Another four of
Ray Galton and
Alan Simpson's favourite radio episodes, with brand new sleeve notes specially written for this edition
The Last of the McHancocks - 24 February 1957
The East Cheam Drama Festival - 8 April 1958
Visiting Day - 15 December 1959
The Threatening Letters - 27 May 1958
Galton and Simpson have chosen another selection of favourite episodes from the classic radio series, and written an introductory sleeve note to explain just why they love each one so much.
In The Lost of the McHancocks , Hancock has been left a Scottish castle, but finds he has to contend with Bonnie Prince Sidney and Seamus McNasty. The East Cheam Drama Festival sees Hancock trying to organise a major literary event; while Visiting Day finds our hero in hospital. Finally, The Threatening Letters has Hancock receiving some most uncomplimentary missives through the post...
As ever, the master of misery is supported by a star cast including Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques , and four sparkling scripts by the masters of mirth, Galton and Simpson .
Written By : Bob Newhart
Peformed By : Bob Newhart
Published By : Hachette Audio
Duration : 3 hours
Type : Biographical
Modern Classics
TV & Film
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"Every comedian I know, including myself, whether they will admit it or not, secretly wishes they were as good as Bob Newhart. " —Jerry Seinfeld See full description... |
Written By : Various
Peformed By : Full Cast Production
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours
Type : Modern Classics
Humor
British
Radio Shows
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Goon but not forgotten. From 1952 to 1960 the Goons ruled the airwaves, the most celebrated and influential clowns in the history of radio. See full description... |
Written By : Various
Peformed By : Full Cast Production
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours
Type : Modern Classics
Humor
British
Radio Shows
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Goon but not forgotten. From 1952 to 1960 the Goons ruled the airwaves, the most celebrated and influential clowns in the history of radio. See full description... |
Written By : John Sullivan
Peformed By : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 1 hour 50 minutes
Type : TV & Film
Modern Classics
British
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Jim Broadbent is amongst the guest stars joining Grandad, Boycie, Trigger and the boys in these four classic episodes. Long live Hookie Street! See full description... |
Written By : Various
Peformed By : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 minutes
Type : Modern Classics
TV & Film
Humor
British
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Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography
Biographical
Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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