Episodes
Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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Bill And Father Christmas | 19581225 | 20111221 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | It's a far from festive season as Bill gets a shock from overhearing the blabbermouth Lad. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Warren Mitchell. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1958. It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth Lad. | ||
The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording | 20080627 | 20110402/03 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad creates havoc in hospital. Starring Tony Hancock The classic TV episode of 'Hancock', 60 years after it was re-recorded for release as a vinyl LP. Re-created before an invited audience in Pye Records London studio in October 1961. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Hancock - Tony Hancock Nurse - June Whitfield Mr Johnson - Frank Thornton Mrs Forsythe/Second Nurse - Annie Leake Dr McTaggart - Patrick Cargill Mr Thomas - Hugh Lloyd Doctor in Casualty - John Bluthal Originally broadcast on BBC TV in June 1961 Re-recording first released on Pye Records in 1961 First broadcast on BBC 7 in June 2008. The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961. | ||
The Marriage Bureau | 19550208 | The time has come – the Lad Himself must get a job. But he needs to find a wife first - A lost episode of the series recovered and restored for brodcast. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister And making his one and only appearance in the iconic sitcom - Peter Sellers. Announcer: Adrian Waller Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1955. The time has come - the Lad Himself must get a job. Stars Tony Hancock. From 1955. The time has come - the Lad Himself must get a job. But he needs to find a wife firs | |||
The Radio Ham: Pye's Re-recording | 20080705 | 20110810/13 (BBC7) (BBC7) | The Lad Himself talks to the world. Starring Tony Hancock The classic TV episode of 'Hancock', 60 years after it was re-recorded for release as a vinyl LP. Re-created before an invited audience in Pye Records London studio in October 1961. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Contains: references and attitudes of 60 years ago. GLK London - Tony Hancock Mayday Caller - Patrick Cargill Phyllis, the Landlady - Annie Leake Albert, the Landlady's Husband - Deryck Guyler HBX Belgrade, Flying Doctor - John Bluthal B45 Malaya and Police Radio - Frank Thornton Robin and Policeman 2 - Clive Dunn Desdemona - June Whitfield Policeman 1 - Hugh Lloyd Originally broadcast on BBC TV in June 1961 Re-recording first released on Pye Records in 1961 First broadcast on BBC 7 in July 2008. The original TV-only episode re-created before an audience 60 years ago, in October 1961. | ||
Welcome To London 1958 | 19580803 | 20120729/30 (BBC7) /03 (BBC7) (BBC7) | To entertain athletes on their way home from the 6th British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff in July 1958, the BBC staged a welcome gala at the London Coliseum. Part of the evening features this rediscovered sketch. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Master of ceremonies Kenneth Horne introduces to the stage: Tony Hancock Sid James The audio was recovered from the extraordinary archive of Bob Monkhouse. First broadcast by the BBC Light Programme on 3rd August 1958. A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. | ||
01 | 01 | The First Night Party | 19541102 | 20110817 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /13 (BBC7) /24 (BBC7) (BBC7) | The Lad throws a launch party - with cocktails and dinner - for his very first half hour. But things don't quite go to plan... Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Gerald Campion Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954. The Lad throws a launch party for his new series, but things don't quite go to plan. |
01 | 03 | The Idol | 19541116 | 20110824 (BBC7) /23 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Feeling tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide it's time to teach him a lesson. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954 Tired of the Lad's big-headedness, Bill and Moira decide to teach him a lesson. |
01 | 04 | The Boxing Champion | 19541123 | 20110831 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /27 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | When the lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer completely by chance - which gives Sid an idea... Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Paul Carpenter Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954. When the lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer. |
01 | 06 | The New Car | 19541207 | 20110907 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The lad thinks he should buy a car to keep up appearances, so Sid offers to help. But there's a big surprise when he takes it for a spin. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954. The lad buys a car from Sid, but there is a big surprise when he takes it for a spin. |
01 | 10 | Cinderella Hancock | 19550104 | 20110914 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /15 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Bill bans the Lad from the National Film Ball, but then there's a knock at the door. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Dora Bryan Paul Carpenter Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955. |
01 | 11 | A Trip To France | 19550111 | 20110921/24 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid's got other ideas. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955. The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid has other ideas. |
01 | 12 | The Monte Carlo Rally | 19550118 | 20110928 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car - provided by Sid... Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Special guests: Brian Johnston Raymond Baxter Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955. The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid. |
