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, 成人快手 Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the 成人快手 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 成人快手 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 成人快手 Concert Orchestra.
Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the 成人快手 Light Programme in February 1956
Recreated by 成人快手 Radio Comedy for 成人快手 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成人快手 Radio 4- Thu 23 Aug 2018 23:00成人快手 Radio 4
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A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.