spikey boots. You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast and You can follow Marian @mariankeyes Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone. Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast...

This week I’m talking to broadcaster + writer James O'Brien about his friend Andy, who died last year from a brain tumour. As ever we talk grief, friends who celebrate you + sitting with the sadness You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast and you can follow James @mrjamesob Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The...

This week I’m talking to poet + writer Kayo Chingonyi about the many griefs he has been through, including his parents who both died from HIV related illnesses. As ever we talk grief, bad jokes + the choices you have to make as young person. His book of poetry, A Blood Condition, is available to buy now. You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in...

This week I’m talking to actor + writer Angus Imrie (The Crown, Fleabag, The Archers) about his Dad, the actor Benjamin Whitrow, who died 4 years ago. As ever we talk grief, the strange power of light + the indignity of spreading ashes You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The...

This week I’m talking to comedian + podcaster Helen Duff about her Grandma, who died suddenly last year in a traffic accident. As ever we talk grief, shock + pregnancy whilst managing both those emotions You can follow Helen on Twitter @duffmarvel and you can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is...

This week I’m talking to writer + journalist Natalie Morris about her Dad, who died last summer from cancer. As ever we talk grief, hospices + coping with death during lockdown Natalie is on Instagram @nmozz and you can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And...