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Wooden Overcoats S2 E2: A Funeral House Divided

6/11/2016

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Click to be taken to Season Two: Episode Two!
Our second episode of the new series is written by James Hamilton and James Huntrods, who have teamed up before on Cartoon Network's The Amazing World of Gumball, and earlier this year released their own podcast sitcom, Hector Vs The Future (with a number of Wooden Overcoats names amongst its cast and crew).

Their episode, A Funeral House Divided, began life as two separate story ideas which I asked them to combine into one narrative, knowing it was the perfect opportunity to really pit Rudyard and Antigone against each other. The Funn twins have both devised fool-proof methods of defeating Eric Chapman once and for all, but can't agree on which plan to go with. What results is the twistiest-turniest episode we've had in Wooden Overcoats so far, with the James's delivering some terrific gags and situations.
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On the casting front, this episode introduces Alana Ross as Jennifer Delacroix, roving reporter and the voice of Piffling FM (audience: limited). We'll be hearing from her again later in the season! We also welcome back Maxwell Tyler, Pip Gladwin and Holly Campbell as Jerry, Bill and Tanya, the perpetual onlookers of events in Piffling Vale. Fun fact: Holly also provides all of Madeleine's squeaks, working alongside the other actors to ensure the very best human/mouse interaction. And our guest this week is the entirely splendid Hugh Fraser as Antigone's very first client, Roger Noggins. Hugh is best known for having played the Duke of Wellington in Sharpe and Captain Hastings in Agatha Christie's Poirot. The latter has always been one of my favourite TV series ever since I was a wee child, so finally being able to work with him was a special joy. ​

And make sure you listen beyond the credits for a special musical treat: the Ode to Noggins, composed - as with all our music - by James Whittle and performed by the Piffling Philharmonic! 
Download Episode Two now from iTunes or your preferred podcasting client, or have a listen on the main Wooden Overcoats website. And tune in on Thursday for Episode Three: ​Take A Letter, Miss Crusoe!
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