Hancock's Ashes
In 1968 Willie Rushton brought Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain from Australia. What might have happened? Stars Ewan Bailey.
After comedy legend Tony Hancock took his own life in Sydney in June 1968, fellow performer Willie Rushton brought his ashes back to Britain from Australia.
Starring Ewan Bailey.
Based on a real event, Caroline and David Stafford’s drama imagines what might have happened behind-the-scenes...
Willie Rushton ..... Ewan Bailey
Brian Foster ..... Richard Dillane
Danny the Deserter ..... Paul Heath
Stewardess ..... Roslyn Hill
Director: Marc Beeby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2014.
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The Missing Hancocks
Five long-lost vintage Hancock episodes newly recorded, starring Kevin McNally.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Willie Rushton | Ewan Bailey |
| Brian Foster | Richard Dillane |
| Danny the Deserter | Paul Heath |
| Stewardess | Roslyn Hill |
| Writer | Caroline Stafford |
| Writer | David Stafford |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
Broadcasts
Thu 30 Oct 201414:15BBC Radio 4- Mon 13 Mar 201714:15BBC Radio 4
- Wed 3 Apr 201911:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 3 Apr 201921:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 13 May 202415:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 13 May 202421:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 14 May 202405:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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