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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…
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- 2026 / 9 / 3Watch Rudyard on the Moon on SundayIn person tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/podcast/wooden-overcoats-10/Streaming tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/podcast/wooden-overcoats-online-streaming-2/ Learn more about your...
- 2026 / 7 / 8A new episode on 6 September 2026 at London Podcast FestivalWooden 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 online. Now Book Here In Person Streaming Learn...
- 2026 / 6 / 25Rudyard Ruins Everything: A Very Mini Series will drop 24 - 27 SeptemberRudyard 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...
- 2025 / 11 / 26Wooden Overcoats Presents: The Coldest ShiftWooden Overcoats director John Wakefield brings you his latest project, The Coldest Shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2025 / 11 / 12Wooden Overcoats Presents: Conversations with GhostsOn this episode, we’re giving the feed over to a podcast we think you’ll really love - Conversations with Ghosts. It’s the newest audio drama from the creators of Archive 81, The Deep Vault, and Generation...
- 2024 / 8 / 14Introducing: Crowley Time!Our beloved Eric Chapman, Tom Crowley himself, presents Crowley Time! With Me, Tom Crowley (with he, Tom Crowley): Comedy sketches, characters and messages in bottles plucked from unknown shores, all written...
- 2023 / 6 / 2Introducing a New Sitcom by David K. Barnes: Cry Havoc! (Ask Questions Later)
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- 2022 / 3 / 31Season 4 Episode 10: A Funn FarewellIt’s the end – but has the moment been prepared for?Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The last show is on 3 April at King’s Place and on KPlayer. Read...
- 2022 / 3 / 24Season 4 Episode 9: The Last Nail in the CoffinEric is unable to fulfil his next funeral. That means there's only one option left open to him…Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The next show is on...
- 2022 / 3 / 17Season 4 Episode 8: Once Upon a Long Time AgoTypical. You wait years for a clue to Eric’s mysterious past and then two turn up at once.Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The next show is on 20...
- 2022 / 3 / 10Season 4 Episode 7: In the BuffWhen Antigone volunteers for a charity calendar, she doesn’t quite realise what it involves.Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The next show is on 20...
- 2022 / 3 / 3Season 4 Episode 6: Radio DramaGeorgie’s relationship with Jennifer is put to the test when Funn Funerals is surrounded by an angry mob.Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The next...
- 2022 / 2 / 10Season 4 Episode 5: Dead Man's ChestRudyard’s in charge of an historically themed parade, with a yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The next show is on 13...
- 2022 / 2 / 3Season 4 Episode 4: A Match Made in PifflingCould there really be romance between Antigone and... Dr Edgware?Watch Wooden Overcoats Season 4 performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live. The next show is on 6 February at King’s Place and...
- 2022 / 1 / 27Season 4 Episode 3: The Big CheeseMadeleine saves Eric’s life and becomes a local hero, but Rudyard isn’t too pleased.Watch this episode performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live on 30 January at King’s Place and on KPlayer....
- 2022 / 1 / 20Season 4 Episode 2: Old School FunnA return to their old school sends Rudyard and Antigone on a trip down memory lane.Watch this episode performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live on 30 January at King’s Place and on KPlayer....
- 2022 / 1 / 13Season 4 Episode 1: The Body SnatchersIt’s the dead of night and the Funns are in the cemetery – because Eric needs their help!Watch this episode performed live onstage and online at Wooden Overcoats Live on 30 January at King’s Place and on...
- 2021 / 10 / 28Trailer: Rudyard Ruins Hallowe'enThree 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...
- 2021 / 9 / 1Wooden Overcoats Live at the London Podcast Festival 2021Wooden Overcoats returns to the London Podcast Festival on Sunday 5 September.
- 2020 / 9 / 24The Wooden Overcoats 5th Birthday PartyWooden 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...
- 2020 / 5 / 7Wooden Overcoats: The Trouble With RudyardRudyard falls into a tricky situation.
- 2019 / 11 / 12Funn Fragments: The Smart CoffinThe 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.
- 2019 / 11 / 5Funn Fragments: Graveyard ShiftGeorgie 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.
- 2019 / 10 / 29Funn Fragments: RoloEric 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
- 2019 / 10 / 22Funn Fragments: Autumn CleaningAntigone 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.
- 2019 / 10 / 15Funn Fragments: Eric's PalA 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.
