Wooden Overcoats

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Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2023

It’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 the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Zoe Adeyinka: Amy Rockson Jennifer Delacroix: Alana Ross Mayor Desmond Desmond: Sean Baker Reverend Nigel Wavering: Andy Secombe Marlene Magdalena: Emily Stride Marjorie Smith: Elle McAlpine Miss Scruple: Ellie Dickens Lady Vivienne Templar: Catriona Knox Sid Marlowe: Paul Putner Dr Edgware: David K. Barnes Dr Heidi Barnett: Emily Stride Desmond Desmond: Steve Hodson Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: David K. Barnes Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisors: Holly Durkin & Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2022

Eric 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 27 March at King’s Place and on KPlayer. Read the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Reverend Nigel Wavering: Andy Secombe Dr Edgware: David K. Barnes Bill: Pip Gladwin Tanya: Emily Stride Zoe Adeyinka: Amy Rockson Urn: John Wakefield Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: Alex Lynch & David K. Barnes Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2022

Typical. 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 March at King’s Place and on KPlayer. Read the script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Zoe Adeyinka: Amy Rockson Marjorie Smith: Elle McAlpine Mayor Desmond Desmond: Sean Baker Rev. Nigel Wavering: Andy Secombe Emma: Elizabeth Campbell Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: David K. Barnes Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2022

When 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 March at King’s Place and on KPlayer. Read the script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Agatha Doyle: Alison Skilbeck Sin St. John: Eleanor Faye Herbert Cough: Andy Hamilton Marlene Magdalena: Emily Stride Jennifer Delacroix: Alana Ross Mayor Desmond Desmond: Sean Baker Rev. Nigel Wavering: Andy Secombe Zoe Adeyinka: Amy Rockson Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: Molly Beth Morossa Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2022

Georgie’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 show is on 20 March at King’s Place and on KPlayer. Read the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Jennifer Delacroix: Alana Ross Miss Scruple: Ellie Dickens Bill: Pip Gladwin Tanya: Emily Stride Agatha Doyle: Alison Skilbeck Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: Gabriel Urbina Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2022

Rudyard’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 February at King’s Place and on KPlayer. Read the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Mayor Desmond Desmond: Sean Baker Reverend Nigel Wavering: Andy Secombe Lady Vivienne Templar: Catriona Knox Sid Marlowe: Paul Putner Agatha Doyle: Alison Skilbeck Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: Sarah Shachat Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2022

Could 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 on KPlayer. Read the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Herbert Cough: Andy Hamilton Dr. Edgware: David K. Barnes Jennifer Delacroix: Alana Ross Esther: Lucy Farrett Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: David K. Barnes Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2022

Madeleine 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. Read the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Mayor Desmond Desmond: Sean Baker Sid Marlowe: Paul Putner Bill: Pip Gladwin Tanya: Emily Stride Mouse: Holly Campbell Gloria: Rosie Fletcher Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: Tom Crowley Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2022

A 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. Read the recording script.Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Mr Alan Sodbury: Thom Tuck Miss Raksha Khatri: Bhawna Bhawsar Mr Askey: Lewis Allcock Jerry: Maxwell Tyler Bill: Pip Gladwin Tanya / Child: Emily Stride Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: Writer: Ben Cottam, from an idea by Rosie Fletcher Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Meghan Fitzmartin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2022

It’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 KPlayer. Book your ticket today at woodenovercoats.com/listings Read the recording script. Cast Rudyard Funn: Felix Trench Antigone Funn: Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe: Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman: Tom Crowley Madeleine: Belinda Lang Reverend Nigel Wavering: Andy Secombe Mayor Desmond Desmond: Sean Baker Agatha Doyle: Alison Skilbeck Miss Scruple: Ellie Dickens Jennifer Delacroix: Alana Ross Tanya: Emily Stride Mouse: Holly Campbell Announcer: Eleanor Rushton Crew Writer: David K. Barnes Script Editor: David K. Barnes Producers: Andy Goddard & John Wakefield Production Manager: Elizabeth Campbell Composer: James Whittle Music: James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Supervisor: Pip Gladwin Recorded at the Octagon Studio, Brixton

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2022

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2021

Wooden Overcoats returns to the London Podcast Festival on Sunday 5 September.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2021

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2020

Rudyard falls into a tricky situation.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2020

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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2019

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.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2019

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2019

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2019

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2019

Andy and David would like to share some news.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2019

Wooden Overcoats returns to the London Podcast Festival on Sunday 15 September at 7 o'clock. Book now.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2019

Wooden Overcoats LIVE comes to Underbelly Southbank on 9 June. Book now!

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2019

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).

