A Visit To Russia
With East/West relations in crisis, Tony launches a diplomatic mission. Stars Kevin McNally. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015.
With East/West relations in crisis, the Lad takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission...
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.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Tony Hancock …. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane
Newly recorded score by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 14th December 1955.
A BBC Radio Comedy recreation for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 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 14 Dec 201511:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 6 Sep 201823:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 17 Sep 202007:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 17 Sep 202017:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 18 Sep 202005:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 18 Dec 202407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 18 Dec 202412:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 18 Dec 202418:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 19 Dec 202402:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.