- 2019 / 9 / 19An Announcement from Wooden OvercoatsAndy and David would like to share some news.
- 2019 / 9 / 2London Podcast Festival 2019Wooden Overcoats returns to the London Podcast Festival on Sunday 15 September at 7 o'clock. Book now.
- 2019 / 5 / 19Underbelly Southbank 2019Wooden Overcoats LIVE comes to Underbelly Southbank on 9 June. Book now!
- 2018 / 6 / 21TRAILER: The Season 3 Summer SpecialThe 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).
- 2018 / 4 / 12Season 3 Episode 8: Putting the Funn in FuneralsAgainst the backdrop of a village in celebration, a private tragedy forces Georgie to make an important decision.Meet other listeners and talk about all things Wooden Overcoats by following us on Twitter,...
- 2018 / 4 / 5Season 3 Episode 7: The Sunshine TreatmentDr Edgware needs a holiday and Eric seems the perfect choice to take some patients off his hands.Join us tomorrow for the final Season 3 Wooden Overcoats LIVE at King's Place, King's Cross, London. Book...
- 2018 / 3 / 29Season 3 Episode 6: Tinker Tailor UndertakerThere is a thief on the village council! Agatha Doyle and Rudyard are on the case.Join us on 6 April for the final Season 3 Wooden Overcoats LIVE at King's Place, King's Cross, London. Book here.Meet other...
- 2018 / 3 / 22Season 3 Episode 5: Antigone in the SpotlightA dead playwright’s final production brings Antigone into conflict once again with the Ringmistress, Marlene Magdalena.Join us tomorrow, 23 March, for Wooden Overcoats LIVE at King's Place, King's Cross,...
- 2018 / 3 / 15Season 3 Episode 4: The Race for PifflingWhen Eric runs for office in the Mayoral elections, Georgie is determined to ensure his defeat.by Tom CrowleyJoin us for Wooden Overcoats LIVE at King's Place, King's Cross, London on 23 March. Book here.Meet...
- 2018 / 3 / 8Season 3 Episode 3: Rudyard Takes a HikeA funeral goes wrong when Rudyard gets lost in the woods with a troop of Scouts and a dead body.by Rosie FletcherJoin us for Wooden Overcoats LIVE at King's Place, King's Cross, London tomorrow. Book...
- 2018 / 3 / 1Season 3 Episode 2: Altar EgoAntigone agrees to help the Reverend write a raunchy novel, so long as nobody else finds out about it…
- 2018 / 2 / 22Season 3 Episode 1: The Loneliness of the Short-Tempered RudyardRudyard is delighted when Lady Templar books a funeral with him - but Eric won't let it happen without a fight.
- 2017 / 9 / 7Funn Fragments: The Full WorksRudyard faces construction disruption. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.
- 2017 / 9 / 4Funn Fragments: Practical MagicGeorgie is entirely spellbound. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.
- 2017 / 9 / 3Funn Fragments: The Social RudyardRudyard joins the 21st century. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.
- 2017 / 9 / 1Funn Fragments: At Home in the DarkWhere were you when the lights went out? || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.
- 2017 / 8 / 31Funn Fragments: Antigone AntagonizedA mortician's medical records are examined. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.
- 2017 / 1 / 18TRAILER: Wooden Overcoats LIVE at VAULT 2017Wooden Overcoats LIVE comes to VAULT 2017 on Saturday 4 February.
- 2016 / 12 / 22TRAILER: The Season 2 Christmas SpecialBuy the full episode at www.woodenovercoats.com/shop
- 2016 / 12 / 15Season 2 Episode 8: There Ought to be ClownsThe future of Funn Funerals hangs in the balance as Antigone faces the biggest challenge of her life. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on...
- 2016 / 12 / 8Season 2 Episode 7: Undertakers UndergroundTensions are running high when Antigone and Eric find themselves trapped down a mineshaft together, all alone and in the dark. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us...
- 2016 / 12 / 1Season 2 Episode 6: Rudyard Makes a FriendRudyard 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 hello@woodenovercoats.com.
- 2016 / 11 / 24Season 2 Episode 5: Flip Flap FlopWhen Funn Funerals hosts an undertakers’ convention, Rudyard is called upon to provide the keynote address. || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on...
- 2016 / 11 / 17Season 2 Episode 4: The Sweet, Sweet Taste of DeathAntigone is going to design her own chocolates – but is Piffling Vale ready for them? || Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.