Rent Hancock's Half Hour: Vol.4 (1960)
3.8 of 5 from 10 ratings
4h 59min
- General info
- Available formats
- All series
- Synopsis:
Featuring every episode from the sixth series of 'Hancock's Half Hour', broadcast from March - May 1960. These episodes comprised the last Half Hour series and would be the last to star Tony Hancock's long-time comedy partner, Sid James.
The Cold
Hancock is on his sixth cold of the winter but not even Mrs. Cravatte's (Patricia Hayes)'s less-than-orthodox remedies can help.
The Missing Page
Hancock is gripped by a pulp detective story. But the last page - where Johnny Oxford points the accusing finger - is missing.
The EmigrantHancock decides he's had enough of England and decides to emigrate. But are any of the colonies prepared to have him?
The Reunion Party
'Kippers' Hancock has arranged a reunion booze-up for his old army pals. They were a wild and crazy bunch...15 years ago.
Sid in Love
Sid's off his food. Even a chip sandwich can't help him forget his hopeless love for the girl on the 93 bus.
The Baby Sitters
Hancock and Sid (Sidney James) are employed as baby-sitters in a very plush modern house with all the gadgets - hidden TV, remote-controlled curtains, electronic baby alarm...
The Ladies' Man
"You've had a dance, a fish supper and a ride home. What more do you want?" Hancock books into the Mayfair Charm School for Lonely Men.
The Photographer
"Never use the word "snap" to a professional photographer! You wouldn't ask Vaughan Williams if he'd knocked out a few tunes lately, would you? Symphonies, mate, and that's what this is - a symphony in emulsion!"
The East Cheam Centenary
When the local council decide to stage a pageant to celebrate 100 years of East Cheam, Sid sees the chance to make a quick buck.
The Poisson Pen Letters
Hancock revolts against a flood of hate mail, but discovers they are all posted from the post box right outside his front door!- Actors:
- Tony Hancock, Hattie Jacques, Patricia Hayes, Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, John Le Mesurier, Hugh Lloyd, Ann Marryott, Tom Clegg, Richard Statman, George Coulouris, Gordon Phillott, Totti Truman Taylor, Gibb McLaughlin, Kenneth Kove, Peggy Ann Clifford, Alec Bregonzi, James Bulloch, Johnny Vyvyan, Brian Oulton
- Directors:
- Duncan Wood
- Producers:
- Duncan Wood
- Writers:
- Alan Simpson, Ray Galton
- Studio:
- 2 Entertain
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Comedies, TV Sitcoms
