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Life on Egg

Comedy: Sitcoms

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

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Life on Egg: Series 2: Oil

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - Life on Egg, Series 2, Oil

Prison-based sitcom starring Harry Hill. An oil field is discovered near the Egg.

When oil is discovered in the sea near the Egg, the team's initial excitement is quickly quelled when they discover the oil threatens the very existence of the Egg itself.

When an oil field is discovered in the sea near The Egg, the team are excited about the riches that could soon come their way. But their excitement is short-lived when they discover this oil field could actually threaten the very existence of The Egg itself.  It'll take all of Harry, Anne and Peter's wit, courage and determination to extricate themselves from this sticky situation.  It might also take a guillemot or two.

Starring:
Harry Hill as Governor Harry
Karen Bartke as Anne
Marek Larwood as Peter
Gyles Brandreth as Prisoner Gyles Brandreth
Dan Maier as Admiral Fernandez
and
Sukh Ojla as The Minister

Written by Dan Maier

Produced by Sam Michell

A BBC Studios Production

Life on Egg: Series 2

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

More madcap adventures, starring Harry Hill as the governor of Britain's remotest prison.

A second series of madcap adventures, starring Harry Hill as the governor of Britain's remotest prison, The Egg.

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