British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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.

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Revolting People. Copyright: BBC Radio

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Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Radio

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Bedtime. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Oldfield (Timothy West), Alice Oldfield (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

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The Devil's Passion. Satan (David Suchet). Copyright: BBC Radio

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Literally Hell Online

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Mulberry. Image shows from L to R: Miss Farnaby (Geraldine McEwan), Mulberry (Karl Howman). Copyright: BBC TV

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Bedazzled. Image shows from L to R: George Spiggot (Peter Cook), Stanley Moon (Dudley Moore) Film

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The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC Radio

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