
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
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this episode, we look at the brilliant parody episode The Blackboard Jungle from the third radio series.
Lost for decades and only recovered as recently as 2005, the triumvirate of Hancock fans consider how fortunate we are to be able to review ... more
In this first podcast of the new series, we look at The Radio Ham from Hancock’s final series for the BBC.
The three amigos discuss how this is almost a Hancock solo episode, look at the brilliant supporting cast and compare the various versions of... more
In this Summer Special, the three amigos are delighted to welcome comedy historian Robert Ross, following the publication of his book 'Best Sellers – Peter Sellers A Life in Comedy', to chat about all things Peter Sellers and his close connection wit... more
In the last podcast for this series, we look at the final television episode of Hancock’s Half Hour: The Poison Pen Letters.
The gang of three look at the poignancy of this episode, being the final one with Tony and Sid, consider the brilliant supp... more
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Great podcast about the greatest comedian
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.
Best podcast around. Can’t wait for each episode. Brilliantly forensic analysis.
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
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.
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Offering a fan-centric exploration of classic British comedy, detailed discussions center around the timeless work of Tony Hancock, particularly his radio series 'Hancock's Half Hour'. Each episode features hosts engaging in lively breakdowns of individual episodes, highlighting notable performances, production insights, and personal anecdotes about Hancock's life and comedic legacy. The appreciation for Hancock's unique style intertwines with an analysis of cultural impacts, making it appealing not only to die-hard fans but also to those with a casual interest in vintage comedy.
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