Peter Capaldi: What song would you like played at your funeral?

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Johnny Cash’s version of Danny Boy.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

Jason Byrne Irish comedian

The James Bond theme tune Nobody Does It Better.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2012 source ↗

Omid Djalili British stand-up comedian and actor

Sinatra's The Best Is Yet To Come.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 August 2010 source ↗

Patrisse Khan-Cullors American artist and activist

A Donny Hathaway song called Be Real Black For Me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 March 2018 source ↗

Christopher Eccleston English actor

Hot Legs by Rod Stewart: I’m going to be cremated.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

Our ancient cat miaowing, because it’s got dementia.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

I am always disappointed when I see myself on the screen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

I have been pretty terrible in quite a lot of terrible things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Death is always close.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

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