01 | 13 | A House On The Cliff | 19550125 | 20111005 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad's after a new home, but is it really the best idea to get Sid to build it? Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955. The Lad is after a new home, but is it really the best idea to get Sid to build it? |
01 | 14 | The Sheik | 19550201 | 20111012 (BBC7) /13 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad signs to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1955. The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan. |
01 | 16 | The End Of The Series | 19550215 | 20111019 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad himself and the gang reminisce over how they first all first met. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Moira Lister Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1955. The cast reminisce over how they all first met. |
02 | 05 | The Holiday Camp | 19550517 | 20111026 (BBC7) /27 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Sid hires the Lad to run his new venture, but then he discovers a surprise next door. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Denis Wilson Announcer: Kenneth Williams Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1955. |
02 | 06 | The Chef That Died Of Shame | 19550524 | 20111102 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The regular Hancock cast play different characters - in the rise and fall saga of a pie-stall cook, Percy Higgins. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Announcer: Kenneth Williams Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1955. Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook. |
02 | 08 | The Rail Strike | 19550607 | 20111109 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad gets a green signal to outwit a rail strike, but a bumpy ride lies ahead... Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Announcer: Kenneth Williams Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1955. The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead. |
02 | 09 | The Television Set | 19550614 | 20111116 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a telly, the Lad takes action. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Announcer: Kenneth Williams Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1955. Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action. |
02 | 11 | The Marrow Contest | 19550628 | 20111123 (BBC7) (BBC7) /21 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Announcer: Kenneth Williams Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1955. |
03 | 01 | The Pet Dog | 19551019 | 20111130 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /08 (BBC7) (BBC7) /07 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm - it won't stop growing! Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1955. The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing. |
03 | 02 | The Jewel Robbery | 19551026 | 20111207 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad's getting a new car, so Sid decides to make the most of the opportunity. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1955. The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. |
03 | 03 | The Bequest | 19551102 | 20111214/17 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife! Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955. The Lad is set to inherit a fortune, but only if he can find a wife. |
03 | 06 | The Blackboard Jungle | 19551123 | 20120208 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is a young master in a school full of juvenile delinquents. A parody of the controversial 1955 movie of the same name. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson Recovered episode - first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955. The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. |
03 | 13 | Hancock's Hair | 19560111 | 20120104 (BBC7) /29 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1956. Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James. |
03 | 14 | The Student Prince | 19560118 | 20120111 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1956. |
03 | 18 | The Greyhound Track | 19560215 | 20120118 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Sid wants the lad evicted, so he reopens a public footpath through his country mansion. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956. |
03 | 19 | The Conjurer | 19560222 | 20120125 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad takes up conjuring and is booked for Dartmoor Prison - unaware of Sid's plan. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956. The Lad takes up conjuring and is booked for Dartmoor Prison. |
03 | 20 | The Test Match | 19560229 | 20120201 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad cricket captain for England, but places his bet on Australia to win! Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Andree Melly Special guests: Colin Cowdrey Frank Tyson Godfrey Evans John Arlott Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956. MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad England's cricket captain, but bets on Australia to win. |
04 | 01 | Back From Holiday | 19561014 | 20120215 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | On his return from a disastrous break, the Lad discovers that Sid's rented his house out. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1956. After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956. |
04 | 02 | The Bolshoi Ballet | 19561021 | 20120222 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /17 (BBC7) (BBC7) /22 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad's hopes for a night of dance at London's Covent Garden don't quite go to plan. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1956. The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan. |
04 | 04 | The Income Tax Demand | 19561104 | 20120229 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | With a tax bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1956. With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James. |
04 | 05 | The New Secretary | 19561111 | 20120307/10 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the very scary Grizelda Pugh. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1956. The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh. |
