Hancock’s Half Hour – Volume 4

Ten further episodes, first transmitted in 1960, from the misanthropic comedian Tony Hancock’s acclaimed sitcom, featuring guest performances from Sid James and Hattie Jacques.
Featuring every episode from the sixth series of Hancock’s Half-Hour, first broadcast between March and May 1960. These were the last episodes to star 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 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 Emigrant” – Hancock 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 Babysitters” – Hancock and Sid 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 Vaughn 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 decides to stage a pageant to celebrate 100 years of East Cheam, Sid sees the chance to make a quick buck. “The Poison Pen Letters” – Hancock revolts against a flood of hate mail, but discovers that they are all being posted from the post box right outside his front door.