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The Unknown Hancock. Tony Hancock. Copyright: BBC / Roger Hancock Limited
The Unknown Hancock

The Unknown Hancock

  • TV documentary
  • BBC Two
  • 2005
  • 1 episode

A unique insight into one of the most masterful clowns of the modern age, Tony Hancock. Features Peter McInnes, Graham Stark, Derek Scott, Sidi Scott, Ray Galton and more.

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Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr) Radio

Hancock's Half Hour

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC TV

Hancock's Half Hour

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Hancock's Forty-Three Minutes

Christmas special entertainment programme playing on the success of Hancock's Half Hour, featuring Tony hosting his own variety-type show.

Hancock At The Royal Festival Hall. Tony Hancock. Copyright: BBC TV

Hancock At The Royal Festival Hall

Comedy special recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, for star comedian Tony Hancock.

Hancock's. Image shows from L to R: Esmeralda Stavely-Smythe (June Whitfield), Swinging Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: ABC Television TV

Hancock's

Tony Hancock plays the manager of a London night club.

The Tony Hancock Show. Tony Hancock. Copyright: Jack Hylton Productions TV

The Tony Hancock Show

Comedy sketch series starring comedian Tony Hancock in his first television programme.

Tony Hancock

1958 Sketch Show

Hancock And Joan TV

Hancock And Joan

Biopic starring Ken Stott as troubled comic genius Tony Hancock and Maxine Peake as Joan Le Mesurier.

Tony Hancock: From Bournemouth To East Cheam. Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC Radio

Tony Hancock: From Bournemouth To East Cheam

Radio Solent documentary in which Steve Punt tells the story of the first true sitcom star, Tony Hancock, who grew up in Bournemouth.

My Hero: Ben Miller On Tony Hancock. Ben Miller. Copyright: BBC TV

My Hero: Ben Miller On Tony Hancock

Comedian Ben Miller explores the work of one of his greatest inspirations, sitcom legend Tony Hancock.

What's The Matter With Tony Slattery?. Tony Slattery TV

What's The Matter With Tony Slattery?

Documentary in which Tony Slattery looks at his mental health.

Robin Ince Radio

Tears Of A Clown

Robin Ince looks at the enduring cliché of the Sad Clown and the relationship between stand-up comedy and mental health.

Radio 4 Radio

A Story Of Our Time: What Happened To Hancock?

Documentary about Tony Hancock, hearing from many of his colleagues and co-stars.

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