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Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastHancock's 43 MinutesIn this podcast, we look at Hancock’s first television Christmas special from the third series, Hancock’s 43 Minutes. The three musketeers discuss this unusual variety style episode and consider the similarity between the show and much of Hancock’s stage act, look at how Hancock has the audience in stitches whilst doing nothing other than reacting to everything going on around him and consider whether this episode may have proved an inspiration for the Morecambe & Wise shows of the 1970s. Finally, the gang compete to see who shows the most promise for a career dancing...
2025-12-201h 49Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Scandal MagazineIn this third podcast of our series, we look at The Scandal Magazine from the 5th radio series. The three amigos consider this to be one of the finest of the radio half hours, discuss the unusual appearance of guest star John Vere in this fifth series episode and consider the brilliant voices provided by Hattie Jacques who is in top form in this episode as both Miss Pugh and ‘Mabel under the table’. The trio also look at the roles of Kenneth Williams, and his excellent portrayal of both the taxi driver and the judge...
2025-12-061h 50Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Blackboard JungleIn this episode, we look at the brilliant parody episode The Blackboard Jungle from the third radio series. Lost for decades and only recovered as recently as 2005, the triumvirate of Hancock fans consider how fortunate we are to be able to review an original recording of this episode. The team review how closely the episode follows the plotline of the film on which it is based, look at the brilliant roles played by both Bill Kerr and Andree Melly and debate, in detail, whether Hancock is wearing a light mac or a brown overcoat....
2025-11-281h 41Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Blackboard JungleIn this episode, we look at the brilliant parody episode The Blackboard Jungle from the third radio series. Lost for decades and only recovered as recently as 2005, the triumvirate of Hancock fans consider how fortunate we are to be able to review an original recording of this episode. The team review how closely the episode follows the plotline of the film on which it is based, look at the brilliant roles played by both Bill Kerr and Andree Melly and debate, in detail, whether Hancock is wearing a light mac or a brown overcoat....
2025-11-221h 41Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Radio HamIn this first podcast of the new series, we look at The Radio Ham from Hancock’s final series for the BBC. The three amigos discuss how this is almost a Hancock solo episode, look at the brilliant supporting cast and compare the various versions of the programme, including the TV show, the LP version, the Fleksnes and Paul Merton re-makes. Finally, the gang of three consider, in detail, how best to package a bread pudding for sending to Kular Lumpa Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. And if...
2025-11-081h 39
Marks Unexplained WorldThe Dark Story Behind Tony Hancock | Marks Unexplained World Podcast (Ep. 168)The Dark Story Behind Tony Hancock | Marks Unexplained World Podcast (Ep. 168)
Anthony John Hancock was an English comedian and actor.
Across his career, Hancock twice won the BAFTA Award for Light Entertainment Artist in 1958 and 1960.
He was later nominated for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles for his performance in The Rebel (1961).
Spike Milligan said regarding Hancock, that he was a very difficult man to get on with as he used to drink excessively.
Hancock died by suicide by overdose, in Sydney, on 25 June 1968...
2025-10-0138 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastRobert Ross on Hancock & SellersIn this Summer Special, the three amigos are delighted to welcome comedy historian Robert Ross, following the publication of his book 'Best Sellers – Peter Sellers A Life in Comedy', to chat about all things Peter Sellers and his close connection with Tony Hancock. In particular, we look at the films Orders are Orders and The Wrong Box and the Hancock’s Half Hour radio episode The Marriage Bureau. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. And if you haven’t done so already, why not join the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society - full detai...
2025-08-022h 12
Tony Slattery's Rambling ClubNick Hancock- "The Glamour Outside And The Shi*hole Behind"They think it's all over...but it ruddy well isn;t because our very special guest President this week is none other than the legendary Nick Hancock!Join us as guest President Hancock leads us on a ramble through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is on hand to keep a finger on the tiller of the good ship Toss!First stop is at number 392- Customs of Life Cycle and Domestic Life. And Ma...
2025-07-1159 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Poison Pen LettersIn the last podcast for this series, we look at the final television episode of Hancock’s Half Hour: The Poison Pen Letters. The gang of three look at the poignancy of this episode, being the final one with Tony and Sid, consider the brilliant supporting cast and, debate in detail, how froate should really be spelt. The team discuss how good the lighting is in this episode and what inspired Ray and Alan to use Studholme Berkeley as the location for Hancock’s aunt’s farm. Don’t forget to rate and su...
2025-05-241h 38Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Chef That Died of ShameIn this podcast we look at the radio episode The Chef That Died of Shame from the second radio series. The team consider how much of a departure from the usual format this episode represents, look at how, with hindsight, the episode can be seen as a reflection of Tony’s own life story and discuss the recurring character of Higgins in Hancock’s Half Hour. The gang of three go on to consider how brilliant the cast are in their different-from-usual roles and go on to compete to determine who can cook the best winkl...
2025-05-101h 35Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastAround The World in Eighty DaysIn this podcast, we look at the episode Around the World in Eighty Days from the fifth radio series The episode, which was lost for many years, is a brilliant parody of Jules Verne’s 1872 novel. The gang of three consider how the show encapsulates the atmosphere of 1950s Britain in the middle of the Cold War, discuss Kenneth Williams’s incredible nine different roles and Hattie Jacques’s six roles, and discuss in detail, how best to spend two and half months in Southend! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe t...
2025-04-261h 23Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastThe Wild Man of The WoodsIn the first of our new series of podcasts, we look at the radio episode The Wild Man of the Woods from the fourth radio series. The episode, which was released on Hancock’s first LP This is Hancock, is considered by the Team as one of best of the radio episodes. The gang look at the number of roles played by Kenneth Williams, discuss the great performances from all of the cast, consider the beautiful language used by Galton and Simpson in this episode and review probably the most well known fluff in all of t...
