How Hancock Won the War
4 Extra Debut. The Lad tells Andree about his war wound. You may find it hard to believe. Stars Kevin McNally. 1956 episode re-recorded in 2015.
Tony Hancock tells Andree how he got his war wound, which is a story you may find hard to believe...
Between 1954 and 1959, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton and Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. But 20 went missing from the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú archives and had not been heard since their original transmission… until these faithful re-imaginings.
After a highly acclaimed first series, another five were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Theatre.
The Lad Himself …. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane
Newly recorded score by the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Concert Orchestra.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson.
Originally broadcast on the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Light Programme in February 1956.
Recreated for broadcast by Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Comedy for Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Tony Hancock | Kevin McNally |
Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
Sid James | Simon Greenall |
Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
Writer | Ray Galton |
Writer | Alan Simpson |
Producer | Ed Morrish |
Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
- Mon 23 Nov 2015 11:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4
- Thu 23 Aug 2018 23:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 07:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 17:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Aug 2020 05:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 08:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 12:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 19:00Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 Extra
Classic Hancock Clips
A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.