Calm – The Campaign Against Living Miserably – has teamed up with Netflix for the launch of the third and final series of After Life. Calm has put up 25 benches around the country to encourage people to talk. Most importantly it also has help and advice if you’re struggling.
The series, in which Gervais plays widower Tony, has been number one in the Netflix charts since it was launched on Fridays. Gervais will be talking abut After Life on Monday, January 17 on The One Show, BBC One, 7pm.
“I don’t think any harm can come from discussing taboo subjects – if we don’t, they stay taboo because people are scared to talk about them,” Ricky told Calm. “After Life let people talk about grief, and it was so good to start the conversation.”
After Life – equal parts moving, poignant and heartbreaking (as well as laugh-out-loud funny) – explores the different ways we all cope with grief in a way that millions have related to.
If you watch After Life you’ll know the bench in the graveyard plays a pivotal part in the show. It’s where Tony talks to Anne (Penelope Wilton), his graveside confidante. They’ve both experienced grief and they meet up regularly – Anne is the one person Tony can let his guard down with, can open up to and be himself.
Talking to someone you trust really can help. Opening up about to your mates or family is not an easy thing to do. But starting that conversation can be the start of getting the support you need. By helping them better understand and support you, you’re giving you – and them – the best chance of doing that.
Details of how to contact Calm if you want someone to talk to here.
A list of the location of the Calm benches around the UK is in the image below:
Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4QA
Sydney Park, Sydney Place, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 6NH
Cofton Park, Northfield, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8UN
Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN
Cefn Onn Park, Lisvane, Cardiff, CF14 0EP
Victoria Park, Victoria Park Road E, Cardiff, CF5 1EH
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ
Gyllyngdune Gardens, Falmouth, TR11 4LY
Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G1 5QA
Stanley Park, Liverpool, L21 9JR
Woolton Walled Gardens, Liverpool, L25 7TX
Highgate Wood, London, N10 3JN
Parliament Hill, London, NW3 2TA
Queens Park, London, NW6 6SG
Ravenscourt Park, London, W6 0TZ
Rookery Gardens and Woodland, London, SW16 3HR
York House Gardens, London, TW1 3DD
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, M23 0AB
Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, TA24 5QA
Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Arboretum, Nottingham, NG7 4HF
Highfields Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Lightwater Country Park, Surrey Heath, GU18 5RG
Vivary Park, Taunton, TA1 3SX
After Life is streaming on Netflix now.