2025-04-121h 28
Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock‘My plan is to make sure Smurfit Westrock is one of the great companies of the world’: Tony Smurfit on taking the family business globalThis week, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Tony Smurfit, president and CEO of Smurfit WestRock, the biggest paper and packaging group in the world.Last month he was chosen as Irish Times business person of the year for successfully concluding a combination of Smurfit Kappa Group with American company WestRock in a $24 billion deal. The Dublin-based company is now the leading player in its sector.Grandson of the company’s original founding father Jefferson Smurfit, and son of Michael Smurfit who grew the company to become Ireland’s first multi...
2025-03-1245 min
STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast"One of the best British comedies ever made" | Paul Merton, and the cinema of Tony HancockWelcome to the brand new season of STUDIOCANAL Presents, kicking off in style as Paul Merton joins regular host Simon Brew to talk about comedy legend Tony Hancock.
In particular, two films that Hancock made at a pivotal point in his career: 1961's The Rebel and 1963's The Punch & Judy Man, both arriving on STUDIOCANAL's Vintage Classics DVD and Blu-ray label.
Wearing terrific socks, which might not come across in the audio, Paul Merton explains just what makes the two films special. Plus, a whole lot more in here too...
2025-02-2834 min
Tony Slattery's Rambling ClubTony Slattery- "Oh, Give It A Whirl!"On this special edition of the Rambling Club, Paul and Allan are joined by Sir Stephen Fry, Nick Hancock, Robin Ince, Helen Lederer, Alex Lowe, Jimmy Mulville & Richard Vranch to remember our lovely friend Tony Slattery.Music composed and performed by Michael Livesley & Andy Frizell The voice of Pwfthhh- Michael Livesleywww.michaellivesley.com Series Producer- Erica Lear Producers- Alan Dyebing & Stuart Morris Executive Producer- Kris Castle Series Executive Producer- Mark Strickson ...
2025-01-211h 05Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS8 -E5 -Very Nearly an Armful - Bill and Father Christmas
In our Christmas podcast this year we look at the radio
episode Bill and Father Christmas which was broadcast between the fifth and sixth radio series.
The gang consider the roles of Hattie, Sid and Hancock in
this episode and how they all appear in a role reversal of their usual characterisations. They discuss the fantastic performance from Hattie Jacques in this, her final Hancock’s Half Hour and look at the brilliant contribution from Warren Mitchell. The team consider the deep philosophical
references in this episode and discuss, in detail, the use of d...
2024-12-211h 36Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS8 - E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Two Murderers
In this episode, Tim, Jon and Martin look at the fifth
television series episode The Two Murderers.
The team consider how this episode takes on the feel of a
film noir, especially with regards to the lighting, look at the quality of Sid and Tony’s acting throughout this episode and discuss the palpable sense of fear that both Hancock and James manage to portray. In a moment of light
relief, the gang go on to practice how to eat egg and bacon with a spoon.
Tim, Jon and Martin are del...
2024-12-072h 10Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS8 - E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Expresso BarIn this episode, Tim, Jon, James and Martin review the fourth series radio episode The Expresso Bar.
The team consider how coffee shops provided a theme for many of the radio episodes and how this theme reflected contemporary developments in the High Street.
The Gang of Four explore all of the many topical references in this episode, debate how the episode title should be spelt and consider the brilliant contribution of Kenneth Williams over his five different roles.
Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. And if you haven’t done so already, why not join the Tony...
2024-11-231h 40
Old Radio ShowsHANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Boxing Champion - UK COMEDY
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Hancock's Half Hour" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Anthony Hancock and his lovable but hapless adventures.
Welcome to "Hancock's Half Hour," a classic radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1954 to 1961, was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The show follows the misadventures of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings...
2024-11-1828 min
Chamber AmplifiedRetirement Planning: Finding Purpose Beyond Financial SecuritySend us a textAbout the Guest:Tony Hixon is a financial expert and author with a commitment to helping retirees find purpose beyond their working years. As a co-founder of Hixon Zuercher Capital Management, he has provided strategic insights into retirement planning, focusing on a blend of financial and mental readiness for life's new chapter. Tony has also authored the book Retirement Stepping Stones: Find Meaning, Live with Purpose and Leave a Legacy, which shares valuable lessons from his personal experiences and professional expertise in finance and retirement planning....
2024-11-1528 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS8 -E2 - Very Nearly an Armful- The New Car
In this episode, Tim, James, Jon and Martin celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hancock’s Half Hour with a look at the first series episode The New Car.
The team consider how lucky we are that many of the first series survive
because they were made available to overseas radio stations and how good a foil for Hancock Moira Lister was. The Gang of Four discuss how the episode provides a fascinating insight into 1950s life and how it showcases the brilliant writing of Galton & Simpson so early in the first series.
Don’t forget to rate and...
2024-11-091h 41Old Radio ShowsHANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Idol - UK COMEDY
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Hancock's Half Hour" offers a delightful blend of humour, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Anthony Hancock and his lovable but hapless adventures.
Welcome to "Hancock's Half Hour," a classic radio comedy that brings humour and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1954 to 1961, was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The show follows the misadventures of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings in East Cheam...
