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Hancock's Half Hour

Classic BBC comedy starring Tony Hancock, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

Radio 4 Extra,6 episodes

Episodes

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Series 4
Cyrano de Hancock
Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
02 Dec 1956,30 mins
Series 4
The Stolen Petrol
Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, aided by The Lad Himself.
09 Dec 1956,30 mins
Series 4
The Espresso Bar
Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee.
16 Dec 1956,30 mins
Series 4
The 13th of the Series
The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
06 Jan 1957,30 mins
Series 4
Almost a Gentleman
Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
13 Jan 1957,30 mins
Series 1
The Marriage Bureau
The time has come – the Lad Himself must get a job. Starring Tony Hancock.
08 Feb 1955,28 mins

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