Nick Robinson
British political journalist
Follow You Follow Me, by Genesis.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
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I’ve spent my life hogging the stereo. My funeral feels a good moment to finally let someone else choose the soundtrack.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 March 2021 source ↗
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Steve Pemberton
British actor and comedian
Tears Of Laughter by Cheese and Crackers. We wrote it for an episode of Inside No 9 and it ends “Laughter is my memory of you...”
Stephen Merchant
English comedian and actor
Is That All There Is? by Peggy Lee.
Sue Johnston
English actress
Do You Hear The People Sing? from Les Mis.
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