2024-10-2528 min
Enjoy Offering of Full Audiobooks in Funny, Performing ArtsHancock’s Half Hour: A Visit to Swansea - Ray GaltonListen to full audiobooks for free :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTITLE Hancock’s Half Hour: A Visit to SwanseaSUBTITLE A lost episode of the classic radio comedy & moreAUTHOR Ray GaltonNARRATOR Andrée Melly, Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Steve Punt, Tony Hancock, Harry SecombeLANGUAGE EnglishRELEASE DATE 10-03-2024PUBLISHER BBC AudioCATEGORIES Funny, Performing ArtsSUMMARYThe very first publication of a legendary lost episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, featuring Harry Secombe – plus bonus material
One of the most popular comedies of all tim...
2024-10-0400 minOld Radio ShowsHANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The First Night Party - UK COMEDYWhether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Hancock's Half Hour" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Anthony Hancock and his lovable but hapless adventures.
Welcome to "Hancock's Half Hour," a classic radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1954 to 1961, was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The show follows the misadventures of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings in East...
2024-09-0630 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS8 - E1 Very Nearly an Armful - The Lost TV episodes - with John Hewer
In this special Summer edition of our podcast, we are delighted to welcome John Hewer, star of the upcoming theatre tour of lost television episodes to discuss his upcoming tour and what the audience can expect to see.
Most excitingly, the shows selected have not been seen or heard since first broadcast and it will be amazing to see these shows recreated with a full supporting cast and lovingly created sets which will include a recreation of the living room of 23 Railway Cuttings complete with picture of Queen Victoria and stuffed buzzard (well E...
2024-08-311h 16Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS7 - E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - A trip to SwanseaIn the final episode of this series Tim, Jon, James and Martin look at the recently found and rebroadcast series two episode A Visit to Swansea, from 1955. The episode features a cameo from Harry Secombe. The podcast team also hear from young member David Twydell at a recent THAS event and producer Dennis Main Wilson, recorded in the 1990s by Dave Miles. They also look at some of the differences between the newly discovered original episode and the 2017 Missing Hancocks re-make, including scripted lines cut from the episode and discuss the missing first two minutes of the recording.
Don’t forge...
2024-05-251h 54Inside Business with Ciaran HancockRugby star. Businessman. Philanthropist: What is the legacy of the late Tony O’Reilly?Last weekend, Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading businessmen, died at the age of 88 after a short illness. He had a hugely successful career both on the rugby pitch, as a star with Ireland and the Lions, and in the boardroom where he founded the Kerrygold butter brand, ran the Heinz food group in Pittsburgh for decades, and had a portfolio of personal interests ranging from Independent Newspapers to oil explorer Providence Resources.He was also the co-founder of the Ireland Funds charity which has provided millions of euros in funding for projects on both...
2024-05-2233 min
Behind the Scenes with Colin EdmondsTONY HANCOCK CENTENARY SPECIAL WITH HIS GREAT NEICE LUCYIn Birmingham, on the 12th of May 1924, the performer who was to become one of Britain’s finest comic actors Tony Hancock was born. Across the 1950s and early 1960s, with his phenomenally successful, award-winning
radio and television series, Tony was the most famous voice and then face in broadcast entertainment. The streets would empty when Hancock was on the air. To mark the centenary of Tony Hancock’s birth, our BTSWCE guest this time is the closest living relative to “The Lad Himself”. She is the keeper and curator
of the Hancock Archive and guardian of Tony’s legacy. An...
2024-05-1138 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS7 - E3 -Very Nearly an Armful - The Blood Donor - Live at the Riverside studios
Tim, Jon, James and Martin have been on the road and this episode was recorded live at the Riverside Studios, Hammersmith. In it, the team look at the colourised version of The Blood Donor in the company of their special guests Adam McLean and Clayton Hickman, producer, and colourisation lead for the episode.
The gang of four look at the excellent supporting cast in this episode and consider how many memorable lines continue to be repeated to this day! Adam and Clay discuss in detail the complexities of the colourisation process and how sati...
2024-05-111h 55
The Profitable Tradie PodcastThe Plumber Who Turned His Life Around - Curtis HancockYou’ve just finished an excruciating 12-hour day on the tools. It seems that every day for the last year or so has been like this. And you’re not sure when this will end and when life will get better. You get back home and your wife asks, “hey honey, how was your day?” And you say the same thing you say everyday: “It was good... How was yours?” Curtis Hancock felt like that for 20 years. Eventually it was time to make a change. And what a chang...
2024-04-3044 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS7 - E2 - Very nearly an Armful - The New Nose
In this episode Tim, Jon, James and Martin look at the fourth television series episode The New Nose. The four look at the fantastic supporting cast, many of them regulars on the television series and hear from Anabelle Lee, recorded at a Society event around 1996.The team also discuss how the episode was one of the earliest to be recorded in segments and take a look at the scenes deleted from the video and DVD releases of the episode.Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. And, if you haven’t done so already, why n...
2024-04-271h 38Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS7 - E1 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Unexploded Bomb
In this episode we look at the brilliant fifth radio series episode The Unexploded Bomb. Tim, James, Jon and Martin consider how brilliant Kenneth Williams is in this episode with his two contrasting voices of the vicar and the bomb disposal expert and also look at the excellent contribution from Hattie Jacques.The Gang of Four discuss the great characters played by Alan Simpson, the edits made to the earlier vinyl and cassette release and their views on the final scene. The four also discuss pyjama parties and how many they have been invited to and debate, in detail, ho...
2024-04-131h 34Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastVery Nearly a Trailer...Tim, Jon, James and Martin have come out of hibernation and, fortified with lots of black wine gums, have been getting ready to bring you the new series of Very Nearly an Armful.In this trailer the team give details of a special podcast being recorded at London’s Riverside Studios on the 6th April alongside a colourised version of The Blood Donor.
