How Hancock Won the War
The Lad tells Andree about his war wound. You may find it hard to believe. Stars Kevin McNally. 1956 episode recreated in 2015.
Tony Hancock tells Andree how he got his war wound, which is a story you may find hard to believe...
Between 1954 and 1959, 大象传媒 Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the 大象传媒 archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission鈥� until these faithful re-imaginings.
This is another lost episode lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's 大象传媒 Radio Theatre.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
The Lad Himself 鈥�. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr 鈥�. Kevin Eldon
Sid James 鈥�. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams 鈥�. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly 鈥�. Susy Kane
Classic score newly recorded by the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra.
Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the 大象传媒 Light Programme in February 1956
Recreated by 大象传媒 Radio Comedy for 大象传媒 Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tony Hancock | Kevin McNally |
| Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
| Sid James | Simon Greenall |
| Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
| Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
| Writer | Ray Galton |
| Writer | Alan Simpson |
| Producer | Ed Morrish |
| Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
Mon 23 Nov 2015 11:30大象传媒 Radio 4- Thu 23 Aug 2018 23:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 07:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 17:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Aug 2020 05:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 08:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 12:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 19:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday 07:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday 12:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday 18:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Thursday 02:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
Classic Hancock Clips
A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.