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Very Nearly an Armful - A Tony Hancock Podcast

Tony Hancock
Hancock's Half Hour
Tony Hancock
Sid James
Comedy
Hattie Jacques
The Wild Man Of the Woods
1950s Gossip Magazines
Blabbermouth Magazine
Christmas
Variety Shows
Theatre
British Comedy
Peter Sellers
The Blackboard Jungle
John Gregson
Rock Around the Clock
Bill and Father Christmas
Alcoholism
Bill Kerr
Dark Comedy

The Tony Hancock Appreciation Society brings you the only official podcast of the lad himself. Martin, Tim, Jon & James break down each episode in watch-a-long style, punctuated with facts about the filming or recording and side stories of the actors. We also bring you all the news from the society including information on upcoming events and information regarding previously un-discovered material... more

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In this podcast, we look at The Lawyer, from the third television series.

'Rumpole', 'Kavanagh' and 'Perry Mason’ don their wigs and discuss the brilliant supporting cast with a special call out for Bill Fraser in his role as the police sergeant. enj... more

In this podcast, we look at The Idol, the third episode of the very first radio series.

The three Bobby-soxer’s consider the quality of this early script, which is more like a three-act play, discuss the brilliant support provided by both Moira and B... more

In this first podcast of our Spring series, we look at Sid’s Mystery Tours from the 6th and final radio series.

The three amigos discuss the level of realism in this final radio series, look at the brilliant supporting cast, and the added depth that ... more

In this podcast, we are delighted to chat with our special guest Ted Kendall. Ted is a sound restorer and a mastering engineer who worked for BBC Transcription services before going freelance and setting up his own mastering studio. Ted was instrumen... more

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Recent Guests

Ted Kendall
Music restorer and mastering engineer
BBC Transcription Services / freelance
Episode: Restoring Lost Episodes with Ted Kendall
John Gregson
Famous film and television actor
Episode: Hancock's 43 Minutes
Robert Ross
Comedy historian and writer whose extensive body of work includes books on legendary British comedians and classic television series.
Episode: Robert Ross on Hancock & Sellers
Warren Mitchell
Guest actor known for his role in the episode as the doctor.
Episode: S8 -E5 -Very Nearly an Armful - Bill and Father Christmas
Dick Fiddy
A researcher and TV consultant to the BFI
BFI
Episode: S8 - E4 - Very Nearly an Armful - The Two Murderers

Hosts

Martin Gibbons
Co-host with deep knowledge of Hancock material and THAS involvement; frequently referenced in show notes as a primary host.
Jon Street
Co-host known for detailed episode analysis and archival anecdotes; core voice in discussions.
Tim Elms
Co-host contributing context, trivia, and historical framing; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Thank you

    Great podcast about the greatest comedian

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NaomiBurton
    United States4 years ago
  • Unabashed Hancock geekery! Just the thing for the Hancock fan. In depth looks at each episode of Hancock's Half hour and fascinating tidbits of his wider career and those of the cast.

    Podchaser
    5
    Ian Sanders
    4 years ago
  • Not too shabby

    Best podcast around. Can’t wait for each episode. Brilliantly forensic analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mozzzry
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Just what I was looking for

    During lockdown 1 and 2, I worked from home and happily made my way through all surviving 'Hancock's Half Hours' when I had chance. My admiration and interest in The Lad 'imself grew swiftly, so I started looking for podcasts, documentaries, etc, about him and eventually I found this absolute gem. There really is nothing more satisfying than hearing a handful of comedy scholars banging on about a show I love in great detail. And this is no exception. The HHH episodes covered here cast new light ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Upright Man
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Stone me! What a podcast.

    Absolutely loved every episode of the first season of this brilliant podcast. Perfect for every Tony Hancock fan. An engaging group reveal interesting information chatting through a classic Hancock episode. All great fun and very funny!

    Can’t wait for series two.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tazlingle
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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A standout for archival discussion and behind-the-scenes trivia.
High-quality production with thoughtful, well-researched takes.
Accessible to newcomers while rewarding for long-time Hancock fans.
The hosts' camaraderie makes archive dives engaging and fun.
This show offers knowledgeable, affectionate critique that's perfect for fans seeking depth.

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Restoring Lost Episodes with Ted Kendall
Q: What is Ted Kendall's background and how did he get into restoration?
Ted describes growing up with radio and the Goons, studying electronics, joining the BBC transcription service, and gradually transitioning into a career in restoration through hands-on work and finding archival material that needed attention.

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Listeners tune in for deep, enthusiast-level discussions of Tony Hancock's radio and television work, with a steady focus on production context, archival discoveries, and behind-the-scenes trivia. The show blends episode-by-episode breakdowns with lore about original castings, script origins, and revival efforts, often punctuating analysis with personal memories and society news. A standout feature is the group's devotion to archival material and restoration topics, offering practical insights alongside nostalgic storytelling that appeals to hardcore fans and curious newcomers alike.

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