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Hancock: The Lost Radio Episodes: Sid James's Dad and the Diet
Hancock The Lost Radio Episodes Sid James's Dad and the Diet Author:Ray Galton Tony Hancock stars in two long-lost episodes from the classic "BBC Radio" series. "Sid James' Dad" (28 October 1956) & "The Diet" (7 December 1955). Broadcast live, these rare recordings are made available for the first time in over fifty years. In "Sid James' Dad", Sid is expecting a visit from his father. Being ashamed to admit his true profes... more »sion, he has explained his regular appearances in court by telling the old man he is a judge. "The Diet" sees Hancock being offered the lead role in a romantic film. Unfortunately, the American producer Mr Stroud (Kenneth Williams) tells Hancock he's too fat for the part and tells him to diet. Including special sleeve-notes detailing the making of the original productions, these episodes celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Galton and Simpson writing partnership.« less