2024-03-3002 min
Boxcars711 Old Time Radio PodHancock's Half Hour - "The Blackboard Jungle" (11-23-55)The Blackboard Jungle (Aired November 23, 1955)Tony Hancock starred as an exaggerated version of his own character, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings in East Cheam. Sid James played a criminally-inclined confidante who usually managed to con Hancock, while Bill Kerr appeared as Hancock's dim-witted Australian lodger. Moira Lister also appeared in the first series before being replaced by Andrée Melly for the next two, both playing love interests for Hancock's character. In the fourth and fifth series, Hattie Jacques played Griselda Pugh, live-in secretary to Hancock and occasional girlfriend of Sid James. The s...
2024-01-2830 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS6 - E5 Very Nearly an Armful - Cinderella HancockIn the final episode of this series of Very Nearly an Armful, James, Jon, Tim and Martin review Cinderella Hancock from the first radio series of Hancock’s Half Hour. They review the contribution of the enlarged cast, which included Dora Bryan and Paul Carpenter (as well as a role for the announcer Adrian Waller), and look at the huge number of stars of screen and TV that were name-checked during the episode.
The team consider how the episode is more variety and gag based than other Hancock’s Half Hours and how close to the mark many o...
2023-12-231h 38Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS6 - E4 - Very Nearly an armful - The Student Prince
In this episode of Very Nearly an Armful, James, Jon, Tim and Martin review The Student Prince from the third radio series of Hancock’s Half Hour. They consider how this episode is a riotous ride from start to finish and how unusual it is to see Sid get his comeuppance!The team look at the inspiration for the script, consider the three brilliant roles played by Alan Simpson, decipher the reference to Valentine tractors in this original longer version of the episode and finally spend some time trying to spot Bill in The Dam busters.T...
2023-12-091h 43Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS6 - E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - Fred's Pie Stall
In this episode of Very Nearly an Armful, James, Jon, Tim and Martin review Fred’s Pie Stall from the final radio series of Hancock’s Half Hour. They consider how this episode, probably more than any other, provides a cultural commentary on societal changes in the late 1950s.The team review the contribution of the brilliant guest cast, each of which has to play more than one role, discuss, in detail, the extended ‘guess what’ sequence compared to previously available edited versions of the show and exhibit their culinary expertise in a mouth-watering review of pies and pease pudd...
2023-11-251h 30
Boxcars711 Old Time Radio PodHancock's Half Hour -" Bill & Father Christmas" (12-25-58)Tony Hancock starred as an exaggerated version of his own character, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings in East Cheam. Sid James played a criminally-inclined confidante who usually managed to con Hancock, while Bill Kerr appeared as Hancock's dim-witted Australian lodger. Moira Lister also appeared in the first series before being replaced by Andrée Melly for the next two, both playing love interests for Hancock's character. In the fourth and fifth series, Hattie Jacques played Griselda Pugh, live-in secretary to Hancock and occasional girlfriend of Sid James. The series broke from the variety tradition dominant i...
2023-11-1633 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS6 - E2 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Alpine Holiday
In this edition of Very Nearly an Armful, James. Jon, Tim and Martin look at the earliest surviving television episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, The Alpine Holiday, from Series 2. The team look at the amazing supporting cast, including Richard Wattis in his only Hancock’s Half Hour role, John Vere, June Whitfield and, or course, Kenneth Williams in his only surviving televised appearance as Snide. They also consider how different this episode is without Sid James. The four examine the technicalities of how the show was recorded, consider how easily Hancock switches from pomposity to sheer panic...
2023-11-111h 32Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS6 - E1 -Very Nearly an Armful - Apollo Theatre Tour Review
In this episode of Very Nearly an Armful, Tim, James, Jon and Martin discuss the Apollo Theatre Company nationwide tour of their Hancock’s Half Hour show and are delighted to welcome John Hewer and Colin Elmer (who play Tony Hancock and Kenneth Williams respectively) to the podcast.The tour features performances of three lost Hancock’s Half Hour episodes from a selection of The Matador, The New Neighbour, The Winter Holiday and The Red Planet. The team discuss how John and Colin each discovered Hancock, how they approach playing the characters and how Hancock’s Half Hour being...
2023-09-231h 32
Old Radio ShowsHANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Junk Man - UK Comedy RADIO SHOWS
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2023-05-2226 min
GSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 98: Michelangelo HancockHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2023-05-1527 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS5 - E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - Hancock's CarIn this final episode of the current series, Tim, Jon, James and Martin take a look at the brilliant radio episode Hancock’s Car from the golden fifth radio series.The gang consider how all the cast deliver a masterclass in acting and comic timing and how the opening scene of Hancock, Bill and Sid just cleaning the car is a fantastic example of Galton & Simpson’s uncanny ability to create comedy out of nothing.The team look at the differences between the various edits of this programme against the original script, consider how well this episode showcases Hancock’s focus...
2023-05-061h 36GSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 95: Documentary: The Life and Work of Tony HancockHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2023-05-0450 minGSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 94: Comedy of Tony Hancock - The Wrong ManHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2023-05-0128 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS5 - E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The East Cheam Drama Festival
This episode in the trilogy of three so far this Spring is the third one in the series. In this podcast James, Tim, Jon and Martin look at the brilliant fifth series episode The East Cheam Drama Festival and consider how the episode, being a play within a play, was quite revolutionary at the time.The gang consider how the second playlet is quite Pythonesque in its lack of a punchline, review how the episode would have sounded with cut lines reinstated and look at sections of the show where Hancock doesn’t have any lines! The four tak...