04 | 06 | Michelangelo 'ancock | 19561118 | 20120314 (BBC7) /31 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The lad takes up sculpting. But when he runs out of rocks, it's Sid to the rescue. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1956. The lad takes up sculpting, but when he runs out of rocks, it is Sid to the rescue. |
04 | 07 | Anna And The King Of Siam | 19561125 | 20120321/24 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The 1956 musical film release of 'The King and I' inspires the Lad's own unmusical and argumentative version. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1956. The film of The King and I inspires the Lad's own unmusical and argumentative version. |
04 | 08 | Cyrano De Hancock | 19561202 | 20120328 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Chaos looms when Sid confesses he's in love with the Lad's secretary, Grizelda. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956. Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. |
04 | 09 | The Stolen Petrol | 19561209 | 20120404 (BBC7) /21 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the Lad himself. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956. Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the Lad. |
04 | 10 | The Espresso Bar | 19561216 | 20120411 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Making no money out of being in showbiz, the Lad sees his future in selling coffee. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956. Making no money in showbiz, the Lad sees his future in selling coffee. |
04 | 11 | Hancock's Happy Christmas | 19561223 | 20171225 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The festive spirit is in short supply at 23 Railway Cuttings. Then the vicar arrives... Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Children: Michael Anderson Dorothy Marks Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Performed by Wally Stott and his Orchestra. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956. Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock. |
04 | 12 | The Diary | 19561230 | 20111228 (BBC7) (BBC7) | It's New Year's Eve and the Lad is pondering what could have been. Featuring the famous 'test pilot' scene. Starring Tony Hancock. With Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956. The Lad reads his diary of the last year and speculates on what might have been. |
04 | 13 | The 13th Of The Series | 19570106 | 20120418 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording an episode of his show numbered between 12 and 14. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1957. The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of the show between numbers 12 and 14. |
04 | 14 | Almost A Gentleman | 19570113 | 20120425 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad decides to brush up on his social etiquette skills. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1957. Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. |
04 | 15 | The Old School Reunion | 19570120 | 20120502 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1957. |
04 | 16 | The Wild Man Of The Woods | 19570127 | 20120509 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad announces that he's rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1957. The Lad announces that he is rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life. |
04 | 17 | Agricultural 'ancock | 19570203 | 20120516 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad turns farmer - unaware that sneaky Sid's sold him a top cricket ground. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1957. The Lad starts farming, unaware that Sid has sold him a top cricket ground. |
04 | 18 | Hancock In The Police | 19570210 | 20120523 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. Music recorded by the BBC Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Producer: Dennis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1957. |
04 | 19 | The Emigrant | 19570217 | 20120530 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is keen to emigrate, but is met with refusals from other countries including Australia and Canada. Can Sid help him to leave Britain? Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. Producer: Denis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1957. The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. |
04 | 20 | The Last Of The Mchancocks | 19570224 | 20120606/09 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding with his nasty neighbour. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Special guest James Robertson Justice as Seamus McNasty. Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. Producer: Denis Main Wilson First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1957. The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock. |
05 | 01 | The New Radio Series | 19580121 | 20120613 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /08 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Big-headed from his success on TV, the Lad's had enough of radio and is set to retire - until he discovers the plan for his replacement. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1958. Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement. |
05 | 02 | The Scandal Magazine | 19580128 | 20120620 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad takes action over scandal rag Blabbermouth's scurrilous claims of him cavorting with Mabel Biggs the cigarette girl. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1958. The Lad takes action when a scurrilous article alleges he cavorted with a cigarette girl. |
05 | 03 | The Male Suffragettes | 19580204 | 20120627 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /10 (BBC7) | The lad says women are holding men back, so he forms a group to re-establish male superiority. Stars Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958. The lad says women hold men back, so he forms a group to re-establish male superiority. |
05 | 04 | The Insurance Policy | 19580211 | 20120704 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy? Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958. Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy? |
05 | 05 | The Publicity Photograph | 19580218 | 20120711 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958. |
