Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | The Matador | 20141031 | 20160719 (BBC7) 20160720 (BBC7) 20241023 (BBC7) 20241024 (BBC7) 20160712 (R4) | Tony books a holiday with Sid's travel agency unaware he also runs a bullfighting business Tonight's episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business - Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. The Matador was last broadcast in October 1955. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Tonight's episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business.... Long-lost, classic Hancock dramas, newly recorded and starring Kevin McNally.Tonight's episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives, until four highly successful series lovingly reimagined them before a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. In this recreation: Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business.... Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Andree Melly - Susy Kane Classic Hancock score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. The original version of ‘The Matador' was first broadcast in July, 1955. A BBC Studios production first broadcast on Radio 4 in October 2014. Tony uses Sid's travel agency for a Spanish holiday, not knowing that he also books bullfighters. With Kevin McNally. From 2014. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSONs comedy classic Hancocks Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself.Tonights episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sids travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business.Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSONs comedy classic Hancocks Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself.Tonights episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sids travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business. |
| 01 | 01 | The Matador, Director's Commentary | 20141031 | 20160719 20160720 20180102 20160712 (R4) | The Missing Hancocks are five episodes of Hancock's Half Hour either missing or lost from the archive which BBC Radio 4 have remade to celebrate the show's 60th anniversary. In this 'directors' commentary' Andy Hamilton introduces the first episode of the series, The Matador. Andy stops the action as he talks to co-producer Neil Pearson and - the actor charged with playing the lad 'imself - Kevin McNally about the challenges, and joys, of recreating a 1950s sitcom in 2014. The conversation takes in the casting, production and even the music of the show, as well as what got changed in these new recordings. A must-listen for fans of good comedy and good radio - and, specifically, Hancock's Half Hour. Producer Ed Morrish. MADE FOR BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA. Andy Hamilton presents a lost episode, plus interviews with Neil Pearson and Kevin McNally In this directors' commentary Andy Hamilton introduces the first episode of the series, The Matador. Andy stops the action as he talks to co-producer Neil Pearson and - the actor charged with playing the lad 'imself - Kevin McNally about the challenges, and joys, of recreating a 1950s sitcom in 2014. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself.Tonight's episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business. Tony books a holiday with Sid's travel agency unaware he also runs a bullfighting business Tonight's episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business - Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. The Matador was last broadcast in October 1955. Produced by ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. Tonight's episode: The Matador. Tony uses Sid's travel agency to book a holiday in Spain, little knowing that Sid also runs a bullfighting business.... |
| 01 | 02 | The Newspaper | 20141107 | 20160726 (BBC7) 20160727 (BBC7) 20160726 20160727 20160719 (R4) | Tonight's episode: The Newspaper. Tony inherits a newspaper, and sets about changing the world. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. The Newspaper was last broadcast in February 1956. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Tony inherits a newspaper and sets about changing the world. |
| 01 | 03 | The Hancock Festival | 20141114 | 20160802 (BBC7) 20160803 (BBC7) 20160802 20160803 20160726 (R4) | Tonight's episode: The Hancock Festival. Inspired by Somerset Maugham's pay packet, Tony becomes a writer. His friends are recruited to bring his dramatic offerings to life. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The Hancock Festival was only ever broadcast once, in November 1954. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. The Hancock Festival was only ever broadcast once, in November 1954. |
| 01 | 04 | The Breakfast Cereal | 20141121 | 20160809 (BBC7) 20160810 (BBC7) 20160809 20160810 20160802 (R4) | Tonight's episode: The Breakfast Cereal. 'Tony changes his breakfast routine in search of that Zing, Pep and Get Up and Go feeling, and ends up in court. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. The Breakfast Cereal was last broadcast in April 1956. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Tony changes his breakfast routine, and ends up in court. |
| 01 | 05 LAST | The New Neighbour | 20141128 | 20160816 (BBC7) 20160817 (BBC7) 20160816 20160817 20160809 (R4) | Tony has a new neighbour, whose night-time routine is very, very suspicious. Tonight's episode: The New Neighbour. Tony has a new neighbour, whose night-time routine is very, very suspicious. - Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. The New Neighbour was last broadcast in March 1956. Produced by ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. Tonight's episode: The New Neighbour. Tony has a new neighbour, whose night-time routine is very, very suspicious..... |
