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Tony Hancock Quiz

Tony Hancock was born on 12th May. Here is some questions about him and his hit show, from fan Hercules Grytpype Thynne.

1. What was Tony's middle name(s) in Hancock's Half Hour?

2. In The Blood Donor, Tony says that, out of every 13/6d you pay in National Insurance, 6 1/2d of it is spent on...

Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Donor (Frank Thornton), Nurse (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

3. Who stole/went off with Tony's Wine Gums in The Blood Donor, when they were both recovering?

4. Which of the HHH actors lived the longest, by a long chalk?

Hancock's Half Hour

5. Why couldn't they play Monopoly in Sunday Afternoon at Home?

6. Who brought Hancock's ashes back from Australia to the UK?

Tony Hancock

7. In The Lift, what did Tony and the lift operator do/play when they got stuck a second time?

8. In The Reunion Party what did Sid say Hancock's moniker was when he was in the Army, because of his big feet?

Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock)

9. In Hancock's Half Hour, what did Tony say his dad's job was?

10. What did Hancock's father do in real life?

The Rebel. Anthony Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

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