Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Nov 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 9^th Nov 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958. Show more

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 5: The Publicity Photograph

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Oct 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 5^th Oct 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Hancock's Car

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Nov 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 16^th Nov 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags galore when he is forced to move his motor. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 14: Sunday Afternoon at Home

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Jan 2008, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 7^th Dec 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Bored and miserable, the Lad tries to decide what to do. Classic episode starring Tony Hancock and Sid James. From April 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 3: The Male Suffragettes

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 24^th Jun 2020, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The lad says women hold men back, so he forms a group to re-establish male superiority. Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 1: The New Radio Series

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 14^th Sep 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 2: The Scandal Magazine

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 21^st Sep 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad takes action when a scurrilous article alleges he cavorted with a cigarette girl. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

The Junk Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Dec 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 28^th Dec 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

The Grappling Game

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Dec 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 14^th Dec 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad Himself and Miss Pugh go to the wrestling, with a shock result! Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From April 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

East Cheam Drama Festival

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Nov 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Nov 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays in the Lad's locality. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From April 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

The Foreign Legion

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Nov 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 30^th Nov 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

The Prize Money

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Jan 2008, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jan 2024, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show. Stars Tony Hancock and Kenneth Williams. From May 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Hancock's War

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Jan 2008, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 11^th Jan 2024, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad impresses the vicar with tales of his heroic exploits in Military Intelligence. Stars Tony Hancock. From May 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 19: The Threatening Letters

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Jan 2008, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 25^th Jan 2024, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad is full of the joys of Spring until the postman arrives. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James and Bill Kerr. From May 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 4: The Insurance Policy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 28^th Sep 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy? Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Episode 6: The Unexploded Bomb

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Oct 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 12^th Oct 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money. Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Hancock's School

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Oct 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 19^th Oct 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

Around the World in 80 Days

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Oct 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 26^th Oct 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The lad accepts a bet when challenged to copy Phileas Fogg's trip, but in far less time. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

The Americans Hit Town

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Oct 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Nov 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Visiting servicemen get Griselda excited and Sid is keen to rent out the Lad's rooms. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958. Show more

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Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5

The Sleepless Night

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Jan 2008, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 1^st Feb 2024, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

The Lad tries to get a good night's sleep, but everybody else keeps him awake. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From June 1958. Show more

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