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 3
Further details
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
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Anna Crilly | Gertie |
| Kim Wall | Mr Bridges |
| 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
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).