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The Three Sons

A modern morality tale of in the form of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons. Stars Kevin McNally. From April 2017.

‘The Missing Hancocks’ recreates the classic ‘Hancock's Half Hour’ episodes that have been wiped or lost from the archive.

The first modern sitcom, ‘Hancock's Half Hour’ made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history.

But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the Â鶹Éç archives. After two highly successful initial series, another five episodes have been lovingly re-recorded here in front of a live audience at the Â鶹Éç Radio Theatre.

This recreation: is a modern morality tale of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by The Lad himself.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

Tony Hancock …. Kevin McNally
Harry Secombe …. Andy Secombe
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane

Classic Hancock score re-recorded by the Â鶹Éç Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian.

Producers: Neil Pearson and Paul Sheehan

The lost original recording was first broadcast on the 21st June, 1955.

A Â鶹Éç Studios production for Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2017.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 10 Oct 2024 02:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Tony Hancock Kevin McNally
Harry Secombe Andy Secombe
Bill Kerr Kevin Eldon
Sid James Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly Susy Kane
Writer Ray Galton
Writer Alan Simpson
Producer Neil Pearson
Producer Paul Sheehan

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Apr 2017 18:30
  • Tue 18 Apr 2017 07:30
  • Tue 18 Apr 2017 17:30
  • Tue 18 Apr 2017 22:00
  • Wed 19 Apr 2017 05:30
  • Thu 9 Aug 2018 23:00
  • Wed 3 Feb 2021 08:00
  • Wed 3 Feb 2021 12:00
  • Wed 3 Feb 2021 19:00
  • Sat 6 Feb 2021 12:30
  • Wed 9 Oct 2024 07:30
  • Wed 9 Oct 2024 12:30
  • Wed 9 Oct 2024 18:30
  • Thu 10 Oct 2024 02:30

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