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The Lockdown Letters

The Lockdown Letters

By Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor

Follow the comic twists and turns as two longtime friends Eileen Placemat and Helen Ashtray share their day to day lives and adventures through letters and telephone calls during the lockdown.
Sit back with coffee or glass of wine and have a chuckle!

Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio
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Lockdown Letter Episode * final episode of this series

The Lockdown LettersJul 04, 2020

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Lockdown Letter Episode * final episode of this series

Lockdown Letter Episode * final episode of this series

As Lockdown eases Eileen and Helen share their final letter of the series; Eileen's birthday present for Peter isn't quite what she expected. Helen reveals her top five lockdown tips and manages to complete her baked bean puzzle!

Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio

Jul 04, 202008:14
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 7

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 7

Eileen Placemat & Helen Ashtray continue their Lockdown adventure: Peter finally delivers the "Bits & Bobs" holder, Helen discovers a new Stool and Eileen begins preparations for Peter's birthday.


Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio

Jun 27, 202011:02
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 6

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 6

Take a break and have a giggle with Eileen Placemat and Helen Ashtray, as they continue their daily adventures; this time analysing the wonders of The Bristol Stool Chart and Tony gets barred from Waitrose.

Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio

Jun 20, 202012:50
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 5

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 5

Have a break and a giggle with Eileen Placemat, and Helen Ashtray; Eileen masters emails and watches Joe Wicks for the first time, meanwhile Peter struggles with his new hobby.Tony's eyebrow is growing back and heads out on behalf of the Crotch Society as Helen rediscovers her old guitar and worries about her toilet roll supply....


Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio

Jun 13, 202011:43
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 4

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 4

Enjoy a few moments with more hilarious lockdown adventures:  Eileen, finally gets an email address and Peter progresses with his new hobby. 

Marvellous Marion's clap for the NHS continues to grow in size and ambition; much to Eileen's distress! Janet reveals a secret and 

Helen's neighbours add to the furniture arrangement outside their house and Helen cuts Tony's hair, with disastrous results.


Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio

Jun 06, 202013:38
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 3

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 3

More humorous antics from Eileen Ashtray and Helen Place-mat working their way through the lockdown: Marvellous Marion encourages a mini fete outside Eileen's house, Janet delivers a new Covid remedy, and Peter starts a new hobby with disastrous results. Helen is busy singing to her plants, tries her hand at cutting Tony's hair; and receives a leaflet from the "CROTCH" support group.

Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,

Produced by Johnny Octave,

Artwork by Sean Gaynor,

Distributed by Moran Audio

May 29, 202011:21
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 2

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 2

Helen and Eileen continue to struggle through the lockdown measures. Eileen discovers a connection with the G7, Peter attempts to go shopping, Janet washes her grass and Helen sends one of her bras through the post.


Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,

Produced by Johnny Octave,

Artwork by Sean Gaynor,

Distributed by Moran Audio


May 23, 202013:00
"The Lockdown Letters" Part 1

"The Lockdown Letters" Part 1

Follow the comic twists and turns as two longtime friends Eileen Placemat and Helen Ashtray share their day to day lives and adventures through letters and telephone calls during the lockdown. 

Sit back with coffee or glass of wine and have a chuckle!


Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,

Produced by Johnny Octave,

Artwork by Sean Gaynor,

Distributed by Moran Audio


May 14, 202009:39