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Wooden Overcoats
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 Chapman! With their dogsbody Georgie, and a mouse called Madeleine, the Funns are taking drastic steps to stay in business…
Episodes
Wooden Overcoats'Rudyard Ruins Hallowe'en' - Available now at Woodenovercoats.com
Trick or Treat?! Hear our Hallowe'en special with 3 spectacularly spooky stories from Piffling Vale. 'Nigel the Vampire Slayer', 'The Sinister Sherbert', and…
Wooden OvercoatsRudyard 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…
Wooden OvercoatsRudyard 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…
Wooden OvercoatsRudyard 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…
Wooden OvercoatsRudyard 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…
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Wooden OvercoatsA new episode on 6 September 2026 at London Podcast Festival
Wooden Overcoats returns to the London Podcast Festival 2026 on 6 September with a new episode. Join us live in the room or stream it for up to seven days…
Wooden OvercoatsRudyard 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…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsTrailer: 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…
Wooden OvercoatsThe 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…
Wooden OvercoatsWooden Overcoats: The Trouble With Rudyard
Rudyard falls into a tricky situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wooden OvercoatsFunn 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…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn 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…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn 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…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn 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…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn 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…
Wooden OvercoatsTRAILER: 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…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 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
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 3 Episode 2: Altar Ego
Antigone agrees to help the Reverend write a raunchy novel, so long as nobody else finds out about it… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 3 Episode 1: The Loneliness of the Short-Tempered Rudyard
Rudyard is delighted when Lady Templar books a funeral with him - but Eric won't let it happen without a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn Fragments: The Full Works
Rudyard faces construction disruption. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling. Learn more about your ad…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn Fragments: Practical Magic
Georgie is entirely spellbound. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling. Learn more about your ad choices…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn Fragments: The Social Rudyard
Rudyard joins the 21st century. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling. Learn more about your ad choices…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn Fragments: At Home in the Dark
Where were you when the lights went out? || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling. Learn more about your ad…
Wooden OvercoatsFunn Fragments: Antigone Antagonized
A mortician's medical records are examined. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling. Learn more about your ad…
Wooden OvercoatsTRAILER: Rudyard Ruins Christmas
Buy the full episode at www.woodenovercoats.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 8: There Ought to be Clowns
The future of Funn Funerals hangs in the balance as Antigone faces the biggest challenge of her life. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 7: Undertakers Underground
Tensions are running high when Antigone and Eric find themselves trapped down a mineshaft together, all alone and in the dark. || Find Wooden Overcoats on…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 6: Rudyard Makes a Friend
Rudyard at last finds somebody who hates Eric as much as he does. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 5: Flip Flap Flop
When Funn Funerals hosts an undertakers’ convention, Rudyard is called upon to provide the keynote address. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 4: The Sweet, Sweet Taste of Death
Antigone is going to design her own chocolates – but is Piffling Vale ready for them? || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 3: Take a Letter, Miss Crusoe!
Georgie quits the funeral business for a job elsewhere and Rudyard has no idea how to win her back. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 2: A Funeral House Divided
Antigone and Rudyard lock horns when they devise entirely different plans for defeating Eric Chapman. Guest starring Hugh Fraser. || Find Wooden Overcoats on…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 2 Episode 1: The Ghost of Piffling Vale
To steal a client away from Eric Chapman, Rudyard must obey a very spooky request. Guest starring Caroline Quentin. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter…
Wooden OvercoatsPiffling Lives: Island of Passion
by Veronica Night. Read by Prof. Virgil Sodbury. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what…
Wooden OvercoatsPiffling Lives: Sid / Desmond
An epic battle for the truth. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are…
Wooden OvercoatsPiffling Lives: The Casebook of Dr Edgware
Henry Edgware runs a general practice on the island of Piffling. He used to be the only one. He is still the only one. || Become a Piffling islander! Find…
Wooden OvercoatsPiffling Lives: Agatha Doyle and the Honeytrap
Agatha Doyle is in the hives and on the case. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other…
Wooden OvercoatsPiffling Lives: Random Mouse
An insightful look into the working practices of the Random Mouse Publishing House. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 1 Episode 8 - The Trial of Rudyard
Rudyard stands accused of a dastardly crime and only Antigone can discover the truth. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 1 Episode 7 - The Cliffhanger
Whilst Antigone vows to leave Piffling forever, Rudyard's wildest scheme to besmirch Eric Chapman goes horrendously wrong. || Become a Piffling islander! Find…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 1 Episode 6 - Georgina and the Waves
A drunken lighthouse keeper pits Rudyard and Eric against each other in the strangest contest of their lives. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 1 Episode 5 - She Stoops to Conquer
Antigone's journey into the world of romance is hi-jacked by Rudyard, who needs her to seduce a rich and valuable client. || Become a Piffling islander! Find…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 1 Episode 4 - Tempting Fête
Rudyard's village fête is coming along nicely - until a chance remark from Eric Chapman throws everything into turmoil. Guest starring Catriona Knox. || Become…
Wooden OvercoatsSeason 1 Episode 3 - The Little Death
Antigone's weekly cinema trip is ruined by Rudyard's latest attempt to spite Eric Chapman. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter…