Ever wondered why we called our show “Everyone Dies In Sunderland”? It’s actually nothing to do with true crime at all.
But it is related to the very sad, very public, death of Carry On legend Sid James.
The gang then takes a look at the harrowing lives of some of the other cast members of the legendary comedy franchise.Gareth tells us about the life of inadequate drunk Charles Hawtrey. Claire teaches us about the depressed and lonely Joan Sims. John examines the self-destructive life of Hattie Jacques.
As Gareth puts it: “The amount of murders we’ve covered and I’m genuinely more depressed after this episode than any other”.
Alcoholism! Depression! Backstreet abortions! Racism! Drugs! Uncomfortable episodes of This Is Your Life! Eating disorders! Having to work with Eric Sykes! Almost burning to death enjoying a post-coital cigarette! Joan Sims’ annoyance at her IMDB entry! This episode has the lot!
Digressions in this episode include: Owen Hargreaves! California Dreams! Max Headroom! Some very problematic episodes of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air! Richard Littlejohn’s literary career! Uncle Jack! T-bag! Mike and Angelo! Parachute related soap fatalities! The sexual psychosis induced by the Cadbury’s Caramel Rabbit!
What’s the worst job you’ve had? Is it worse then John’s? Let us know!
You can reach us on email everyonediesinsunderland@gmail.com, on Twitter at @everyonediespod, on Facebook and Instagram.
Our theme music is the song “Steady Away” by Pete Dilley and can be found on his album Half-truths and Hearsay which you can/should buy/stream here: https://petedilley.bandcamp.com/album/half-truths-and-hearsay
Shout outs in this show to @tdfdpod and @murderupnorth
Fenella Fielding’s Blue Monday really is very good https://youtu.be/4j7h9_-Vt8w
If you are affected by anything in this show, these organisations are here to help:
· https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/drug-and-alcohol-support.html