Tony's Radio Shows

"Hancock's Half Hour" - Sixth Series

All episodes from this series exist and are held in the THAS Sound Archive.

Click here for a complete listing of all missing Hancock's Half Hour radio episodes.

Sixth Radio Series : September - December 1959
Episode No.Broadcast DateEpisode Title
129-9-59 The Smugglers
2 6-10-59 The Childhood Sweetheart
3 13-10-59 The Last Bus Home
4 20-10-59 The Picnic
5 27-10-59 The Gourmet
6 3-11-59 The Elopement
7 10-11-59 Fred's Pie Stall
8 17-11-59 The Waxwork
9 24-11-59 Sid's Mystery Tours
10 1-12-59 The Fete
11 8-12-59 The Poetry Society
12 15-12-59 Hancock in Hospital
13 22-12-59 The Christmas Club
14 29-12-59 The Impersonator


Transmission: Tuesdays at 2000, BBC Light Programme.

Repeated: Sundays at 1830, BBC Light Programme. Number 13 was also repeated at 1310 on Friday 29-12-59, BBC Home Service.

Recorded: There was no regular recording day. Two episodes would often be recorded on the same date. For the date of recording of each episode, please click on the episode title.

Regular Cast: Tony Hancock, Sidney James and Bill Kerr (except no. 13).

Produced by Tom Ronald.

BBC Radio


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