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 4, Episode 4 - Poets Corner

The Professor tries to make Thomas a better person by introducing him to poetry, although Satan believes poetry is a waste of time.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 19th April 2001
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 3rd June 2009 10:30pm Radio 7
Friday 24th September 2010 11:00pm Radio 7
Friday 13th July 2012 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 30th April 2014 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th June 2016 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 28th July 2018 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 4th February 2021 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 4th February 2023 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Andy Hamilton Satan
James Grout The Professor
Jimmy Mulville Thomas Crimp
Robert Duncan Scumspawn
Philip Pope Ensemble Actor
Michael Fenton Stevens Ensemble Actor
Felicity Montagu Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Paul Mayhew-Archer Producer

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