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Briers on Hancock An Echo of Remembered Laughter

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Had he lived, Tony Hancock would have celebrated his 70th birthday today. Richard Briers presents an affectionate tribute to his memory - the story of a man who simply refused to believe he was one of the greatest comic talents this country has ever produced. With contributions from Dennis Main Wilson ,
Denis Norden , George Fairweather , Ray Galton , Alan Simpson , Hugh Lloyd , John Freeman , Sid James and Bill Kerr.
Producer Richard Edis (First b 'cast on BBC Radio WM) (A series of repeats of Hancock's Half Hour begins next Sunday at 10.15pm)
BBC RADIO COLLECTION CASSETTES: Hancock's Half Hour 15 now available

Contributors

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Tony Hancock
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Richard Briers
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Dennis Main Wilson
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Denis Norden
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George Fairweather
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Ray Galton
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Alan Simpson
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Hugh Lloyd
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John Freeman
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Sid James
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Bill Kerr.
Producer:
Richard Edis
Source: Radio Times

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