Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC
Old Harry's Game

Old Harry's Game

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1995 - 2012
  • 46 episodes (7 series)

The radio sitcom from Hell - literally. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton as the underworld-weary Satan. Also features James Grout, Jimmy Mulville, Steven O'Donnell, Robert Duncan, Annette Crosbie and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Hero worship

The Professor manages to meet his ultimate heroes: Leonardo Da Vinci and William Shakespeare. Thomas attempts to dig out of Hell.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 7th December 1995
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 21st January 2009 10:30pm Radio 7
Friday 30th April 2010 11:00pm Radio 7
Friday 9th September 2011 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 3rd September 2015 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 25th November 2017 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 9th June 2020 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Andy Hamilton Satan
James Grout The Professor
Jimmy Mulville Thomas Crimp
Steven O'Donnell Gary
Philip Pope Ensemble Actor
Michael Fenton Stevens Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Paul Mayhew-Archer Producer

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