Life on Egg

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Harry Hill stars as the governor of Britain's remotest prison in Dan Maier's sitcom.

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Life On Egg

Harry Hill

Karen Bartke

Marek Larwood

Tanya Moodie

Dan Maier

Gyles Brandreth

Sam Michell

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When Peter goes on training, Harry has to contend with a brutally efficient replacement.

When Peter is sent for urgent training, Harry’s replacement has the prison whipped into shape. Starring Harry Hill. From 2018.

When Peter is sent back to the mainland to undergo some urgent diversity training, Harry and Ann are given a replacement guard by The Minister. 

Warder Leo Hatchet is a tough, uncompromising new screw and soon makes his mark on the prison's regime. But in doing so, has he destroyed The Egg's ambiance? 

And what about Peter? Will The Minister allow him to return to The Egg if Hatchet's already doing his job quicker and better?

Governor Harry ...... Harry Hill
Ann ...... Karen Bartke
Peter ...... Marek Larwood
The Minister ...... Tanya Moodie
Tim the Helicopter Pilot ...... Dan Maier
Warder Leo Hatchet ...... Dan Maier
Prisoner Gyles Brandreth ...... Gyles Brandreth

Written by Dan Maier.

Producer: Sam Michell

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018.

Life on Egg: Series 1

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Sitcom by Dan Maier starring Harry Hill as the governor of Britain's remotest prison.

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