My Hero: Ben Miller On Tony Hancock. Ben Miller. Copyright: BBC
My Hero: Ben Miller On Tony Hancock

My Hero: Ben Miller On Tony Hancock

  • TV documentary
  • BBC One
  • 2013
  • 1 episode

Comedian Ben Miller explores the work of one of his greatest inspirations, sitcom legend Tony Hancock. Features Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong, John Fisher, Zoe Bagley, Margaret Cooper and more.

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