The Trial of Father Christmas
Hancock鈥檚 Strolling Players鈥� cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be. Stars Kevin McNally. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015.
The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.
Between 1954 and 1959, 麻豆社 Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's classic sitcom Hancock's Half Hour. 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.
After a highly acclaimed first series, another five were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's 麻豆社 Radio Theatre.
Tony Hancock 鈥�. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr 鈥�. Kevin Eldon
Sid James 鈥�. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams 鈥�. Robin Sebastian
Andre Melly 鈥�. Susy Kane
With:
Simon Greenall
John Finnemore
Newly recorded score by the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the 麻豆社 Light Programme on the 21st December 1955.
Recreated by 麻豆社 Radio Comedy for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 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 |
| Graham Stark | John Finnemore |
| Writer | Ray Galton |
| Writer | Alan Simpson |
| Producer | Ed Morrish |
| Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
Mon 21 Dec 2015 11:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Boxing Day 2017 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Wed 23 Dec 2020 08:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 23 Dec 2020 12:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 23 Dec 2020 19:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Boxing Day 2020 12:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Day 2024 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Day 2024 12:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Day 2024 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Boxing Day 2024 02:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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