I'm absolutely amazed that The Lad hasn't a pure Hancock thread of his own, and feel honoured to create same, as I wanted to post this :-
LOVE the photo in this article on BCG:
https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/features/hancocks-half-hour-on-the-stage-at-70/
And can't believe, with all the books I have on Hankers, I have never seen this one!
They all look SO happy, and love the sheer joy on Mario Fabrizi's face - oh dear, what I would give to have been there in that room, which looks like the 23 Railway Cuttings front room TV set.
Mario Fabrizi - died far, far too young at only 38 in 1963, from it seems extreme stress brought on by a lack of acting work being offered to him - such a shame, as always enjoyed his appearances on TV and film.