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RUDYARD FUNN RUNS A FUNERAL HOME ON THE ISLAND OF PIFFLING.

It used to be the only one. It isn't anymore.

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.

With his frustrated sister Antigone, dogsbody Georgie, and a mouse called Madeleine, will Rudyard ever defeat his charming rival?

"Inspired comedy." - The Times
"A quietly significant moment in British radio comedy... Highly recommended." - The Daily Telegraph
"It's fab." - The Guardian

Finalist in the 2016 Parsec Awards (winner announced 4 September 2016).

A fully made British studio sitcom in the vein of Cabin Pressure or The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, with five writers, twenty five cast and an orchestra, all highly trained professionals in their fields.

Starring Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, Tom Crowley, Ciara Baxendale and Belinda Lang.

Head writer: David K. Barnes

Directed and Produced by Andy Goddard and John Wakefield

Original Score by James Whittle

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RUDYARD FUNN RUNS A FUNERAL HOME ON THE ISLAND OF PIFFLING.It used to be the only one. It isn't anymore. 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.With his frustrated sister Antigone, dogsbody Georgie, and a mouse called Madeleine, will Rudyard ever defeat his charming rival?"Inspired comedy." - The Times"A quietly significant moment in British radio comedy... Highly recommended." - The Daily Telegraph"It's fab." - The GuardianFinalist in the 2016 Parsec Awards (winner announced 4 September 2016).A fully made British studio... Show full description