Hancock’s Happy Christmas – 1956
This classic from Tony Hancock has to sum up how so many people think as the festive season seems to get earlier every year.
In this classic the lad of East Cheam makes his feelings towards the festive season quite clear.
Taken from the fourth season of Tony Hancock’s popular radio series.
Summary
“Christmas is going to be just like any other day in this house – dead miserable” proclaims Hancock. Bill and Miss Pugh are preparing for Christmas, but Hancock is having none of it, as far as he’s concerned it’s just a racquet.
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Cast
Tony Hancock
Sid James
Hattie Jacques
Bill Kerr
Kenneth Williams
Details
Written By: Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
Channel: BBC Light Program
Original Broadcast: 23rd December 1956