2023-04-221h 30
Old Radio ShowsHANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Foreign Legion - EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL!!"Step back in time and relive the golden era of radio with our website! Audioshows.e-junkie.com Relive classic dramas, comedies, mysteries, and more. Click the link and start exploring now to rediscover the magic of radio's golden age."
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"Hancock's Half Hour" is a classic British radio sitcom that air...
2023-04-0925 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS5 - E2 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Punch & Judy ManIn this episode, the team celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Punch and Judy Man with a detailed look at Hancock’s final film in a starring role.The four consider how the film is deeply biographical not only in its depiction of a failing marriage but also in its link to Tony's childhood days in Bournemouth. They discuss how many of the regular players in Hancock’s Half Hour have roles in the film; most notably Hugh LLoyd, John Le Mesurier and Mario Fabrizi and the mentor from Hancock's early years, George Fairweather.The Gang of Four also look in de...
2023-04-082h 03GSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 84: Hancock in HospitalHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2023-03-2728 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS5 - E1 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Economy DriveWelcome back to all our listeners as we start our new series of the podcast with a look at the brilliant fifth television series episode The Economy Drive, which is often quoted as a fan favourite.The team look at the brilliant support played by the East Cheam Repertory Company and consider how the episode provides a brilliant social representation of the period through the self service cafeteria sequence. They also discuss the recording techniques of the day, with this being the first ever Hancock’s Half Hour to be recorded in segments, and the many topical references scattered throughout the...
2023-03-251h 45
Goon PodHancock's Half Hour: "The Marriage Bureau"Last year the sky was dark with hats when it was announced that a missing Hancock's Half Hour radio show had been discovered, and for once Hancockians and Goonatics were able to put aside their differences and embrace like sisters because it turned out that this newly discovered episode featured the vocal talents of Peter Sellers!
The hosts of Very Nearly An Armful, the Tony Hancock podcast - Tim Elms, Jon Street, Martin Gibbons and James Griffith - join Tyler this week to talk about "The Marriage Bureau" and Tony Hancock's history with Sellers and Secombe in...
2023-03-221h 33
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2023-02-1328 minGSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 63: Hancock's WarHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2023-01-1229 min
Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS4 - E5 - Very Nearly an Armful - Hancocks Happy Christmas - P2 2In this episode, we continue our festive theme when James, Tom Tim and Martin conclude their review of the radio episode Hancock’s Happy Christmas in the company of a glass of Baileys and a mince pie!
This time, the team look at the career of Dorothy Marks, the many cultural references sprinkled throughout the show and, once again, consider the sparkling performances all the cast put in to make this one of the great festive Hancock episodes. They also look at Snide’s appearance at the almost obligatory 25 minute point in the episode and his hilarious intera...
2022-12-241h 14GSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 57: Hancock's CarHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2022-12-2228 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS4 - E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - Hancocks Happy Christmas - Pt 1In this episode, James, Tom Tim and Martin don Christmas jumpers, put on reindeer antlers and start their review of the great festive radio episode Hancock’s Happy Christmas.
The team consider how the performance from Hancock is in the very best traditions of Scrooge and are delighted to share memories of making the show received from Michael Anderson Junior, who played the role of orphan Michael in the episode. They also look at the excellent performances of both Michael and Dorothy and how well they fitted into the cast and debate in detail just how far sou...
2022-12-1051 minGSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 53: Hancock's SchoolHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2022-12-0826 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS4 - E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The 13th of the seriesIn this our longest episode yet, James, Jon, Tim and Martin review the brilliantly surreal radio episode The 13th of the Series and its transcription services remake The 13th of the Month. The team consider how joyous the performances of all the cast are in this episode and how the script sparkles throughout. They also consider Ken’s fantastic performance as Snide (arguably his best appearance in this role) and consider, in detail, the practicalities of taking the Stonehenge stones home each night on a bike!
The Fab Four look at the recent BBC radio documentary on the Norwegian version of H...
2022-11-261h 34Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS4 - E2 - Very Nearly an Armful - Lord Byron Lived HereIn this episode, James, Jon, Tim and Martin review the brilliant television episode Lord Byron Lived Here. They consider the role the excellent supporting cast play in making this a firm favourite for many Hancock fans, including John Le Mesurier, Hugh Lloyd and Robert Dorning in particular. We catch up again with Julian Dutton and feature a brief extract from an interview with Hugh Lloyd himself.
The team look at the Sid penned Lord Byron poems and compare these with the poems in the radio episode The Wild Man of the Woods. They also look in detail a...
2022-11-121h 09GSMC Classics: Hancock's Half HourGSMC Classics: Hancock´s Half Hour Episode 45: Hancock in the PoliceHancock's Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy series, broadcast from 1954 to 1961 and written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The series starred Tony Hancock, with Sidney James; the radio version also co-starred, at various times, Moira Lister, Andrée Melly, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. The final television series, renamed simply Hancock, starred Hancock alone. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from radio variety towards a focus on character development. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, m...
2022-11-1031 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS4 - E1 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Marriage BureauIn this first episode of series 4, Tim, Jon, James and Martin are privileged to be able to review the recently recovered radio episode The Marriage Bureau. Not heard since first broadcast in 1955, the episode was discovered on a reel to reel tape by Richard Harrison of The Radio Circle and was rebroadcast by Radio 4 on the 18th October 2022.
The episode is the only one to feature Peter Sellers who stepped in at the last minute to replace Kenneth Williams who was unavailable. The team review Peter’s contribution, compare the episode to The Missing Hancock’s re-recording and consid...