| 02 | 01 | How Hancock Won The War | 20151123 | 20200827 (BBC7) 20200828 (BBC7) 20221005 (BBC7) 20180823 (R4) | Tony Hancock tells Andree how he got his war wound, which is a story you may find hard to believe... Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton and Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. But 20 went missing from the BBC 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 BBC Radio Theatre. The Lad Himself - Kevin McNally Andree Melly - Susy Kane Newly recorded score by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956. Recreated for broadcast by BBC Radio Comedy for BBC Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015. Tony tells Andree about his war wound, which is a story one may find hard to believe. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton and Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. But 20 went missing from the BBC archives and had not been heard since their original transmission - until these faithful re-imaginings. BILL KERR - .KEVIN ELDON SID JAMES - .SIMON GREENALL KENNETH WILLIAMS - .ROBIN SEBASTIAN Andree Melly - .SUSY KANE Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, after a highly successful first series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself. Tonight's episode: How Hancock Won The War. Tony tells Andree how he got his war wound, which is a story you may find hard to believe... Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. How Hancock Won The War was last broadcast in February 1956. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - until these faithful re-imaginings. After a highly acclaimed first series, another five of the twenty were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. CAST: ‘How Hancock Won The War' was originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956 This re-creation was first broadcast on BBC R4 in November 2015 ~Missing Hancocks, The |
| 02 | 02 | The Red Planet | 20151130 | 20200903 (BBC7) 20200904 (BBC7) 20221012 (BBC7) 20160617 (R4) | Tony Hancock takes up astronomy, and discovers something terrible among the stars. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC 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 BBC Radio Theatre. The Lad Himself - Kevin McNally Andree Melly - Susy Kane Newly recorded score by the BBC Concert Orchestra Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955. Recreated for broadcast by BBC Radio Comedy for BBC Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015. Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - until these faithful re-imaginings. BILL KERR - .KEVIN ELDON SID JAMES - .SIMON GREENALL KENNETH WILLIAMS - .ROBIN SEBASTIAN Andree Melly - .SUSY KANE Tony takes up astronomy, and discovers something terrible among the stars. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - until these faithful re-imaginings. After a highly acclaimed first series, another five of the twenty were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. CAST: ‘The Red Planet' was originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955 This re-creation was first broadcast on BBC R4 in November 2015 Tonight's episode: The Red Planet. Tony takes up astronomy, and discovers something terrible among the stars. Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. The Red Planet was first broadcast on the 30th November, 1955. Produced be ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, after a highly successful first series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself. Produced be Ed Morrish & Neil Pearson. Missing In Austin, Texas Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - ¦ until these faithful re-imaginings. The Lad Himself - ¦. Kevin McNally BILL KERR - ¦.KEVIN ELDON SID JAMES - ¦.SIMON GREENALL KENNETH WILLIAMS - ¦.ROBIN SEBASTIAN Andree Melly - ¦.SUSY KANE Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - ¦ until these faithful re-imaginings. After a highly acclaimed first series, another five of the twenty were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. - The Red Planet' was originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955 |
| 02 | 03 | The Marriage Bureau | 20151207 | 20200910 (BBC7) 20200911 (BBC7) 20221019 (BBC7) 20180830 (R4) | Hear the ORIGINAL 'lost' recording of this 1955 episode on Wednesday 26th October on BBC Radio 4 Extra To get you in the mood - here is the 2015 recreation! ******************************************************** Tony Hancock needs a job, but can't get one as an unmarried man. Luckily, Sidney James has a proposal. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC 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 BBC Radio Theatre. Margaret Cabourn-Smith - Moira Lister Newly recorded score by the BBC Concert Orchestra Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1955. Recreated for broadcast by BBC Radio Comedy for BBC Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015. Hancock needs to get married to get a job. A 1955 original re-recorded in in 2015. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - until these faithful re-imaginings. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, 20 episodes of the show went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission, until this series of faithful re-imaginings. These episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast, This episode: The Marriage Bureau. Tony needs a job, but can't get one as an unmarried man. Luckily, SIDNEY JAMES has a proposal. The Marriage Bureau was originally broadcast in February 1955. BILL KERR - .KEVIN ELDON SID JAMES - .SIMON GREENALL KENNETH WILLIAMS - .ROBIN SEBASTIAN A BBC Radio Comedy Production Tonight's episode: The Marriage Bureau. Tony needs a job, but can't get one as an unmarried man. Luckily, SIDNEY JAMES has a proposal... Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and MARGARET CABOURN-SMITH. The Marriage Bureau was last broadcast in February 1955. Produced be ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. Tony needs a job, but cannot get one as an unmarried man. Luckily, Sidney has a proposal. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, after a highly successful first series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. Produced be ED MORRISH & NEIL PEARSON. |
