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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 6

Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

Preview clips

Further details

Dead Boss. Image shows from L to R: Governor Margaret (Jennifer Saunders), Sir Humphreys (John Sessions). Copyright: BBC

Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

Governor Margaret has been told of a new appointment and is determined to make her potential incumbent's life a misery. Henry makes a gruesome discovery.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th July 2012
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

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
John Sessions Sir Humphreys
George Anton (as George Antoni) Storage Desk Guy
Miranda Richardson Jo
Will Smith Governor Gorey
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

Helen Moves to D-Wing

Helen finally gets out of solitary confinement to find that she is being moved into the D-Wing.

Sheppy

Margaret's boss announces that he wants to redeploy her to the island of Sheppy.

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