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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5
Further details
There is great excitement at Broadmarsh Prison as governor Margaret announces the annual prison choir competition. Helen is persuaded to audition and is certain to be made the lead vocalist until the surprise appearance of Virna.
Meanwhile, Laura and Justin are worrying about finances and incompetent lawyer Tony is suspicious of Henry's motives. Widow and Entirely Tiles MD Mrs Bridges makes an interesting discovery.
The inter-prison sing-off is judged by Tony Blackburn and the Broadmarsh Prison ladies are excited to see a singing regular from Woolley Grange Prison - Nigel.
Notes
Lizzie Roper was credited in this episode, but did not in fact appear.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 5th July 2012
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Sharon Horgan | Helen Stephens |
| Jennifer Saunders | Governor Margaret |
| Bryony Hannah | Christine |
| Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) | Tony |
| Tom Goodman-Hill | Tim |
| 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 |
| Julie T. Wallace | I'll Kill Again |
| Caroline Quentin | Virna |
| Carl Barat | Nigel |
| Forbes Masson | Governor Grantham |
| Tony Blackburn | Self |
| Sharon Horgan | Writer |
| Holly Walsh | Writer |
| Jeremy Dyson | Script Editor |
| 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
Annual Prison Choir Sing Off
Margaret asks Tim and Frank into her office to discuss the annual prison choir competition.
The Audition: I'll Kill Again
I'll Kill Again performs We'll Meet Again as her audition piece for the Annual Prison Choir Sing Off.