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A collection of items from a legendary actor and comedian are going on display at De Montfort University.

Tony Hancock was best known for the radio, and then TV programme, 'Hancock's Half Hour', in the 1950s and early 1960s.

Now, just after what would have been Tony Hancock's 100th birthday, the archive of artefacts, including Hancock鈥檚 trademark hat and coat, are being handed over to De Montfort University (DMU) to be stored, categorised and made available to view by students, academics and the public. It includes hundreds of items including photographs, audio and visual material and Mr Hancock's scripts.

It's been donated from the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society, of which Tim Elms is the acting archivist. The society formed in 1976, eight years after Hancock's death and has dedicated several decades to celebrating his career.

Tim told Ben Jackson why Leicester was chosen as the home of the archive, and what he thinks is Tony Hancock's enduring appeal.