| 02 | 04 | A Visit To Russia | 20151214 | 20200917 (BBC7) 20200918 (BBC7) 20180906 (R4) | Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, 20 episodes of the show went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission, until this series of faithful re-imaginings. These episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast, This episode: A Visit To Russia. With East/West relations in crisis, Tony takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission... Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra. A Visit To Russia was first broadcast on the Light Programme on 14th December 1955. CAST: Andree Melly - Susy Kane Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. A BBC Radio Comedy Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015. Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia. A 1955 original re-recorded in in 2015. This episode: A Visit To Russia'. With East/West relations in crisis, Tony takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission... Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra. A Visit To Russia' was first broadcast on the Light Programme on 14th December 1955. This episode: ‘A Visit To Russia'. With East/West relations in crisis, Tony takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission... Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra. ‘A Visit To Russia' was first broadcast on the Light Programme on 14th December 1955. BILL KERR - .KEVIN ELDON SID JAMES - .SIMON GREENALL KENNETH WILLIAMS - .ROBIN SEBASTIAN Andree Melly - .SUSY KANE Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, after a highly successful first series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself. Tonight's episode: A Visit To Russia. With East/West relations in crisis, Tony takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission... Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. A Visit To Russia was first broadcast on the 14th December 1955. Produced be ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. With east/west relations in crisis, Tony decides to launch his very own diplomatic mission Produced be ED MORRISH & NEIL PEARSON. |
| 02 | 05 LAST | The Trial Of Father Christmas | 20151221 | 20201223 (BBC7) 20201226 (BBC7) 20171226 (R4) | The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton and Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. But 20 went missing from the BBC 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 BBC Radio Theatre. Andre Melly - Susy Kane With Simon Greenall and John Finnemore Newly recorded score by the BBC Concert Orchestra Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 21 December 1955. Recreated for broadcast by BBC Radio Comedy for BBC Radio 4 and first broadcast in December 2015. The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players with a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton and Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. But 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission - until these faithful re-imaginings. Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's comedy classic Hancock's Half Hour. The first modern sitcom, it made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton and Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives, and have not been heard since their original transmission nearly sixty years ago. Now, after a highly successful first series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast led by Kevin McNally as The Lad Himself. Tonight's episode: The Trial Of Father Christmas. For the show's contribution to the festive season, The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be... Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian, Susy Kane and John Finnemore. The Trial Of Father Christmas was first broadcast on the 21st December 1955. Produced be Ed Morrish & Neil Pearson. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. Produced be Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Sadly, 20 episodes of the show went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission, until this series of faithful re-imaginings. These episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring a stellar cast. This episode: The Trial Of Father Christmas. For the show's contribution to the festive season, The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be. First broadcast on the 21st December 1955. CAST: BILL KERR - .KEVIN ELDON SID JAMES - .SIMON GREENALL KENNETH WILLIAMS - .ROBIN SEBASTIAN Andre Melly - .SUSY KANE Produced by ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. |
| 03 | 01 | A Holiday In France | 20170314 | 20170321 (BBC7) 20170322 (BBC7) 20210217 (BBC7) 20240807 (BBC7) 20240808 (BBC7) 20170321 20170322 20210217 20180712 (R4) 20171227 (RW) | A recreation of a missing classic episode of Hancock's Half Hour. Also missing for the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of the series by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this recreation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe. A Holiday In France' sees Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend - but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Harry Secombe - Andy Secombe Andree Melly - Suzy Kane The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recreated in the BBC Radio Theatre. The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson The original version was broadcast on the 19th April, 1955. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017. Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend, but they end up in Paris. Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend, but they end up in Paris. Stars Andy Secombe. From March 2017. The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. Something else has gone missing in this episode from the second series - the lad 'imself, who had absconded to Rome. In 1955, he was replaced for the first three episodes by the Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this recreation, he has been replaced by Andy Secombe - Harry's son. Not heard since then, this is a real piece of comedy history. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. Now, after two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. A Holiday In France: Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Andy Secombe, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. A Holiday In France was first broadcast on the 19th April, 1955. Produced by Ed Morrish & Neil Pearson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017. Tonight's episode: A Holiday In France. Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree. Also missing for the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of the series by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this recreation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe. A Holiday In France: Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But twenty episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recreated in the BBC Radio Theatre. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2017. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. Tonight's episode: A Holiday In France.HARRY SECOMBE and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree. A BBC Studios Production. |
