How Hancock Won the War
The Lad tells Andree about his war wound. You may find it hard to believe. Stars Kevin McNally. 1956 episode recreated in 2015.
Tony Hancock tells Andree how he got his war wound, which is a story you may find hard to believe...
Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission… until these faithful re-imaginings.
This is another lost episode lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's BBC Radio Theatre.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
The Lad Himself …. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane
Classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956
Recreated by BBC Radio Comedy for BBC Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tony Hancock | Kevin McNally |
| Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
| Sid James | Simon Greenall |
| Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
| Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
| Writer | Ray Galton |
| Writer | Alan Simpson |
| Producer | Ed Morrish |
| Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
Mon 23 Nov 201511:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 23 Aug 201823:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 27 Aug 202007:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Aug 202017:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Aug 202005:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 202208:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 202212:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 202219:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Feb 202507:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Feb 202512:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Feb 202518:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 6 Feb 202502:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
Classic Hancock Clips
A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.
