THE BEST OF HANCOCK - CLASSICS FROM THE BBC TELEVISION SERIES

Humor & Entertainment

Simpson, Alan

Galton, Ray

Humor

Penguin Books Canada, Limited

Steptoe and Son

Ross,Robert

Radio

Bbc Pubns

In the first of their quartet of classics, Sid’s Mystery Tours, Sid talks Hancock into becoming the director of his guided tours company—but it doesn’t even possess a coach. The Wild Man of the Woods shows Hancock’s desire to get away from it all. It leads him to camp first in a bus shelter on Clapham Common, and then in a bit of forest rented from Sid. 23 Railway Cuttings is a scene of boredom and inactivity as the occupants try to while away a British Sabbath in Sunday Afternoon at Home, whereas, in The Poetry Society, an evening with a group of Hancock’s new avant-garde friends produces gems of abstract poetry, not only from the group but also from Sid and Bill. Featuring a star cast that includes Sid James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques, and Fenella Fielding, these are four very special episodes which show the master of misery at his very best, as chosen by Galton and Simpson, the masters of mirth.2 CDs. 2 hrs.

Hancock's Half Hour: The Very Best Episodes Volume 1

BBC Books

Galton and Simpson have chosen another selection of favorite episodes from the classic radio series. The Conjurer sees Hancock taking up magic, and hired by Sid to put on a show at Dartmoor Prison. Little does he know that it’s only a front for an escape plan. . . In Cyrano de Hancock, Sid is besotted with Miss Pugh, and asks for Hancock’s help in expressing his love, while The Diary finds Hancock looking back at 1956, and falling into a reverie where he imagines himself as a surgeon, a lion tamer, and a test pilot. Finally, in The Impersonator, Hancock hears an actor in a cornflake commercial imitating his voice, and promptly takes the impersonator to court. Once again, the master of misery is supported by a star cast including Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques, and four sparkling scripts by the masters of mirth, Galton and Simpson.2 CDs. 2 hrs.

Hancock's Half Hour: The Very Best Episodes Volume 2

Galton and Simpson have chosen another selection of favorite episodes from the classic radio series, and written an introductory sleeve note to explain just why they love each one so much. In The Last of the McHancocks, Hancock has been left a Scottish castle, but finds he has to contend with Bonnie Prince Sidney and Seamus McNasty. The East Cheam Drama Festival sees Hancock trying to organize a major literary event; while Visiting Day finds our hero in hospital. Finally, The Threatening Letters has Hancock receiving some most uncomplimentary missives through the post. . . As ever, the master of misery is supported by a star cast including Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques, and four sparkling scripts by the masters of mirth, Galton and Simpson.2 CDs. 2 hrs.

Hancock's Half Hour: The Very Best Episodes Volume 3

This hilarious farce begins quietly enough with Howard and Penny asleep. A burglar climbs through the window and steals various items, including Howard's suit. Awakening, Howard announces his intention to get back to the wife! But how can he in only vest and underpants? Before you can say "jockey shorts" he is being chased around the flat by his Danish au pair, the Home Secretary and a randy constable who doubles as a flasher. Add to this a punk with rainbow coloured hair, a gravelly voice Captain and a singing telegram Gorilla and you have the ingredients for a night of outrageous fun!

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