Wooden Overcoats
Award-winning sitcom about Rudyard Funn and his sister Antigone, who run a failing funeral parlour. Their business is threatened by a charming new competitor, Eric Chapman, whose funerals are actually enjoyable. With the help of their assistant Georgie and a mouse named Madeleine, the Funns take drastic measures to stay afloat.
Episodes
A 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 online.
Now Book Here
In Person
Streaming
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 yo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 a
Wooden Overcoats: The Trouble With Rudyard
Rudyard falls into a tricky situation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Season 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Funn 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Funn 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Funn 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Funn 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Funn 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TRAILER: Rudyard Ruins Christmas
Buy the full episode at www.woodenovercoats.com/shop
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piffling 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 other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piffling 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 saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piffling 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 Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone
Piffling 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 listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piffling 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, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 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 Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap
Season 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 Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho
Season 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 Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph
Season 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 a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about y
Season 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, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 Episode 2 - Flowers for Chapman
Rudyard fights back through sinister sabotage and the power of the Piffling press. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to see what other listeners are saying, and let us know you think. Or e-mail us on hello@woodenovercoats.com. We love hearing from you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bane of Rudyard
On the overlooked Channel Island of Piffling, obstinate undertaker Rudyard Funn runs his family’s failing funeral parlour. But when new and sexy undertaker Eric Chapman sets up shop across the square and becomes an immediate sensation, Rudyard realises he’ll have to take drastic steps to stay in business. || Become a Piffling islander! Find Wooden Overcoats on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagr
Recommended
Murder of a Famous Bastard
A Good Read
The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast
Foundling | Tortoise Investigates
Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast
Learning English from the News
CAA on General Aviation
The English Podcast
Psychology, Actually
The Systemic Way
English Made Simple
Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationship
