Russell is an award winning screenwriter and television producer. In 1999, he created the groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, and in 2005 revived the classic sci-fi series Doctor Who, returning to the series as showrunner for a second time in 2021. Russell's credits also include the award-winning shows A Very English Scandal and It's a Sin. In 2008, he was awarded an OBE for his services to drama.

In this episode, Russell talks about caring for his husband, Andrew; forgiving friends and family who don't know how to act when someone is ill; and how the years Andrew was ill remain his strongest memories.

You can also watch the full version of the conversation on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch is a podcast for guests to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings of bereavement and end of life care and support – and to help people going through similar experiences.

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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Alice is Miss Great Britain 2025/26 and a qualified solicitor, currently working for a property developer. In this episode, Alice talks with Jason about the death of both her parents before she turned 18, her ‘Time to Grieve’ campaign and the benefits of being Miss Great Britain.

You can watch the full conversation on YouTube.

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian is a reality TV star and content creator. Adrian Sanderson joins Jason Davidson On the Marie Curie Couch, talking about the death of Adrian’s grandparents, his experience of their wake and his fear of death.

You can also watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube.

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.