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Hancock's Half Hour Series 5 Episodes

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  1. The Sleepless Night

    20/20 The Lad tries to get a good night's sleep, but everybody else keeps him awake.

  2. The Threatening Letters

    19/20 The Lad is full of the joys of Spring until the postman arrives.

  3. The Prize Money

    18/20 The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show.

  4. Hancock's War

    17/20 The Lad impresses the vicar with tales of his heroic exploits in Military Intelligence.

  5. The Junk Man

    16/20 Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly.

  6. The Grappling Game

    15/20 The Lad Himself and Miss Pugh go to the wrestling, with a shock result!

  7. Sunday Afternoon at Home

    14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad tries to decide what to do.

  8. The Foreign Legion

    13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance

  9. East Cheam Drama Festival

    12/20 Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays in the Lad's locality.

  10. Hancock's Car

    11/20 Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags when he is forced to move his motor.

  11. The Election Candidate

    10/20 The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Sid James and Kenneth Williams.

  12. The Americans Hit Town

    9/20 Visiting servicemen get Griselda excited and Sid is keen to rent out the Lad's rooms.

  13. Around the World in 80 Days

    8/20 The lad accepts a bet when challenged to copy Phileas Fogg's trip, but in far less time.

  14. Hancock's School

    7/20 Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning.

  15. The Unexploded Bomb

    6/20 When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money.

  16. The Publicity Photograph

    5/20 The Lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera.

  17. The Insurance Policy

    4/20 Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy?

  18. The Male Suffragettes

    3/20 The lad says women hold men back, so he forms a group to re-establish male superiority.

  19. The Scandal Magazine

    2/20 The Lad takes action when a scurrilous article alleges he cavorted with a cigarette girl.

  20. The New Radio Series

    1/20 Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.