05 | 06 | The Unexploded Bomb | 19580225 | 20120718/21 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958. When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money. Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. |
05 | 07 | Hancock's School | 19580304 | 20120725 (BBC7) (BBC7) /20 (BBC7) (BBC7) /25 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1958. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958. |
05 | 08 | Around The World In 80 Days | 19580311 | 20120801 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The lad accepts a bet when challenged to copy Phileas Fogg's trip - but in far less time. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1958. The lad accepts a bet when challenged to copy Phileas Fogg's trip, but in far less time. The lad accepts a bet when challenged to copy Phileas Fogg's trip, but in far less time. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958. |
05 | 09 | The Americans Hit Town | 19580318 | 20120808 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Some visiting servicemen get Griselda Pugh all excited - and Sid all keen to rent out the Lad's rooms. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1958. Visiting servicemen get Griselda excited and Sid is keen to rent out the Lad's rooms. Visiting servicemen get Griselda excited and Sid is keen to rent out the Lad's rooms. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958. |
05 | 10 | The Election Candidate | 19580325 | 20120815 (BBC7) /15 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /17 (BBC7) (BBC7) /15 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The electioneering Lad battles to represent East Cheam in the Houses of Parliament. Stars Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1958. The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Sid James and Kenneth Williams. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958. |
05 | 11 | Hancock's Car | 19580401 | 20120822/25 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Parked outside for ten years - the Lad's forced to move his motor car, but hits snags galore. Stars Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958. Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags when he is forced to move his motor. Parked outside for ten years - the Lad is forced to move his motor car, but soon hits snags galore. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags galore when he is forced to move his motor. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. |
05 | 12 | East Cheam Drama Festival | 19580408 | 20120829 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /19 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg - three short plays as the Lad welcomes us to East Cheam Repertory Company. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958. Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays in the Lad's locality. Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays in the Lad's locality. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From April 1958. |
05 | 13 | The Foreign Legion | 19580415 | 20120905 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta. But he gets duped into making an appearance on the frontline. Stars Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958. The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. Starring Tony Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. |
05 | 14 | Sunday Afternoon At Home | 19580422 | 20120912/15 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Bored and miserable at home, the Lad tries to decide what to do. Classic episode starring Tony Hancock as The Lad Himself. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. With: Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958. Bored and miserable, the Lad tries to decide what to do. Bored and miserable, the Lad tries to decide what to do. Classic episode starring Tony Hancock and Sid James. From April 1958. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's much-loved comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. |
05 | 15 | The Grappling Game | 19580429 | 20110403/04 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad Himself and Miss Pugh go to the wrestling, with a shock result! Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958. The Lad Himself and Miss Pugh go to the wrestling, with a shock result! Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From April 1958. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. |
05 | 16 | The Junk Man | 19580506 | 20110406 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /16 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. |
05 | 17 | Hancock's War | 19580513 | 20110413 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad impresses the vicar with tales of his heroic exploits in Military Intelligence. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. The Lad impresses the vicar with tales of his heroic exploits in Military Intelligence. Stars Tony Hancock. From May 1958. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. |
05 | 18 | The Prize Money | 19580520 | 20110420 (BBC7) /13 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /11 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1958. The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show. Stars Tony Hancock and Kenneth Williams. From May 1958. |
05 | 19 | The Threatening Letters | 19580527 | 20110427 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /12 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is full of the joys of Spring - until the postman arrives. |
05 | 20 | The Sleepless Night | 19580603 | 20110504 (BBC7) (BBC7) /19 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | The Lad tries to get a good night's sleep, but everybody else keeps him awake. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1958. The Lad tries to get a good night's sleep, but everybody else keeps him awake. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From June 1958. |
