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, 成人论坛 Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton and Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. But 20 went missing from the 成人论坛 archives and had not been heard since their original transmission鈥� 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 成人论坛 Radio Theatre.
The Lad Himself 鈥�. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr 鈥�. Kevin Eldon
Sid James 鈥�. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams 鈥�. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly 鈥�. Susy Kane
Newly recorded score by the 成人论坛 Concert Orchestra.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson.
Originally broadcast on the 成人论坛 Light Programme in February 1956.
Recreated for broadcast by 成人论坛 Radio Comedy for 成人论坛 Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| 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 11:30成人论坛 Radio 4- Thu 23 Aug 2018 23:00成人论坛 Radio 4
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 07:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 17:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Aug 2020 05:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 08:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 12:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 19:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
Classic Hancock Clips
A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.