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The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961.

The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961. Stars Tony Hancock and June Whitfield.

The Lad creates havoc in hospital.  

Starring Tony Hancock 

The classic TV episode of 'Hancock', re-created before an invited audience in Pye Records' London studio in October 1961.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Hancock …. Tony Hancock
Nurse …. June Whitfield
Mr Johnson …. Frank Thornton
Mrs Forsythe/Second Nurse …. Annie Leake
Dr McTaggart …. Patrick Cargill
Mr Thomas …. Hugh Lloyd
Doctor in Casualty …. John Bluthal

Originally broadcast on BBC TV in June 1961

Re-recording first released on Pye Records in 1961

First broadcast on BBC 7 in June 2008.

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