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MIRIAM MARGOLYES IS GOING TO DIE.
What does planning a Dream Funeral look like for an 82-year-old national treasure (or 'national trinket' as she'd rather be known)? In this extraordinarily broad conversation the actress, writer, and straight shooter unpacks ageing, religion, a complex relationship with her body, losing friends and lovers, and how one should always channel their inner cunt on the appropriate occasions.
MIRIAM MARGOLYES O.B.E. was born in Oxford and read English Literature at Newnham College, Cambridge. She is
still working in drama and documentaries (she is the Mother Superior in CALL THE MIDWIFE). She has a passion for
Charles Dickens, for radio, for Palestine and is highly outspoken on talk shows, for which she is much in demand. She
loves Martha Argerich and Cecilia Bartoli. She is a lesbian, a non-believing Jew and an Arsenal fan. She loathes Trump,
Boris Johnson and Modi. She loves India, food, politics and Italy.
What does planning a Dream Funeral look like for an 82-year-old national treasure (or 'national trinket' as she'd rather be known)? In this extraordinarily broad conversation the actress, writer, and straight shooter unpacks ageing, religion, a complex relationship with her body, losing friends and lovers, and how one should always channel their inner cunt on the appropriate occasions.
MIRIAM MARGOLYES O.B.E. was born in Oxford and read English Literature at Newnham College, Cambridge. She is
still working in drama and documentaries (she is the Mother Superior in CALL THE MIDWIFE). She has a passion for
Charles Dickens, for radio, for Palestine and is highly outspoken on talk shows, for which she is much in demand. She
loves Martha Argerich and Cecilia Bartoli. She is a lesbian, a non-believing Jew and an Arsenal fan. She loathes Trump,
Boris Johnson and Modi. She loves India, food, politics and Italy.
Miriam's Facebook (FB Miriam Margolyes)
'O Miriam' book tour dates (here)
Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die is a podcast made by Marieke Hardy (IG @marieke_hardy).
You can follow at IG @GoingToDiePod
Music by Lord Fascinator (IG @lordfascinator)
Produced by Darren Scarce (IG @Dazz26)
Video edits by Andy Nedelkovski (IG @AndyNeds)
Artwork by Lauren Egan (IG @heylaurenegan)
Photography by Eamon Leggett (IG @anxietyoptions)
With thanks to Amelia Chappelow (IG @ameliachappelow)
Support the show via www.patreon.com/mariekehardy and drop an email to mariekehardyisgoingtodie@gmail.com
Whilst acknowledging the privilege that comes with having the space to discuss death and mortality, we want to also recognise that discussing these topics can raise some wounds. Should you wish to seek extra support, please consider the following resources:
'O Miriam' book tour dates (here)
Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die is a podcast made by Marieke Hardy (IG @marieke_hardy).
You can follow at IG @GoingToDiePod
Music by Lord Fascinator (IG @lordfascinator)
Produced by Darren Scarce (IG @Dazz26)
Video edits by Andy Nedelkovski (IG @AndyNeds)
Artwork by Lauren Egan (IG @heylaurenegan)
Photography by Eamon Leggett (IG @anxietyoptions)
With thanks to Amelia Chappelow (IG @ameliachappelow)
Support the show via www.patreon.com/mariekehardy and drop an email to mariekehardyisgoingtodie@gmail.com
Whilst acknowledging the privilege that comes with having the space to discuss death and mortality, we want to also recognise that discussing these topics can raise some wounds. Should you wish to seek extra support, please consider the following resources:
Creators & Guests
What is Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die?
Hello, my name is Marieke Hardy and I’m Going To Die. But that’s ok, because so are you. And so is everybody you know, including - and trust me, I’m as conflicted about this as you are - your dog. It’s confronting, especially in the brutal world we’re all doing our best to survive, but I believe there’s something important about this universal experience we’re all having together that worth interrogating. Join me as I speak to a variety of interesting, beautiful, imperfect humans (who are definitely going to die) and help them plan their dream funerals as they reflect on their lives, their longings, and how best to navigate this intense ride.