2022-10-291h 18Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS4 - Teaser - Very Nearly an Armful - The THAS reunion dinner!Ahead of the start of the fourth series of Very Nearly An Armful, our intrepid four head to Solihull for the annual Tony Hancock Appreciation Society knees up.
There we were delighted to meet Mr. Kevin McNally, hear his wonderful Hancock reminisces and, more importantly, we are able to reveal his exact drink count for the evening. We were also pleased to hear extracts from Julian Dutton’s brilliant one man show ‘Do You Think That’s Wise’ where Julian took on the guise of John Le Mesurier. Julian also took time out to share his Hancock stories w...
2022-10-1551 min
The Anatomy CrosscastEP 26: Gryffyn Jernigan, Joey Hancock(Null Existence)The guest in Episode 26 of The Anatomy Podcast, hosted on May 4th, 2022, was Joey Hancock and the Gryffyn Jernigan of Null Existence, a digital/internet Deathcore band formed by Greg Gilbert and Joey Hancock last year when at the time, the weight and burden of certain allegations, and the scene believing those allegations added even more weight and pressure to the mind of former vocalist Greg Gilbert. Therefore, the intense EP "The Gehenna Complex" was born!
2022-08-182h 15
Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 - E6 Very Nearly an Armful- Sunday Afternoon at Home - Part 2In this episode, Tim, Jon, Martin and James continue their review of the brilliant radio episode A Sunday Afternoon at Home. After discussion on Sykes, outtakes, fluffs and the various Doctors Who. The gang resume the main subject and look at how the cast really brought the words on the page to life with the different vocal styles and tones used throughout the episode and consider the episode to be a masterclass in acting and writing.
They also look at how the brilliant Galton and Simpson played back real events in Hancock's life with superb comic effect, consider Kenneth Williams' por...
2022-06-111h 03Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 - E6 Very Nearly an Armful - Sunday Afternoon at Home - Part 1In this episode, Tim, Jon, Martin and James start their review of the classic radio episode a Sunday Afternoon at home. At approximately 16 minutes into the podcast, the team kick off with the main subject and consider how revolutionary the episode was in its use of pauses and silence and also in the fact that it is a virtually plotless half hour.
The team look at sections of the original script that didn’t make it to the final edit, discuss Kenneth Williams’ brilliant characterisation of Clark and consider, in detail, just how loud Williams’ first ‘moo’ actually w...
2022-05-2844 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 - E5 Very Nearly an Armful - The New Neighbour with Kevin McNally (part 2)In this episode, Tim, Jon, Martin and Nick (in James’s absence) resume their chat with the brilliant Kevin McNally to review The New Neighbour and The Missing Hancocks more generally.
In Part 2 Kevin talks about the wonderful outtakes and adlibs from the radio recordings, some of which made it into the final edits and regales us with the story of taking The Missing Hancocks to the Edinburgh Fringe. He also talks about how a new gag made it into the script of The New Neighbour, the approach the cast took to rehearsals and how the cast remained in character th...
2022-05-141h 03Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 - E5 - Very Nearly an Armful - The New Neighbour with Kevin McNally ( part 1 )In this episode, Tim, Jon, Martin and Nick (in James’s absence) are delighted to introduce the brilliant Kevin McNally as our guest to review The New Neighbour and The Missing Hancocks more generally. Kevin was most generous with his time and our chat with Kevin has been split over two editions of this podcast, so there’s more to come!
In Part 1 Kevin talks about how he first discovered Hancock and the first EP he added to his collection. He recalls how The Missing Hancock’s received the green light for recording and how he felt when com...
2022-04-3049 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 - E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - Death of a DuchessAnd now for something completely different. In this episode, James, Tim, Jon and Martin review The Death of a Duchess, the final episode in the 1956 ATV Series The Tony Hancock Show and are delighted to welcome Hancock’s great niece, Lucy Hancock to the podcast as our guest; Lucy gave permission for the entire series of the Tony Hancock Show to be released on DVD and this was made available commercially for the first time earlier this year.The team look at how the programme showcased the physical side of Hancock’s comedy and consider the brilliant performance by Hattie Jacque...
2022-04-161h 18Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Poetry SocietyIn this episode, James, Tim, Jon and Martin join the beatnik movement to review the brilliant radio episode The Poetry Society, from the final radio series.The team consider the extra dynamic that using guest actors such as Warren Mitchell and Fenella Fielding bring to the episode and how this episode which is a satire on modern art, the coffee bar culture and Hancock’s own passion of philosophy, paved the way for Hancock’s first film The Rebel. They also review in detail the avant garde poems featured in the episode and carefully consider whether turquoise vibrations are the i...
2022-04-031h 20Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 E2 - Very Nearly an Armful - Hancock in the PoliceIn this episode, James, Tim, Jon and Martin look at the brilliant radio episode Hancock in the Police.
The episode is a frenetic half hour of classic comedy and the team consider the incredible contribution of Kenneth Williams, who played no less than five parts in this episode, including arguably his best performance in the character of Snide. They also look at Hattie Jacques’ vocal dexterity, consider Hancock’s performances in drag as part of his time in the Gang Shows and consider, in detail, how tall you have to be to be six foot two.
The p...
2022-03-191h 22
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Laid up with a broken leg, the lad soon regrets a visit from Sid and Bill.
Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Joan Frank and Patricia Hayes.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Producer: Tom Ronald
2022-03-0826 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS3 E1 - Very Nearly an Armful - 12 Angry MenVery Nearly an Armful returns for a third series; after a well-earned break, the intrepid four start the series by looking at the brilliant TV episode Twelve Angry Men.
