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, 麻豆社 Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the 麻豆社 archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission鈥� until these faithful re-imaginings.
This is another lost episode lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's 麻豆社 Radio Theatre.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
The Lad Himself 鈥�. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr 鈥�. Kevin Eldon
Sid James 鈥�. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams 鈥�. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly 鈥�. Susy Kane
Classic score newly recorded by the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra.
Produced by Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the 麻豆社 Light Programme in February 1956
Recreated by 麻豆社 Radio Comedy for 麻豆社 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 2015 11:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Thu 23 Aug 2018 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 07:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 17:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Aug 2020 05:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 08:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 12:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 2022 19:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Feb 2025 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Feb 2025 12:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Feb 2025 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 6 Feb 2025 02:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Classic Hancock Clips
A selection of memorable moments from the surviving episodes of Hancock's Half Hour.