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The Tony Hancock Show

The Tony Hancock Show

  • TV sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 1956 - 1957
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Comedy sketch series starring comedian Tony Hancock in his first television programme. Also features June Whitfield, Clive Dunn and John Vere.

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Series 1, Episode 4

Hancock has trouble with his secretary, and plays barrister in a court scene. Later, he staffs a high end London restaurant.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 18th May 1956
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tony Hancock Various
June Whitfield Ensemble Actor
Clive Dunn Ensemble Actor
John Vere Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Ronan O'Casey The American
Eric Sykes The Smooth Chops Man
Valerie Frazer Ensemble Actor
Cyril Renison Ensemble Actor
Lizabeth Cassay Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Eric Sykes Writer
Production team
Kenneth Carter Director
Henry Federer Production Designer
Christopher Hodder Williams Composer
Kenny Powell Composer
Basil Tait Composer

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