| 03 | 02 | The Crown Jewels | 20170321 | 20170328 (BBC7) 20170329 (BBC7) 20210224 (BBC7) 20240814 (BBC7) 20240815 (BBC7) 20180719 (R4) 20171228 (RW) | A re-creation of a missing classic episode of Hancock's Half Hour. Also missing from the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of the series by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this re-creation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe. The Crown Jewels. As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. Bill and Harry decide to show Andree, recently arrived from Paris, the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal The Crown Jewels. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Harry Secombe - Andy Secombe Andree Melly - Suzy Kane The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton & Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, 20 original episodes are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-created in the BBC Radio Theatre. The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson The original version was broadcast on the 26th April, 1955. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2017. Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels. With Hancock absent, Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels. Stars Andy Secombe. From 2017. The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. Something else has gone missing in this episode from the second series - the lad 'imself, who had absconded to Rome. In 1955, he was replaced for the first three episodes by the Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this recreation, he has been replaced by Andy Secombe - Harry's son. Not heard since then, this is a real piece of comedy history. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. Now, after two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: The Crown Jewels. As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the Crown Jewels. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Andy Secombe, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. The Crown Jewels was first broadcast on the 26th April, 1955. Produced by Ed Morrish & Neil Pearson. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton & Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, twenty episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-created in the BBC Radio Theatre. Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. |
| 03 | 03 | The Racehorse | 20170328 | 20240821 (BBC7) 20240822 (BBC7) 20170404 (BBC7) 20170405 (BBC7) 20210303 (BBC7) 20210306 (BBC7) 20170404 20170405 20210303 20210306 20180726 (R4) 20171229 (RW) | A re-creation of a missing classic episode of Hancock's Half Hour. Also missing from the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of series 3 by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this re-creation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe. Harry Secombe - Andy Secombe Andree Melly - Susy Kane The Racehorse. With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs doesn't deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton & Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-created in the BBC Radio Theatre. The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson The original version was broadcast on the 3rd May, 1955. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2017. Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill opts to spend it on a horse. Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on - a racehorse. What could go wrong? Stars Andy Secombe. From 2017. A re-creation of a missing classic episode of Hancock's Half Hour. Also missing from the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of series 3 by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this re-creation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe. Harry Secombe - Andy Secombe Andree Melly - Susy Kane The Racehorse. With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs doesn't deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton & Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-created in the BBC Radio Theatre. The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson The original version was broadcast on the 3rd May, 1955. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2017. Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill opts to spend it on a horse. Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on - a racehorse. What could go wrong? Stars Andy Secombe. From 2017. Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. Something else has gone missing in this episode from the second series - the lad 'imself, who had absconded to Rome. In 1955, he was replaced for the first three episodes by the Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this recreation, he has been replaced by Andy Secombe - Harry's son. Not heard since then, this is a real piece of comedy history. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. Now, after two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: The Racehorse. With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs doesn't deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Andy Secombe, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. The Racehorse was first broadcast on the 3rd May, 1955. Produced by Ed Morrish & Neil Pearson. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017. Also missing from the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of the series by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe. In this re-creation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Galton & Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. Sadly, twenty episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-created in the BBC Radio Theatre. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2017. Produced by ED MORRISH and NEIL PEARSON. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. |
| 03 | 04 | A Visit To Swansea | 20170404 | 20170411 (BBC7) 20170412 (BBC7) 20210210 (BBC7) 20170411 20170412 20210210 20180802 (R4) | The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. Something else had gone missing at the start of this series - The Lad Himself, who had absconded to Rome. In 1955, he was replaced for the first three episodes by the Goon Show's HARRY SECOMBE, who in this recreation has been replaced by Andy Secombe - Harry's son. After Tony returned from his jaunt the writers Galton and Simpson ensured he wasn't allowed to forget who had saved his bacon, so in this episode, for one show only, both Tony and Harry appeared together in Hancock's Half Hour. Not heard since then, this is a real piece of comedy history. Tonight's episode: A Visit to Swansea. Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of HARRY SECOMBE. This episode was first broadcast on the 10th May 1955. Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Andy Secombe, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. A Visit to Swansea. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS and launched RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. Now, after two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017. A BBC Studios Production. |