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2018

Against 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, looking us up on Tumblr, or joining the Wooden Overcoats Facebook group.CreditsDirectors - Andy Goddard and John Wakefield Production Manager - Elizabeth Campbell Music - James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Recorded at the Artspace Studio Brixton Announcer - Eleanor Rushton Georgie Crusoe - Ciara Baxendale Rudyard Funn - Felix Trench Antigone Funn - Beth Eyre Eric Chapman - Tom Crowley Madeleine - Belinda Lang Mayor Desmond Desmond - Sean Baker Rev. Nigel Wavering - Andy Secombe Nana Crusoe - Julia Deakin Miss Scruple - Ellie Dickens Jennifer Delacroix - Alana Ross Agatha Doyle - Alison Skilbeck Dr. Henry Edgware - David K. Barnes Sid Marlowe - Paul Putner Herbert Cough - Andy Hamilton Marlene Magdalene - Emily Stride Calliope - Alice Osmanski etunia Bloom - Sarah Thom Lady Templar - Catriona Knox Timmy - Greta Goddard Bill / Various - Pip Gladwin Tanya / Various - Holly Campbell

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2018

Dr 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 here.Meet other listeners and talk about all things Wooden Overcoats by following us on Twitter, looking us up on Tumblr, or joining the Wooden Overcoats Facebook group.CreditsDirectors - Andy Goddard and John Wakefield Production Manager - Elizabeth Campbell Script Editor - David K. Barnes Music - James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Recorded at the Artspace Studio Brixton Announcer - Eleanor Rushton Eric Chapman - Tom Crowley Rudyard Funn - Felix Trench Antigone Funn - Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe - Ciara Baxendale Madeleine - Belinda Lang Dr. Henry Edgware - David K. Barnes Mr Wimbledon - David Thorpe Rev. Nigel Wavering - Andy Secombe Bill / Various - Pip Gladwin Tanya / Various - Holly Campbell

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2018

There 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 listeners and talk about all things Wooden Overcoats by following us on Twitter, looking us up on Tumblr, or joining the Wooden Overcoats Facebook group.CreditsDirectors - Andy Goddard and John Wakefield Production Manager - Elizabeth Campbell Music - James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Recorded at the Artspace Studio Brixton Announcer - Eleanor Rushton Rudyard Funn - Felix Trench Antigone Funn - Beth Eyre Georgie Crusoe - Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman - Tom Crowley Madeleine - Belinda Lang Agatha Doyle - Alison Skilbeck Rev. Nigel Wavering - Andy Secombe Mayor Desmond Desmond - Sean Baker Miss Scruple - Ellie Dickens Lady Templar - Catriona Knox Bill / Various - Pip Gladwin Tanya / Various - Holly Campbell

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2018

A 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, London. Book here.Meet other listeners and talk about all things Wooden Overcoats by following us on Twitter, looking us up on Tumblr, or joining the Wooden Overcoats Facebook group.CreditsDirectors - Andy Goddard and John Wakefield Production Manager - Elizabeth Campbell Music - James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Recorded at the Artspace Studio Brixton Announcer - Eleanor Rushton Antigone Funn - Beth Eyre Rudyard Funn - Felix Trench Georgie Crusoe - Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman - Tom Crowley Madeleine - Belinda Lang Rev. Nigel Wavering - Andy Secombe Marlene Magdalena - Emily Stride Sid Marlowe - Paul Putner Petunia Bloom - Sarah Thom Nana Crusoe - Julia Deakin Bill / Various - Pip Gladwin Tanya / Various - Holly Campbell

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2018

When 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 other listeners and talk about all things Wooden Overcoats by following us on Twitter, looking us up on Tumblr, or joining the Wooden Overcoats Facebook group.CreditsDirectors - Andy Goddard and John Wakefield Production Manager - Elizabeth Campbell Music - James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Editor - David K. Barnes Recorded at the Artspace Studio Brixton Announcer - Eleanor RushtonGeorgie Crusoe - Ciara Baxendale Eric Chapman - Tom Crowley Rudyard Funn - Felix Trench Antigone Funn - Beth Eyre Madeleine - Belinda Lang Mayor Desmond Desmond - Sean Baker Rev. Nigel Wavering - Andy Secombe Jennifer Delacroix - Alana Ross Miss Scruple / Mrs Delacroix - Ellie Dickens Nana Crusoe - Julia Deakin Sid Marlowe - Paul Putner Bill / Various - Pip Gladwin Tanya / Various - Holly Campbell

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2018

A 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 here.Meet other listeners and talk about all things Wooden Overcoats by following us on Twitter, looking us up on Tumblr, or joining the Wooden Overcoats Facebook group.CreditsDirectors - Andy Goddard and John Wakefield Production Manager - Elizabeth Campbell Music - James Whittle and the Piffling Philharmonic Script Editor - David K. Barnes Recorded at the Artspace Studio Brixton Announcer - Eleanor RushtonRudyard Funn - Felix Trench Antigone Funn - Beth Eyre Eric Chapman - Tom Crowley Georgie Crusoe - Ciara Baxendale Madeleine - Belinda Lang Calliope - Alice Osmanski Douglas - Kathryn Bond Martin - Rebecca Boey

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2018

Antigone agrees to help the Reverend write a raunchy novel, so long as nobody else finds out about it…

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2018

Rudyard is delighted when Lady Templar books a funeral with him - but Eric won't let it happen without a fight.

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2018

Rudyard faces construction disruption. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2017

Georgie is entirely spellbound. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2017

Rudyard joins the 21st century. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2017

Where were you when the lights went out? || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2017

A mortician's medical records are examined. || Back our Season 3 Kickstarter until 30 September 2017 and help us return to Piffling.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2017

Wooden Overcoats LIVE comes to VAULT 2017 on Saturday 4 February.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2017

Buy the full episode at www.woodenovercoats.com/shop

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2016

Buy the full episode at www.woodenovercoats.com/shop

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2016

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 [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2016

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 [email protected]. We love hearing from you.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2016