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 6, Episode 5 - Investigation

Satan deals with a surge of new arrivals, with Scumspawn using Thomas as a 'supply demon'. He also believes to have found Edith's killer - her own best friend, Rosemary. Edith then talks to Satan about Jesus, and learns how he punched Christ in the mouth because of his 'holier-than-thou' attitude.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 25th October 2007
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 3rd September 2010 11:30am Radio 4
Friday 17th December 2010 11:00pm Radio 7
Wednesday 13th March 2013 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 1st September 2014 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 1st December 2016 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 22nd December 2018 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 24th September 2021 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 22nd July 2023 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Andy Hamilton Satan
Jimmy Mulville Thomas Crimp
Robert Duncan Scumspawn
Annette Crosbie Edith
Philip Pope Ensemble Actor
Michael Fenton Stevens Ensemble Actor
Felicity Montagu Ensemble Actor
Nick Revell Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Paul Mayhew-Archer Producer

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