The episode is a pastiche of the film of the same name and James, Tim, Jon and Martin compare the episode to the film and consider how all the supporting cast really add dramatic depth to the episode. The episode contains one of the most famous lines in all of the Hancock’s Half Hours – one to rival the line that inspired the name of this podcast – and inevitably the team discuss...
2022-03-051h 23
Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E6 - Christmas Special - Very Nearly an Armful - The Christmas ClubIn this final episode in the second series, we are pleased to join in with the Christmas festivities and look at the final radio episode to be recorded: The Christmas Club.
In James’s absence, Tim, Jon and Martin discuss the realism provided by the supporting cast in this episode and consider how much the final series delivered the realistic settings envisaged by Hancock as well as Galton & Simpson when the series first started.
Ray and Alan were always generous with their time in undertaking interviews and the team are pleased to introduce extracts from un...
2021-12-181h 14
Back To The BasementGetting To Know ... Tim Elms (Tony Hancock Appreciation Society)In this episode I got to talk to Tim Elms! He's a big figure in the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society and host of 'Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock Podcast' where he and other members of the society talk about the late, great Tony Hancock. This was a nice talk and I'm glad to have learnt some new things about one of my favourite British stars. Enjoy.
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2021-12-091h 21Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E5 - Very Nearly an Armful - The LiftIn this episode, Tim, James, Jon and Martin discuss the television episode The Lift from the 1961 BBC Series ‘Hancock’ and consider how quickly this final series had moved The Lad Himself away from East Cheam with this episode set in BBC Television Centre.
The team also look at the wonderful supporting cast including the brilliant Hugh Lloyd (as the lift man) and briefly reflect on Jose Reed’s (the secretary) memories of the programme given to the THAS as recently as 2019 before she, sadly, passed away. The four fans are also delighted to be able to introduce Julian...
2021-12-041h 20
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2021-11-221h 01Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Rail StrikeIn this episode, Tim, James, Jon and Martin discuss the radio episode The Rail Strike from the second series of Hancock’s Half Hour.
As this is the earliest surviving episode featuring Kenneth Williams’ Snide character, the four fans discuss the origin and the development of this character through to his final appearance at the end of the fourth series. They also consider how nimble Galton & Simpson were in writing scripts that featured actual events of the day and are delighted to welcome Robin Sebastian as guest to discuss his love of this episode. The team are also pleased to be abl...
2021-11-201h 21Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Reunion PartyIn this episode, Tim, James, Jon and Martin discuss the episode The Reunion Party from the excellent sixth television series.
As this episode takes place 15 years after the Second World War ended, the four fans consider the likelihood that the episode reflected real life events with similar reunions happening between former pals who hadn’t seen each other for years at the time. They also consider the strength of the supporting cast in this episode and are delighted to introduce a guest: Laurie Webb, who appeared in the first scene in this episode.
The team disc...
2021-11-061h 13Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Reunion PartyIn this episode, Tim, James, Jon and Martin discuss the episode The Reunion Party from the excellent sixth television series.
As this episode takes place 15 years after the Second World War ended, the four fans consider the likelihood that the episode reflected real life events with similar reunions happening between former pals who hadn’t seen each other for years at the time. They also consider the strength of the supporting cast in this episode and are delighted to introduce a guest: Laurie Webb, who appeared in the first scene in this episode.
Th...
2021-11-051h 13Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E2 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Americans Hit TownIn this episode, Tim, James, Jon and Martin consider the merit of the radio episode The American’s Hit Town from the brilliant fifth series.
The four fans look at significant role that Hattie Jacques has in this episode, look at the three very different roles that Kenneth Williams plays brilliantly, all with very different voices, and consider whether there was any ‘real-life’ event that influenced Ray and Alan to write this episode.
The team discuss how the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society have recently been able to view archives at the BBC Archive Centre at Caversham for archive research and briefl...
2021-10-231h 07Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS2 E1 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Missing PageVery Nearly an Armful makes a welcome return for a second series. In this episode Martin, Tim, James and Jon discuss the well known television episode The Missing Page as well as the later re-recording of the same episode which was released on vinyl.
The four fans assess the merits of the two versions of this episode, consider whether Hancock’s mime sequence is one of the best moments in all of the television half hours and wax lyrical about the how the quality of the supporting cast is so important to this episode. The team also get...
2021-10-091h 07Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastVery Nearly an Armful - Series 2 teaserIn this teaser episode for the second series, Martin, Jon, James and Tim discuss all things Hancock in extra bits that didn’t make the final edit in series one.
The four fans talk about radio episodes of Hancock’s Half Hour, “The First Night Party” and “The 13th of the Series” and revisit the infamous screeching woman before contemplating a pint of Horses Collar. We hear a clip of Bill Kerr speaking about the change in his character, and that leads on to a chat about Citizen James, the series Galton and Simpson originally wrote for Bill and Sid James. We th...
2021-09-1833 min
Tony Talks Wealth PodcastHow To Get The Most From Cryptocurrency - with Jeff HancockThis week, Tony is joined by Jeff Hancock, a crypto expert, and co-founder and CEO of Coinpass, one of the UK's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange and investment platforms.Jeff talks to Tony about his business journey, Coinpass as a platform, and how you can invest in cryptocurrency in a safe and secure way.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe world of cryptocurrency has changed dramatically. The UI involved is becoming far simpler to navigate, and risks can be mitigated if guidance is followed.Crypto services can stand out to their client base through customer service. Providing real time...
2021-08-3047 min
Mic Drop DallasS1: E20 - Bill Hancock, Chuck Cooperstein, Laura HarrisCFP Executive Director Bill Hancock talks potential Playoff expansion and Olympic memories; Mavs voice Chuck Cooperstein on a wild few weeks; Laura Harris talks heading to Tokyo to anchor NBC 5 coverage.
