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The Radio Ham: Pye's Re-recording

The Lad Himself talks to the world. The original TV-only episode performed before an audience 60 years ago, in October 1961.

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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV in June 1961

Re-recording first released on Pye Records in 1961

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ 7 in July 2008.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 May 2024 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 10 Aug 2011 08:00
  • Wed 10 Aug 2011 12:00
  • Wed 10 Aug 2011 19:00
  • Sat 13 Aug 2011 14:00
  • Sat 1 Oct 2011 14:30
  • Wed 13 Oct 2021 08:00
  • Wed 13 Oct 2021 12:00
  • Wed 13 Oct 2021 19:00
  • Wed 15 May 2024 07:30
  • Wed 15 May 2024 12:30
  • Wed 15 May 2024 18:30
  • Thu 16 May 2024 02:30