Episode 181 | James Runcie
This week Cariad talks to writer James Runcie (Grantchester Mysteries) about his wife Marilyn who died of MND in 2020. As ever we talk grief, language + bath mats.
You can follow James on Twitter @james_runcie and Instagram @jamesrunciewriter
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“Before Marilyn died, or when Marilyn was alive or when she…that sentence isn’t coming out of my mouth like that, “when Marilyn was alive”, what do I mean by that? And then you live in this sort of hinterland and you know life will never be the same again.”
You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.
Cariad's book, You Are Not Alone, is published in January 2023, by Bloomsbury Tonic and available for pre-order now.
