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 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 of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

Apple Podcast's Spotlight pick for October

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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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 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 of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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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 provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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This week I’m talking to the incredible writer Marian Keyes about her Dad. As ever we talk grief, Emily Dickinson + spiky 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 of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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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 Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.

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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 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 of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.

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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 Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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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 provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

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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 remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.

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This week I’m talking to stand-up Geoff Norcott about a series of griefs he experienced including his parents + the loss of his baby daughter at 34 weeks. As ever we talk grief, finding a place to remember + brain maintenance.

Geoff is on Twitter and Instagram @geoffnorcott, 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 remember, you are not alone.

Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.

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