06 | 01 | The Smugglers | 19590929 | 20110511 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /26 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Returning from a holiday abroad, Sid tricks the Lad and Bill into sneaking in watches. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, Patricia Hayes and Noel Dryden. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1959. Returning from a holiday abroad, Sid tricks the Lad and Bill into smuggling watches. Returning from a holiday abroad, Sid tricks the Lad and Bill into smuggling watches. Stars Tony Hancock. From September 1959. |
06 | 02 | The Childhood Sweetheart | 19591006 | 20110518 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad sets off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Patricia Hayes. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959. The Lad sets off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before. Stars Tony Hancock and Patricia Hayes. From October 1959. |
06 | 03 | The Last Bus Home | 19591013 | 20110525/29/30 (BBC7) /17 (BBC7) /10 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | It's a long walk home in the rain when Sid, Bill and The Lad Himself get stranded. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell and Hugo Morton. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959. The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded, so face a long walk home in the rain. The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded, so face a long walk home in the rain. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From October 1959. |
06 | 04 | The Picnic | 19591020 | 20110601 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /16 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Bill, Sid and The Lad Himself eat al fresco to impress their dates from the local Palais. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Patricia Hayes, Ann Lancaster, Elizabeth Fraser and Wilfred Babbage. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959. The Lad, Bill and Sid eat al fresco to impress their dates from the local Palais. The Lad, Bill and Sid eat al fresco to impress their dates from the local Palais. Stars Tony Hancock. From October 1959. |
06 | 05 | The Gourmet | 19591027 | 20110608 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /20 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad thinks he's a connoisseur of food, so Sid enters him in an eating competition. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell and Hugh Morton. Special guest star: BBC sports commentator, Ray Glendenning. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959. The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, so Sid enters him for an eating competition. The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, so Sid enters him for an eating competition. Stars Tony Hancock. From October 1959. |
06 | 06 | The Elopement | 19591103 | 20110615 (BBC7) (BBC7) /31 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /05 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | With Bill suffering heartache, can Sid and The Lad Himself smooth the path to true love? |
06 | 07 | Fred's Pie Stall | 19591110 | 20110622 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad Himself is out to save one of Cheam's institutions that's threatened by a council closure. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Wilfred Babbage, Hugh Morton and Harry Towb. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959. The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure. Producer: Tom Ronald The Lad tries to save a Cheam institution threatened by council closure. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1959. |
06 | 08 | The Waxwork | 19591117 | 20110629 (BBC7) (BBC7) /05 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but the trouble is, it's not quite how he'd envisaged... Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr and Warren Mitchell. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959. The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged. Producer: Tom Ronald The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959. |
06 | 09 | Sid's Mystery Tours | 19591124 | 20110706 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Sid persuades the Lad to become a director of his guided tours company. But there's a snag..! Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell, Mavis Villers and Errol McKinnon. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Producer: Tom Ronald Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959. |
06 | 10 | The Fete | 19591201 | 20110713 (BBC7) /19 (BBC7) /28 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Sir Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Wilfred Babbage, Jack Watson and Hugh Morton. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959. The Lad rashly agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the East Cheam Garden Fete. |
06 | 11 | The Poetry Society | 19591208 | 20110720 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | The Lad's new avant garde friends produce some poetical gems - with a little help from Sid and Bill. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Fenella Fielding, Warren Mitchell and Fraser Kerr. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959. The lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill. |
06 | 12 | Hancock In Hospital | 19591215 | 20110727 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets a visit from Sid and Bill. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Joan Frank and Patricia Hayes. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959. Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit. |
06 | 13 | The Christmas Club | 19591222 | 20121219/22 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Wilfred Babbage, Hugh Morton and Frank Partington. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959. The lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1959. Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock. With: Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott. |
06 | 14 | The Impersonator | 19591229 | 20110803 (BBC7) /09 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | When he hears his soundalike in a TV commercial, the Lad heads straight to court. Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Peter Goodwright, Ann Lancaster, Jerry Stovin, Jack Watson, Ronald Wilson and Wilfrid Babbage. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959. |