Hancock’s Half Hour [20/03/1959]

Synopsis

British sitcom. In this episode Hancock craves a theatrical knighthood via a role at the Old Vic, so becoming the first Duke of Cheam. His ambition culminates in him reciting Hamlet’s ‘to be, or not to be’ speech in the manner of Robert Newton in TREASURE ISLAND. He is told to gain experience in repertory and does so, playing every part with a crutch and a parrot.

Series

Hancock’s Half Hour

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Notes

Available on DVD as HANCOCK’S HALF HOUR. Vol. 2

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Duncan Wood

Writer

Alan Simpson; Ray Galton

Cast

Andrew Faulds
Richard Wattis
Sid James
Tony Hancock

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

Distributor (Sale)

 

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