Dead Boss. Helen Stephens (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: BBC
Dead Boss

Dead Boss

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2012
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom set in Broadmarsh Prison, featuring a murder mystery element. Starring Sharon Horgan and Jennifer Saunders. Also features Bryony Hannah, Geoffrey McGivern, Tom Goodman-Hill, Lizzie Roper, Aisling Bea and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3

Christine has been sent to Germany on a prison exchange. Helen is instructed by prison governor Margaret to look after their German guest Gertrude Verna.

Preview clips

Further details

Dead Boss. Gertie (Anna Crilly). Copyright: BBC

Gertie is in prison for murdering and eating her husband and is a celebrity with several books to her name. Helen finds it difficult to keep Gertie out of trouble as Gertie makes her views clear what she thinks of her fellow prisoners. Investigations in the Entirely Tiles office continue.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 21st June 2012
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 21st June 2012 10:30pm BBC HD
Friday 22nd June 2012 1:30am BBC3
Friday 22nd June 2012 9:00pm BBC3
Saturday 23rd June 2012 1:00am BBC3
Saturday 23rd June 2012 4:40am BBC3
Sunday 24th June 2012 2:30am BBC3
Sunday 24th June 2012 4:55am BBC3
Thursday 28th June 2012 2:25am BBC3
Friday 3rd August 2012 3:00am BBC3

Cast & crew

Cast
Sharon Horgan Helen Stephens
Jennifer Saunders Governor Margaret
Bryony Hannah Christine
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Tony
Tom Goodman-Hill Tim
Lizzie Roper Top Dog
Aisling Bea Laura
Amanda Lawrence Mary
Edward Hogg Henry
Ricky Champ Frank
Emma Pierson Mrs Bridges
Barnaby Kay Justin
Susan Calman Fatty
Ashley McGuire Slasher
Claire Prempeh Yvonne
Golda Rosheuvel Lennie
Guest cast
Anna Crilly Gertie
Kim Wall Mr Bridges
Writing team
Sharon Horgan Writer
Holly Walsh Writer
Jeremy Dyson Script Editor
Production team
Steve Bendelack Director
Caroline Norris Producer
Jo Sargent Executive Producer
Sharon Horgan Executive Producer
Charlie Fawcett Editor
Miranda Jones Production Designer
Joby Talbot Composer
Jeremy Holland-Smith Composer

Videos

Britain Welcomes German Cannibals

Prison governor Margaret instructs Helen to look after guest German inmate Gertrude. Gertie is in prison for murdering and eating her husband.

Featuring: Ricky Champ (Frank), Sharon Horgan (Helen Stephens), Jennifer Saunders (Governor Margaret) & Anna Crilly (Gertie).

A Lunch with Gertrude

Helen introduces guest German inmate Gertrude to Top Dog's posse over lunch. It doesn't go well.

Featuring: Sharon Horgan (Helen Stephens), Golda Rosheuvel (Lennie) & Anna Crilly (Gertie).

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