| 03 | 05 LAST | The Three Sons | 20170411 | 20170418 (BBC7) 20170419 (BBC7) 20210203 (BBC7) 20210206 (BBC7) 20241009 (BBC7) 20241010 (BBC7) 20170418 20170419 20210203 20210206 20180809 (R4) | The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Radio Show Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. Not heard since then, this is a real piece of comedy history. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS and launched RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. Now, after two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: The Three Sons. This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock Written by RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON, and with the classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Andy Secombe, KEVIN ELDON, SIMON GREENALL, ROBIN SEBASTIAN and SUSY KANE. The Three Sons was first broadcast on the 21st June, 1955. This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons. A modern morality tale of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of TONY HANCOCK, SID JAMES and KENNETH WILLIAMS and launched RAY GALTON and ALAN SIMPSON on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But twenty episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. After two highly successful series, another five episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. CAST: The original version of ‘The Three Sons' was first broadcast on the 21st June, 1955. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2017. A BBC Studios Production. The original version of The Three Sons' was first broadcast on the 21st June, 1955. Kevin McNally The original version of The Three Sons was first broadcast on the 21st June, 1955. A modern morality tale of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by The Lad himself. ‘The Missing Hancocks' recreates the classic ‘Hancock's Half Hour' episodes that have been wiped or lost from the archive. The first modern sitcom, ‘Hancock's Half Hour' made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC archives. After two highly successful initial series, another five episodes have been lovingly re-recorded here in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Harry Secombe - Andy Secombe Andree Melly - Susy Kane Producers: Neil Pearson and Paul Sheehan A modern morality tale of in the form of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons. Stars Kevin McNally. From April 2017. This recreation: is a modern morality tale of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by The Lad himself. Classic Hancock score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. The lost original recording was first broadcast on the 21st June, 1955. A modern morality tale of the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons. |
| 04 | 01 | The Winter Holiday | 20181206 | 20181213 (BBC7) 20181214 (BBC7) 20221116 (BBC7) 20181213 20181214 20221116 20221108 (R4) | The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after three highly successful series, another batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: The Winter Holiday. Tony Hancock takes a break from his job as a lift attendant and decides to head to the seaside for a fortnight in Brighton...in winter! Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. The Winter Holiday was first broadcast on the 16th November, 1955. Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday...in November. Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday\u2026 in November. Tonight's episode: The Winter Holiday.TONY HANCOCK takes a break from his job as a lift attendant and decides to head to the seaside for a fortnight in Brighton...in winter! |
| 04 | 02 | Department Store Santa | 20181213 | 20181220 (BBC7) 20181221 (BBC7) 20201231 (BBC7) 20210101 (BBC7) 20181220 20181221 20201231 20210101 20201224 (R4) | The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after three highly successful series, another batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock and Kerr are forced to stop claiming unemployment benefits by the Ministry Of Labour, so the Lad Himself takes on a job as Santa in Sid's department store. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The Department Store Santa was first broadcast on the 14th December, 1954. Written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa. |
| 04 | 03 | The Diamond Ring | 20191105 | 20191112 (BBC7) 20191113 (BBC7) 20221109 (BBC7) 20191112 20191113 20221109 20221101 (R4) | The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock finds a diamond ring, but when Moira gets it into her head that marriage is in the air, Tony is forced to turn to Sid for help. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The Diamond Ring was first broadcast on 9th November 1954. Produced by Neil Pearson & Hayley Sterling. Hancock finds a diamond ring - and a heap of trouble. |
| 04 | 04 | Prime Minister Hancock | 20191218 | 20191225 (BBC7) 20191226 (BBC7) 20221102 (BBC7) 20240918 (BBC7) 20240919 (BBC7) 20191225 20191226 20221102 20221025 (R4) | The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock stands for Parliament, with no success whatsoever. But in his dreams he's swept to power on a landslide, and the country salutes......Prime Minister Hancock. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane. Prime Minister Hancock was first broadcast on the 31st May, 1955. Produced by Neil Pearson & Hayley Sterling. Hancock stands for Parliament and dreams he becomes prime minister. Tonight's episode: Hancock stands for Parliament, with no success whatsoever. But in his dreams he's swept to power on a landslide, and the country salutes....Prime Minister Hancock. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives, until four highly successful series lovingly reimagined them before a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. In this recreation: The Lad stands for Parliament, with no success whatsoever. But in his dreams he's swept to power on a landslide, and the country salutes... Prime Minister Hancock. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Andree Melly - Suzy Kane Classic Hancock score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. Producers: Neil Pearson and Hayley Sterling. The original version of ‘Prime Minister Hancock' was first broadcast on the 31st May, 1955. A BBC Studios production first broadcast on Radio 4 in December 2019. Hancock stands for Parliament and sweeps to power as the Prime Minister... in his dreams. The Lad unsuccessfully stands for Parliament. But in his dreams he becomes PM with a landslide. With Kevin McNally. From 2019. The lost original recording was first heard on the 31st May, 1955. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister. The Lad fails in his quest to become an MP. But in his dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister! Stars Kevin McNally. |
