Hancock's Half Century

To celeberate the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Hancock's Half Hour, Hancock fan and former Radio 1 stalwart, Adrian Juste interviewed Ray Galton and Alan Simpson at the Radio Academy a few weeks ago.

It is a very entertaining and informative interview, and a great opportunity to hear those revered writers talking about how the programme was created and their working relationship with Tony.

You can also hear:

Turns of the Century: Tony Hancock;

Hancock's Half Hour: The Election Candidate [19580325]

H-H-Happy Birthday Hancock (19990511];

plus the winning Hancock's Half Hour episode in BBC 7 Listeners' poll.

The Election Candidate (a BBC Treasure Hunt recovery); and Happy Birthday Hancock with Andrew Sachs.

Plus BBC 7 presents The Radio Academy 50th-anniversary Hancock tribute as Adrian interviews writers Galton & Simpson. And hear the winning episode of a BBC 7 listeners' poll to find their favourite edition of Hancock's Half Hour.

A BBC7 special presented by Adrian Juste - marking the 50th anniversary of the first ever broadcast of Hancock's Half Hour.

Plus BBC 7 presents The Radio Academy 50th-anniversary Hancock tribute as Adrian interviews writers Galton and Simpson. And hear the winning episode of a BBC 7 listeners' poll to find their favourite edition of Hancock's Half Hour.

Hancock Anniversary Special