Hancock (1963)

TV sitcom
ITV1
1963
13 episodes (1 series)

Tony Hancock stars in a series of comical misadventures often sparked by his observations people-watching on a street corner.

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Series 1

1. The Assistant

Thursday 3^rd January 1963

Tony makes a bet that he can do just as good a day's work in a local department store as any of its long-term staff.

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock), Ian Fairblow (Allan Cuthbertson)

2. The Eye-Witness

Thursday 10^th January 1963

Standing in his regular spot outside the bank, Tony is eye-witness to an armed robbery. Sort of. His attempts to involve himself in the case soon backfire.

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Peter Dartford (Denholm Elliott), Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock)

3. Shooting Star

Thursday 17^th January 1963

Spotted by an avant-garde film director, Tony is plucked from obscurity and taken to star in his latest picture, a gritty drama about the stresses of a family with an argumentative husband/father.

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Rawlings (Judith Stott), Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock)

4. The Girl

Thursday 24^th January 1963

When a pretty young nurse stops and asks Tony's assistance with her footwear, he finds himself immediately infatuated, but forgets to ask her name or anything else about her.

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock), Eric Mathews (Tenniel Evans)

When Tony believes he's seen a pair of spies exchange information just feet from his pavement spot he is quick to do his duty and report to the police and secret service, but neither body finds his tale credulous...

6. The Memory Test

Thursday 7^th February 1963

Approached by a researcher for a television programme that tells interesting and prominent peoples' life stories, Tony is tasked with remembering a Wing Commander he served under during the war - for if he has a good tale to tell, he could appear on the screen himself!

7. The Early Call

Thursday 14^th February 1963

Tony needs to be awake no later than 7 am, but fears there's a strong chance he'll sleep in. Precautionary measures are called for.

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Stan Lovegrove (Brian Wilde), Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock)

8. The Craftsman

Thursday 21^st February 1963

Watching an instructional do-it-yourself programme through the television rental shop's window, Tony's pomposity gets the better of him - and a frustrated, hen-pecked husband who happens to be passing by is soon hiring his assistance for help in his own home!

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock), Gavin (Derek Nimmo)

9. The Night Out

Thursday 28^th February 1963

Waking up rather the worse for wear, Tony has no memory of the night just gone, nor any recognition of his surroundings. However, the mess of discarded bottles glasses and party streamers - plus a beautiful blonde asleep in the bedroom next door - convinces him he must have had a very good time indeed.

Hancock. Image shows from L to R: Vic (John Ronane), Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock)

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Overview
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Shop
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Hancock (1963)

Series 1

1. The Assistant

2. The Eye-Witness

3. Shooting Star

4. The Girl

5. The Man On The Corner

6. The Memory Test

7. The Early Call

8. The Craftsman

9. The Night Out

10. The Politician

11. The Reporter

12. The Writer

13. The Escort

Series 1

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