A Holiday in France
Harry Secombe and Bill are off to holiday in Southend, but they end up in Paris! Stars Andy Secombe. Recreation from 2017.
A recreation of the missing 1955 opening episode of series 2 of Hancock's Half Hour.
Also missing from the original show was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome.
The Goon Show's Harry Secombe replaced him for three episodes. In this recreation, Harry is portrayed by his son Andy Secombe.
Harry and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend-on-Sea - but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Harry Secombe 鈥�. Andy Secombe
Bill Kerr 鈥�. Kevin Eldon
Sid James 鈥�. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams 鈥�. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly 鈥�. Suzy Kane
The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history.
But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the 麻豆社 Archives. All missing episodes have now been lovingly re-recreated in the 麻豆社 Radio Theatre.
The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian.
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
The original show was broadcast on the 19th April, 1955 on the 麻豆社 Light Programme.
A 麻豆社 Studios production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Harry Secombe | Andy Secombe |
| 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
Tue 14 Mar 2017 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Tue 21 Mar 2017 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Mar 2017 17:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Mar 2017 22:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 22 Mar 2017 05:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Wed 27 Dec 2017 18:30麻豆社 Radio Wales- Thu 12 Jul 2018 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 08:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 12:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 19:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Aug 2024 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 17 Jun 2026 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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