Two tributes to one of the greatest comics of our time, presented by Denis Norden and Paul Merton
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of Hancock's Half Hour on radio, this is the story of Hancock's rise to fame, told from recordings, scripts and press cuttings. It is the background against which the famous performances stand out - the story of a great comic actor who could never believe that he really was one of the best.
Presented by Denis Norden , Hancock's early career, starting as a 17-year-old in a Bristol variety show called A La Carte for the BBC Forces Programme, and charts his rise through shows such as Variety Bandbox and Happy-Go-Lucky (where he first read words by Galton and Simpson ).
The second section features an interview by Paul Merton with Ray Galton and Alan Simpson , the creators of Hancock's Half Hour . It covers the years from the very first episode, broadcast on the Light Programme in 1954, to Hancock's last work with Ray and Alan, and the BBC, in 1961. They discuss both Anthony John Hancock the man, difficult, hard-working and extremely talented; and Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock the character, vain, pompous, boastful and self-deluded, but ultimately loveable.
Including over 20 minutes of bonus unbroadcast material, this is the ultimate insight into a true comedy legend.
Written By : Alan Bennett
Narrated By : Alan Bennett
Publisher : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 2 hours 10 minutes
Categories : Biographical Arts & Drama Comedy Historical
Our Price : $18.49
Alan Bennett recalls his childhood in a sequence of talks that are funny, touching and told in his unique style... More info...
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Written By : Bill Bryson
Narrated By : Kerry Shale
Publisher : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 2 hours
Categories : Humor Comedy Autobiography
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Travel through small-town America with this popular BBC Radio reading. More info...
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Written By : Various
Narrated By : Various
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Runtime : 1 hour 12 minutes
Categories : Autobiography Comedy
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More funny anecdotes from the worlds of stage, screen and sport, recorded live and in the studio by eleven of our best storytellers. More info...
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Written By : Graham McCann
Narrated By : Graham McCann
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Runtime : 2 hours
Categories : Biographical Humor Comedy
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Inside The House of Fun with Milligan, Sykes, Galton & Simpson. More info...
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Written By : Dave Barry
Narrated By : Dick Hill
Publisher : Brilliance Audio Inc
Runtime : 5 hours
Categories : Contemporary Adult Fiction Comedy Comedy
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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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