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Wooden Overcoats

by Wooden Overcoats Ltd · English · Stories

Award Winning Sitcom || Rudyard Funn and his equally miserable sister Antigone run their family’s failing funeral parlour, where they get the body in the coffin in the ground on time. But one day they find everyone enjoying themselves at the funerals of a new competitor – the impossibly perfect Eric

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest: 27 Sep 2026
Language: English

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27 Sep 2026 · 19 min

Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Mini Series - DAY 4

It's Rudyard's world and we're all living in it. --- Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Miniseries is written by David K. Barnes It was performed by: Felix Trench as Rudyard Beth Eyre as Antigone Tom Crowley as Eric Ciara Baxendale as Georgie Andy Secombe as Reverend Wavering And Belinda Lang as Madeleine Additional voices Holly Campbell and Pip Gladwin. Production manager Elizabeth Campbell. Music was composed and conducted by James Whittle. The programme was recorded at Sonica Studios. It was directed produced by Andy Goddard and John Wakefield. --- Find out more about the show, the team,…

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S5 · E3 · 26 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Mini Series - DAY 3

If you go down to the Piffling woods today, you're in for a big surprise. --- Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Miniseries is written by David K. Barnes It was performed by: Felix Trench as Rudyard Beth Eyre as Antigone Tom Crowley as Eric Ciara Baxendale as Georgie Andy Secombe as Reverend Wavering And Belinda Lang as Madeleine Additional voices Holly Campbell and Pip Gladwin. Production manager Elizabeth Campbell. Music was composed and conducted by James Whittle. The programme was recorded at Sonica Studios. It was directed produced by Andy Goddard and John Wakefield. --- Find out more…
S5 · E2 · 25 Sep 2026 · 31 min

Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Mini Series - DAY 2

While Rudyard seeks his fortunes elsewhere, Antigone finds something wrong with the kettle. --- Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Miniseries is written by David K. Barnes It was performed by: Felix Trench as Rudyard Beth Eyre as Antigone Tom Crowley as Eric Ciara Baxendale as Georgie Andy Secombe as Reverend Wavering And Belinda Lang as Madeleine Additional voices Holly Campbell and Pip Gladwin. Production manager Elizabeth Campbell. Music was composed and conducted by James Whittle. The programme was recorded at Sonica Studios. It was directed produced by Andy Goddard and John Wakefield. ---…
S5 · E1 · 24 Sep 2026 · 28 min

Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Mini Series - DAY 1

Rudyard's birthday party sparks a titanic clash with his arch rival, Eric Chapman. --- Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Miniseries is written by David K. Barnes It was performed by: Felix Trench as Rudyard Beth Eyre as Antigone Tom Crowley as Eric Ciara Baxendale as Georgie Andy Secombe as Reverend Wavering And Belinda Lang as Madeleine Additional voices Holly Campbell and Pip Gladwin. Production manager Elizabeth Campbell. Music was composed and conducted by James Whittle. The programme was recorded at Sonica Studios. It was directed produced by Andy Goddard and John Wakefield. --- Find out…
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min

Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Mini Series will drop 24 - 27 September

Rudyard Ruins Everything will be released in your podcast feed as a mini-series, recorded in studio. Just like the rest of the show. Last year, we performed our tenth year special at the London Podcast Festival to a sold out audience. Rudyard Ruins Everything was a new 90 minute story that took place between seasons two and three. If you made it to our birthday party in person or online, thank you. It was amazing. So amazing, in fact, that we want to share it with even more of you. We recut the script into a four episode mini-series, set over four days on Piffling. Then we booked a studio…
S4 · E10 · 31 Mar 2022 · 1 hr 37 min

Season 4 Episode 10: A Funn Farewell

It’s the end – but has the moment been prepared for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E9 · 24 Mar 2022 · 40 min

Season 4 Episode 9: The Last Nail in the Coffin

Eric is unable to fulfil his next funeral. That means there's only one option left open to him… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E8 · 17 Mar 2022 · 37 min

Season 4 Episode 8: Once Upon a Long Time Ago

Typical. You wait years for a clue to Eric’s mysterious past and then two turn up at once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E7 · 10 Mar 2022 · 35 min

Season 4 Episode 7: In the Buff

When Antigone volunteers for a charity calendar, she doesn’t quite realise what it involves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E6 · 3 Mar 2022 · 37 min

Season 4 Episode 6: Radio Drama

Georgie’s relationship with Jennifer is put to the test when Funn Funerals is surrounded by an angry mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E5 · 10 Feb 2022 · 36 min

