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

2002 Specials - Part 2 - Knocking On Heaven's Door

Satan and Hope visit Death in order to try and get her into Heaven. Their efforts result in Satan and Hope arriving at the gates of Heaven and meeting St. Peter and his rottweilers.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 1st January 2003
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 2nd January 2011 11:00pm Radio 7
Friday 4th January 2013 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 31st December 2014 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 1st January 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 31st December 2020 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 25th December 2022 11:00pm 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
Guest cast
Claire Skinner Hope
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Paul Mayhew-Archer Producer

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