Last Rites

Bonus Episode: How I Wrote Matthew Perry's Obituary

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:26:15 GMT

This week we discuss how Georgia wrote Matthew Perry's obituary before he died, and what this can tell us about the craft of obituary writing more generally.

Ted Turner

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:33:56 GMT

Brash media tycoon who pioneered 24/7 cable news by founding CNN in 1980.

Billy "the Brush" Mumford

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:04:24 GMT

This week we take a look at Billy "the Brush" Mumford, an affable East Ender who fooled the art world to become one of Britain's most prolific art forgers.

Annette Dionne

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:33:08 GMT

In our first episode, we reflect on the life of Annette Dionne, the last surviving member of the famed Dionne quintuplets. Born in Canada during the Great Depression, the sisters became a global sensation almost overnight. But behind the headlines lay a story of exploitation, loss, and resilience.