On the Marie Curie Couch

Episode 67: David Gower OBE


Published: 30 April 2025 at 06:00 Europe/London

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Episode notes

Former cricketer and cricket commentator David Gower OBE sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, David discusses the death of his parents, Richard and Sylvia, the joy of giving someone a fitting farewell at their funeral, and the importance of a private legacy over a public one.


On the Marie Curie Couch aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans.


This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.uk


On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.


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