Season 4 Episode 5: Dead Man's Chest

Rudyard’s in charge of an historically themed parade, with a yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E4 · 3 Feb 2022 · 37 min

Season 4 Episode 4: A Match Made in Piffling

Could there really be romance between Antigone and... Dr Edgware? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E3 · 27 Jan 2022 · 37 min

Season 4 Episode 3: The Big Cheese

Madeleine saves Eric’s life and becomes a local hero, but Rudyard isn’t too pleased. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E2 · 20 Jan 2022 · 40 min

Season 4 Episode 2: Old School Funn

A return to their old school sends Rudyard and Antigone on a trip down memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 · E1 · 13 Jan 2022 · 40 min

Season 4 Episode 1: The Body Snatchers

It’s the dead of night and the Funns are in the cemetery – because Eric needs their help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Oct 2021 · 1 min

Trailer: Rudyard Ruins Hallowe'en

Three terrifying tales of terror! The restless dead walk the streets of Piffling Vale, and only one man can possibly ignore them... Rudyard Ruins Hallowe'en is available to buy as part of our The Specials package at woodenovercoats.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Sep 2020 · 1 hr 44 min

The Wooden Overcoats 5th Birthday Party

Wooden Overcoats launched its first episode on 24 September 2015. To celebrate five years, the team came together over a video chat to talk about the show. A massive thank you to everyone who sent in memories and questions for the team. We weren’t able to get through them all in the time we were recording but please know that if you sent one in we didn’t reach, we have read or listened to it and appreciated it. Featuring David K. Barnes, Ciara Baxendale, Elizabeth Campbell, Tom Crowley, Ellie Dickens, Beth Eyre, Pip Gladwin, Andy Goddard, Felix Trench and John Wakefield. Learn more about…
7 May 2020 · 18 min

Wooden Overcoats: The Trouble With Rudyard

Rudyard falls into a tricky situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Nov 2019 · 9 min

Funn Fragments: The Smart Coffin

The future is here. Join us at King's Place in King's Cross on Saturday 30 November for Wooden Overcoats LIVE at London Podcast Festival Presents... Audio Drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Nov 2019 · 10 min

Funn Fragments: Graveyard Shift

Georgie lends a hand. We have ten days left on our Indiegogo campaign. Back Season Four before 15 November 2019 to ensure you get a copy of Rudyard Ruins Hallowe'en. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Oct 2019 · 9 min

Funn Fragments: Rolo

Eric finds a canine companion. Make sure you get a copy of the backers-only holiday special: Rudyard Ruins Hallowe'en by going to https://igg.me/at/woodenovercoats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Oct 2019 · 7 min

Funn Fragments: Autumn Cleaning

Antigone struggles to let go. We are raising money for the last season of Wooden Overcoats. Search "Wooden Overcoats Indiegogo" to help us finish the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Oct 2019 · 9 min

Funn Fragments: Eric's Pal

A heavy soul unburdened. Wooden Overcoats is fundraising for Season Four! Find the link to our Indiegogo campaign on our website or social media and help us finish the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jun 2018 · 1 min

TRAILER: The Season 3 Summer Special

The Season 3 Summer Special is now available to buy on our website at woodenovercoats.com/shop for whatever you think it's worth. (Choose The Specials from the product list). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E8 · 12 Apr 2018 · 1 hr 5 min

Season 3 Episode 8: Putting the Funn in Funerals

Against the backdrop of a village in celebration, a private tragedy forces Georgie to make an important decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E7 · 5 Apr 2018 · 39 min

Season 3 Episode 7: The Sunshine Treatment

Dr Edgware needs a holiday and Eric seems the perfect choice to take some patients off his hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E6 · 29 Mar 2018 · 39 min

Season 3 Episode 6: Tinker Tailor Undertaker

There is a thief on the village council! Agatha Doyle and Rudyard are on the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E5 · 22 Mar 2018 · 41 min

Season 3 Episode 5: Antigone in the Spotlight

A dead playwright’s final production brings Antigone into conflict once again with the Ringmistress, Marlene Magdalena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E4 · 15 Mar 2018 · 38 min

Season 3 Episode 4: The Race for Piffling

When Eric runs for office in the Mayoral elections, Georgie is determined to ensure his defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E3 · 8 Mar 2018 · 33 min

Season 3 Episode 3: Rudyard Takes a Hike

A funeral goes wrong when Rudyard gets lost in the woods with a troop of Scouts and a dead body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wooden Overcoats is a English stories podcast from Wooden Overcoats Ltd. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Wooden Overcoats Ltd
Language: English
Category: Stories
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest episode: 27 Sep 2026
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