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 2, Episode 1 - Assistant

With Gary gone, Satan now needs to look for a new assistant. One demon called Scumspawn seems very keen to get the job, but the Devil has other ideas.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 7th April 1998
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 18th February 2009 10:30pm Radio 7
Friday 28th May 2010 11:00pm Radio 7
Friday 3rd February 2012 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 8th November 2013 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 29th October 2015 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 27th January 2018 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 4th August 2020 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 16th July 2022 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 23rd July 2022 2:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 24th July 2022 2:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

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

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