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.
Press clippings
Tony Hancock's infamous ITV sitcom to be released
Hancock, the infamous ITV sitcom Tony Hancock made with ATV after his split from writers Galton & Simpson and the BBC, is to be released on DVD for the first time this spring. The 13 episodes have not been seen in more than 50 years.
British Comedy Guide, 21st March 2022But he [Tony Hancock] is squandering his strongest point in Hancock. Instead of subtle characterisation and inspired soliloquy he is giving us an almost second-hand characterisation from a decidedly second-rate script.
Dennis Potter, Daily Herald, 1st February 1963This time there were fewer verbal pyrotechnics, but more visual humour. It is too early yet to say whether Hancock was wise to accept this new format. But the important thing is that he still makes us laugh.
Dennis Potter, Daily Herald, 4th January 1963