BBC Radio Podcasts from We Need to Talk About Death

Death Unexplained

Why is a sudden, yet not unexpected, death of someone old or ill, referred to a coroner?

Joan Bakewell explores the options available when you can’t afford a funeral.

Joan Bakewell explores how to ensure your wishes at the end of your life are respected.

Joan Bakewell and her panel discuss how you can opt for a watery grave.

Joan Bakewell explores what happens to our digital assets when we die.

Joan Bakewell and her panel explore what happens when you donate your body to science.

Joan Bakewell explores what happens in the days and hours that surround death itself.

Joan Bakewell explores one of our greatest fears about death and dying: being in pain.

Joan Bakewell explores death and dying, confronting the very questions we fear the most.