| 04 | 05 | Christmas At Aldershot | 20191225 | 20200101 (BBC7) 20200102 (BBC7) 20200101 20200102 | The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive. And as if that wasn't bad enough, his commanding officer turns out to be one Sidney James..... Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Christmas At Aldershot was first broadcast on the 21st December, 1954. Produced by Neil Pearson & Hayley Sterling. Tonight's episode: Hancock is looking forward to Christmas -- but then his call-up papers arrive. And as if that wasn't bad enough, his commanding officer turns out to be one SIDNEY JAMES.... Hancock is looking forward to Christmas -- but then his call-up papers arrive... |
| 04 | 06 | The Counterfeiter | 20200101 | 20200108 (BBC7) 20200109 (BBC7) 20240516 (BBC7) 20200108 20200109 20240509 (R4) | The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock's fed up with Bill Kerr spending all day in bed, and decides to find him a job. But with Sid James involved, things were always going to get complicated. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The Counterfeiter was never recorded by the original team, and the cast and crew of The Missing Hancocks are proud to present a Hancock premiere. Produced by Neil Pearson & Hayley Sterling. Hancock tries to find Bill a job. But with a little help from Sid, all he finds is trouble This programme was first broadcast in January 2020. |
| 04 | 07 | New Year Resolutions | 20201231 | 20210107 (BBC7) 20210108 (BBC7) 20220105 (BBC7) 20220106 (BBC7) 20240103 (BBC7) 20240104 (BBC7) 20210107 20210108 20220105 20220106 20211229 (R4) | The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane, and with a special guest appearance by Paul Merton. New Year's Resolutions was first broadcast on the 4th January, 1956. Produced by Neil Pearson & Hayley Sterling. Written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson Music recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian A BBC Studios Production Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well. Hancock announces his New Year Resolutions, confident he can stick to them. It doesn't go well. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity. Starring Kevin McNally, The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. Cast: Hancock - Kevin McNally With: Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian, Susy Kane and a special guest appearance by Paul Merton. Written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson. A BBC Studios Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2020. The Lad announces his New Year Resolutions - confident he can stick to them. It doesn't go well. Stars Kevin McNally. From 2020. The Lad announces his New Year Resolutions confident he can stick to them. It doesn't go well. Bill is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity. Starring Kevin McNally as Tony Hancock. Recreated episode of the classic sitcom. 20 were missing from the BBC archives. Special guest: Paul Merton Written by Galton & Simpson. Producer: Neil Pearson & Hayley Sterling. Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 4th January, 1956. A BBC Studios Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2020. The Lad announces his New Year Resolutions confident he can stick to them. It doesn't go well. Stars Kevin McNally. From 2020. Tonight's episode: Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them.BILL KERR is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity. The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Susy Kane, and with a special guest appearance by Paul Merton. New Year's Resolutions was first broadcast on the 4th January, 1956. Produced by Neil Pearson and Hayley Sterling. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson Music recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian A BBC Studios Production |
| 04 | 08 LAST | The Christmas Eve Party | 20211221 | 20211228 (BBC7) 20211229 (BBC7) 20240102 (BBC7) 20211228 20211229 20231226 (R4) | The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: When Hancock throws a noisy party his neighbours, full of the Christmas spirit, take him to court. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The Christmas Eve Party was first broadcast on the 28th December, 1954. Produced by Neil Pearson and Paul Sheehan. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson Music recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. A BBC Studios Production. Hancock throws a Christmas party and finds himself in court. The Missing Hancocks recreates those episodes of the classic Hancock's Half Hour that have been wiped or lost from the archive. The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history. But 20 episodes of the show were missing from the BBC archives. Now, after four highly successful series, the final batch of those episodes have been lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Tonight's episode: When Hancock throws a noisy party his neighbours, full of the Christmas spirit, take him to court. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, and with the classic score re-recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the show stars Kevin McNally, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Robin Sebastian and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The Christmas Eve Party was first broadcast on the 28th December, 1954. Produced by Neil Pearson & Paul Sheehan. Written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson Music recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian. A BBC Studios Production. This programme was first broadcast in December 2021 |