For the first time on CD, here comes the complete Series One & Two of Andy Hamilton's award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy set in Hell. It's not easy being Satan. Thrown out of heaven, he is condemned for eternity to listen to Edith Piaf and Elvis Presley. Still, there are new arrivals to welcome: the Professor (James Grout), whose unerring optimism is a nasty blow and Thomas (Jimmy Mulville), one of the vilest people around. Then Satan has to deal with a rebellion and with human depravity on the increase, Hell's getting over-crowded. It's time for a new assistant. But will Scumspawn (Robert Duncan) get the job? Andy Hamilton stars as Satan in the comedy that's satirical, philosophical, inventive, topical - and timeless. 'One of the great comic creations of recent years' - "Sunday Telegraph". '...one of the best-written comedies around, sustained over its 12 years on the air by brilliant performances and production' - "Daily Telegraph".
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One of the great comic creations of recent years -- Sunday Telegraph
... one of the best-written comedies around, sustained over its 12 years on the air by brilliant performances and production -- Daily Telegraph
... one of the best-written comedies around, sustained over its 12 years on the air by brilliant performances and production -- Daily Telegraph
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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At last the Beeb has reissued series 1 +2 in their entirety to replace the 50% selection they previously served up in "collection one". Consisting of 2 plastic boxes of 3 CDs each in a superfluous cardboard cover, we finally get to revisit the full narrative of this inventive series.
In series one, the Devil, assisted by the demon, Gary, starts to question his reason for being when an amiable Physics professor (who sees only the best in people) is condemned to the infernal regions solely on the basis of his atheism. The person who killed the Professor and died in the same car crash, Thomas Crimp, is a more typically nasty minded human. A water board chairman who really did sell his own grandmother, Satan has no issue with inflicting unpleasant tortures upon him! As a result Thomas goads Gary the demon to insurrection and inadvertently invokes the wrath of the almighty (Nigel) and it's a cold day in hell....
In series two, Satan is interviewing for the post of replacement assistant. Candidates include Chuckles the dolphin, the Emperor Nero and the ever eager to please, Scumspawn the demon. The professor, ever optimistic, tries to redeem Thomas.
Totally delicious, please can we have the full version of series 3+4 quick?
In series one, the Devil, assisted by the demon, Gary, starts to question his reason for being when an amiable Physics professor (who sees only the best in people) is condemned to the infernal regions solely on the basis of his atheism. The person who killed the Professor and died in the same car crash, Thomas Crimp, is a more typically nasty minded human. A water board chairman who really did sell his own grandmother, Satan has no issue with inflicting unpleasant tortures upon him! As a result Thomas goads Gary the demon to insurrection and inadvertently invokes the wrath of the almighty (Nigel) and it's a cold day in hell....
In series two, Satan is interviewing for the post of replacement assistant. Candidates include Chuckles the dolphin, the Emperor Nero and the ever eager to please, Scumspawn the demon. The professor, ever optimistic, tries to redeem Thomas.
Totally delicious, please can we have the full version of series 3+4 quick?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I made the mistake of getting this and thinking it would pass the time on a long motorway journey.
Huge error on my part! I was discovered by a very kind traffic police officer on the hard shoulder of the M6 crying. He thought there was something terribly wrong with me! I had been laughing so much that I could not see and thought it best to pull over before I crashed and ended up face to face with the man himself.
The police officer let me go with the advice 'please do not listen to that while driving again.'
Following this experience I used to plan my week around the radio 4 airing of the next series (then series 3). I would sit happily for 30mins each week listening to this in my car - usually in a motorway layby or carpark somewhere. I cannot recommend this to cheer you up enough. A tonic for sure!
Can't wait to get series 3 and 4!
I would also recommend listening to it more than once as you will miss some jokes the first time around. A true joy.
Huge error on my part! I was discovered by a very kind traffic police officer on the hard shoulder of the M6 crying. He thought there was something terribly wrong with me! I had been laughing so much that I could not see and thought it best to pull over before I crashed and ended up face to face with the man himself.
The police officer let me go with the advice 'please do not listen to that while driving again.'
Following this experience I used to plan my week around the radio 4 airing of the next series (then series 3). I would sit happily for 30mins each week listening to this in my car - usually in a motorway layby or carpark somewhere. I cannot recommend this to cheer you up enough. A tonic for sure!
Can't wait to get series 3 and 4!
I would also recommend listening to it more than once as you will miss some jokes the first time around. A true joy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This irreverent and hilariously funny series has everything - we loved every minute of it. It appeals to all ages too, my son and his girlfriend are now 'borrowing' our copies (so long as we get them back) The by the rest of the series are just as good - can't wait for series 7 I just hope Andy Hamilton works overtime...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old Harry's Game, The complete Series 1 and 2. As funny as, well......
Finally the BBC have seen fit to release these series properly after years of making do with the pointless 'Old Harry's Game Volume 1', which contained only six of the twelve... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Victor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Comedy
This is a really good, light hearted comedy. The situations in Hell are really absurd and how they are dealt with is funny even though this is an old radio series.
Published on 26 Feb 2011 by Lynne
5.0 out of 5 stars
".. Starring Andy Hamilton as himself"
I have thw whole series - and love it! Andy Hamilton is a very funny guy, his characters are great fun too, and it doesn't get tediously repetitive. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2011 by M. Ooijer
5.0 out of 5 stars
good game,good game
does exactly what it says on the tin.what more could you wnat,a comedy written by and starring andy hamilton. genius
Published on 29 Jan 2011 by graham157
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old Harry's Game is just as good as on CD as on Radio 4
Old Harry's Game by Andy Hamilton is now on CD with all of the episodes available. The premise is that of a saintly professor and a beastly business man arriving in hell to fond... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2010 by albionphoto
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Rather Good!
I bought the Volume 1 version (series 1 & 2 but only 6 episodes) as soon as I could. The most funny and entertaining long series listening I've ever enjoyed. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by J. A. Flowers
5.0 out of 5 stars
A game and a half
Came across this series by accident on the radio now I am hooked and want to hear more and more.
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by T. F. C. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old Harry's Game is Sheer Genius
I came by Old Harry's game by accident and what serendipity it was. In one word the series is excellent. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Mr. Glenn Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Andy Hamilton, comedy god
This is one of the funniest series ever written for the radio. No-one does radio comedy better than Andy Hamilton - the man is a god. Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by Booklover
3.0 out of 5 stars
Old Harry's Game revisited.
I bought the complete series of 'Old Harry's Game' to keep in reserve for when I need cheering up. I have not yet listened to all of the CDs but the ones that I have heard live up... Read more
Published on 1 May 2009 by Mrs. W. A. Mouser
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