21 episodes

Celia Jesson, a repressed housewife from Upper Lowing, has been encouraged to do a book-based podcast to promote the local library in nearby Lower Upping, because no one else wants to do it. It’s too much of a time commitment. Created and performed by Joanna Neary. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.

Wife on Earth The Cosmic Shambles Network

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 43 Ratings

Celia Jesson, a repressed housewife from Upper Lowing, has been encouraged to do a book-based podcast to promote the local library in nearby Lower Upping, because no one else wants to do it. It’s too much of a time commitment. Created and performed by Joanna Neary. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.

    Marriage Guidance Man - Bonus Episode

    Marriage Guidance Man - Bonus Episode

    Wife On Earth Investigates and Cosmic Shambles Network present 'Marriage Guidance Man’. After joining a creative writing group in the village hall, Celia, her husband Fred and Black Sabbath-Tribute Guitarist ‘Tony Wyoming’ present a play about marriages in trouble. Guest starring Dan Antopolski, with a duration of 12 minutes, it’s the perfect length to see you through as you unload the dishwasher, or if you’re unmarried, eat an ice-cream in a hammock. (Warning = this podcast might put you off getting married). Suitable for all ages, no swears. Support The Cosmic Shambles Network by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

    • 12 min
    Africa

    Africa

    In the final episode of the series, Mrs Coil heads home via Egypt, and Celia imagines an encounter involving a beach towel and the game charades. Celia has a breakthrough in her therapy with Doctor James Willoughby and inspires a new syndrome. Support Wife on Earth on Patreon at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

    • 28 min
    France

    France

    Celia and the gang review books that they've forgotten they owned. Mrs Coil lands in Paris and Celia remembers a day out in Brighton where she nearly bought a French pastry. Support Wife on Earth and the Cosmic Shambles Network by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

    • 23 min
    Russia

    Russia

    Celia reviews Home Freezer Digest 1976, remembers a trip to Coventry in the snow and local odd job man Stebbo reviews books with Celia's husband Fred and their lodger Centre Partin Martin. Mrs Coil is investigated by the KGB. Support Wife on Earth and the Cosmic Shambles Network by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

    • 24 min
    Stockholm

    Stockholm

    Ordinary woman Celia reviews Hobbies Weekly. Russell Nigel's Thought for The Day includes a message to theatre critic Michael Billington. Celia’s regular session with a shrink recalls her previous boyfriends. Support Wife on Earth and the Cosmic Shambles Network by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

    • 29 min
    Germany

    Germany

    Husband and wife team Fred and Celia review an overdue library book, local actor Russell Nigel's considers the Work/Life balance. Celia remembers going to a tea room and Mrs Coil calls from Frankfurt. Support Wife on Earth and the Cosmic Shambles Network by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

Tiger Dave UK ,

More!

Are there more coming? Love it

HevMev ,

Absolutely Topping

Very funny, so much detail I had to listen again straight away. Loved it! Can’t wait for the next one.

bizzle and chipset ,

Shame about Brian Cox

Dear Celia, thank you for your wonderful and educational podcast. I shall be sure to share it with my book group. Shame about the Chemist though. It’s probably for the best. I’m sure he would have turned out to be nothing but a hippy beatnik!

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