British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd December 1957

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:05pm
30 min
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 9 - The Lawyer: The Crown v Sidney James

Hancock is called in to defend petty criminal Sid James, but ends up in the dock himself. Can he get either - or both - of them off the hook?

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 10 - King Solomon's Mines

Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Before Your Very Eyes. Credit: Associated-Rediffusion Television, Jack Hylton Productions

Before Your Very Eyes

Series 3, Episode 2

Sketch show starring Arthur Askey.

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