2021-07-0254 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS1 E6 - Very Nearly an Armful - There's An Airfield At the Bottom of the GardenIn this final episode of the first series, Martin, Tim and Jon talk about Tony’s infamous live episode There’s An Airfield At The Bottom of the Garden where the set didn’t quite perform as expected!
The four fans discuss how the issues with the set led to changes to how Hancock’s Half Hour was broadcast with the gradual move to recorded episodes, consider in detail how the BBC used Ampex quadruplex 2 inch tape and take it in turns to test drive Sid’s motor torpedo boat.
They also attempt to answer questions...
2021-06-191h 12Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS1 E5 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Lost Episodes - The Horror Serial/The Italian MaidIn this episode Martin, Tim and Jon talk about how the audio soundtracks from two lost television episodes of Hancock’s Half Hour were discovered on reel to reel tape in 2016. Neither of the episodes had been broadcast since they were repeated in 1959 so this was a brilliant discovery.
The four fans talk about The Horror Serial, which was a pastiche of Quatermass and the Pit, and consider in detail whether a Martian has a bracket that can be punched up; and in The Italian Maid they discover why making tea out of Best Navy Shag tobacco ha...
2021-06-051h 19
Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS1 E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - The 50s revolution - The Set That Failed/The Television Setn this episode Martin, Tim and Jon chat about the impact of the introduction of the new medium of television in the 1950s, consider the impact of the launch of ITV, and wax lyrical about the adverts of the time and how they were rudely interrupted by the programmes.
The four fans talk about the radio episodes The Television Set and The Impersonator and look at the television episode The Set That Failed. They pretend to understand how to build a television set, get briefly sidetracked by a ‘What the Butler Saw’ machine and carefully consider how many times to kick...
2021-05-221h 15
Old Time Review Daily12th May 2021: Born On This Day - Comedian Tony HancockIn this episode of Old Time Review Daily, British podcaster Jamie Dyer gives his thoughts on the career of English Comedian and Actor Tony Hancock in three minutes. He was born on the 12th of May 1924.
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2021-05-1202 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS1 E3 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Rebel.In this episode, Martin, Tim, Jon and James natter on about Hancock’s first major film, The Rebel. Celebrating its 60th anniversary and recently digitally remastered for DVD and Blu-ray, the film has achieved cult status with Hancock’s brilliant performance as a wannabe artist and a superb first film script by legendary writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
The four Hancock fans pretend to understand what an existentialist is, discuss the merits of Aphrodite at the Water Hole, and wonder why a coffee with no froth isn’t just a flat white. They also take time to att...
2021-05-081h 09Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS1 E2 - Very Nearly an Armful - The First Night PartyWe chat about our week including finds for the THAS archives; photo’s of Tony playing Cricket and an original script for an episode of HHH which has been offered to us.
In Hancock news, Martin discusses the donation from the estate of the late Alec Bregonzi who appeared in HHH and tapes sent to the society which we check over for lost or unedited recordings of episodes. James talks about the wolf whistle heard on tapes of Hancock in the Police, and James Hurn’s stage performance of this episode in 2019, which can be found on YouT...
2021-04-241h 02
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Laid up with a broken leg, the lad soon regrets a visit from Sid and Bill.
Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Joan Frank and Patricia Hayes.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Producer: Tom Ronald
2021-04-2126 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastS1 E1 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Blood Donor.We start this episode with Tim having purchased a new Microphone and Martin having technical difficulties and how Galton & Simpson disliked the episode Ericson The Viking compared to the other shows due to the location filming. We mention Tony’s Spitting Image Puppet and the Hancock News of the release of ‘The Missing Hancock’s on CD in March.
We talk bout our main subject of The Blood Donor and the quality of the Telerecording and how it appears on todays modern HD screens, how the script is Circular and Galton & Simpson had thought of the ending before...
2021-04-1058 minVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock PodcastVery Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock Podcast - Pilot EpisodeWe all introduce ourselves and how we each got into Hancock’s Half Hour. We discuss the video releases in the 1980’s, and the exorbitant cost of videotape back in the day. We mention Paul Merton’s 1990’s recreations briefly along with Dad’s Army and repeats of shows, borrowing tapes from the old THAS VHS library, our quarterly magazine, ‘The Missing Page’.
We discuss an overview of our upcoming topics:
The Blood Donor, The First Night Party, The Rebel, TV: The 1950’s Revolution, Lost TV Soundtracks and There’s an Airfield at the Bottom of My Garden.
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2021-03-1624 min
Better Than Before with Tony RichardsLaleh Hancock Leadership Coach and ConsultantOur podcast is designed to provide you with top business insights, fresh perspectives from world class guests, and the tools you need to lead better than before. In this episode, Tony Richards speaks with Laleh Hancock, Leadership Coach and Consultant, about how to empower individuals within your organization and create sustainable growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-0746 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentHancock's Half Hour Collectibles: Volume 2 by Ray Galton, Alan SimpsonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/332628 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hancock's Half Hour Collectibles: Volume 2 Author: Ray Galton, Alan Simpson Narrator: Sid James, Tony Hancock, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 3 minutes Release date: April 5, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: A fascinating collection of rare and remastered radio & TV material starring Tony Hancock This second treasury of rare archive material is spearheaded by four newly-restored radio episodes of Hancock’s Half Hour, all from 1956: ‘The New Secretary’, ‘Anna and the King of Siam’, ‘The Stolen Petrol’ and ‘The Expre...
2018-04-0503 min