In this episode, we look at some of the incredible ways we can commemorate our dead and find out how we can conduct our own unique funeral celebrations, to better reflect the lives our loved ones have lived. Narrated by Jo Brand.

What drives us to wear black, have a wooden coffin and to give our loved ones what we consider to be a “dignified” funeral at staggering expense? Before Queen Victoria, we used to bury our own – now it is almost the exclusive domain of the funeral industry and with an average funeral costing £3,500, perhaps it’s time we looked for alternatives?

Purdy and Chase is a 4 part audio sitcom from the pen of the exceptionally funny Dawn Crumpler. Novice private investigating duo and best friends Pen Purdy and Daisy Chase negotiate a heady mix of insurance fraud and mystery shopping, whilst dealing with their own assortment of doubts and fears in small town Wexton. Pen and Daisy are tiptoeing towards their thirties, desperately trying to face their uncertain future and the inevitable fate looming in the background – having to grow up.  A peculiar pair thrown into unusual situations, Purdy & Chase explores their humorous inadequacies and unexpected heroics, as they embark on their new adventure, together.

‘The Honeymooners’. New private investigating duo and best friends Pen Purdy and Daisy Chase are mystery shoppers at The Shingle Hotel, small town Wexton.  As Pen gets acquainted with the mini-bar and a maroon velvet jumpsuit, Daisy finds the guests at the Hotel are all too familiar.

A peculiar pair thrown into unusual situations, Purdy & Chase explores the humorous inadequacies and unexpected heroics, as they embark on their new adventure, together.