In a refreshing departure from the typically sanitised world of celebrity interviews, Kathy Burke has returned with a podcast that pulls absolutely no punches. 'Where There's A Will, There's A Wake' sees the beloved British actress and director hosting candid conversations about life, death, and everything in between, while sharing plenty of her own trademark wisdom along the way.
The Unfiltered Truth About Celebrity Culture
Never one to mince her words, Burke delivers a scathing assessment of modern fame. She expresses a profound sense of relief at having navigated her career before the era of social media and relentless public scrutiny, suggesting the current landscape would have been 'absolute hell' for someone of her disposition.
'There's a performative aspect to it all now that I find utterly exhausting,' she remarks, highlighting the pressure on celebrities to maintain a perfect public image.
Mental Health and Finding Contentment
In one of the podcast's most poignant moments, Burke opens up about her personal journey with mental health. She reveals her current state of being 'very, very happy,' a hard-won contentment she attributes to years of self-reflection and rejecting societal pressures.
'Happiness isn't a constant state, it's something you work at,' she advises listeners, championing the importance of self-acceptance over the pursuit of an elusive perfection.
A Colourful Career Without Regrets
The conversation naturally turns to her storied career, from the raw comedy of Absolutely Fabulous and Gimme Gimme Gimme to her acclaimed directorial work. Burke reflects on her choices with characteristic honesty, expressing no desire to conform to Hollywood's standards or chase international fame.
She shares hilarious anecdotes from sets and expresses particular pride in the work that allowed her to collaborate with close friends and like-minded creatives, valuing artistic integrity above all else.
Why This Podcast Is Different
'Where There's A Will, There's A Wake' stands out in the crowded podcast market precisely because of Burke's unique voice. It’s less an interview series and more a collection of profound, funny, and fiercely honest conversations.
Listeners can expect to find a rare combination of laugh-out-loud humour and genuine, hard-won wisdom—a signature blend that has made Kathy Burke one of Britain's most trusted and enduring cultural figures.
