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Modern morality tale about rich, old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons. Stars Kevin McNally. Recreation from 2017.

A recreation of the missing episode 10 of series 2 of Hancock's Half Hour.

Modern morality tale which tells of the misadventures of rich, old Ebidiah Hancock and his triplet sons, all played by the Lad himself.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Tony Hancock …. Kevin McNally
Harry Secombe …. Andy Secombe
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane

The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history.

But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the BBC Archives. All missing episodes have now been lovingly re-recreated in the BBC Radio Theatre.

The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian.

Producers: Neil Pearson and Paul Sheehan

The lost original recording was first broadcast on 21st June, 1955.

A BBC Studios production for Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2017.

28 minutes

On radio

Next Wednesday07:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Tony HancockKevin McNally
Harry SecombeAndy Secombe
Bill KerrKevin Eldon
Sid JamesSimon Greenall
Kenneth WilliamsRobin Sebastian
Andree MellySusy Kane
WriterRay Galton
WriterAlan Simpson
ProducerNeil Pearson
ProducerPaul Sheehan

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Apr 201718:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 18 Apr 201707:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Apr 201717:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Apr 201722:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 19 Apr 201705:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 9 Aug 201823:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 3 Feb 202108:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 3 Feb 202112:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 3 Feb 202119:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 6 Feb 202112:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Oct 202407:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Oct 202412:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Oct 202418:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 10 Oct 202402:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Wednesday07:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Wednesday12:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Wednesday18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Thursday02:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Classic Hancock Clips

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