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Hancock's performing days started when he volunteered for
the RAF and became part of the Gang Shows who were sent round
to the many war zones to entertain the troops. After the war,
his first real break was at the infamous Windmill Theatre
where comedians were hired to entertain the audience between
the nude reviews. Eventually his stage work came to the attention
of the BBC and he was given a spot on Variety Bandbox
in 1949. From then on, his career steadily grew and his successful
radio and television shows spoke for themselves. This double
DVD includes all 10 episodes from the fifth series of Hancock's
Half Hour, which were originally broadcast in 1959...
Volume
Three of Hancock's Half Hour contains all 10 episodes
from the show's fifth series. This collection starts off as
it means to go on with the episode Economy Drive. This
sees Hancock and Sid James returning from a long working holiday
only to discover that James has managed to ensure that there
are several nasty surprises awaiting them when they get back.
James has forgotten to cancel the papers, the milk, the bread,
turn off the light, TV and toaster. This sets Hancock into
miser mode in order to recoup his loses. This episode also
stars Patricia Hayes and Arthur Mullard.
Other
highlights include:
The
Two Murderers: In which James tries to get Hancock to
lend him some money to buy a fish and chips business. When
Hancock refuses, James vows to do whatever it takes to raise
the money. He gets his bank manager to agree to put up a loan,
but Hancock is convinced that James is out to kill him for
his money. In the confusion, James also thinks that Hancock
is out to kill him so that he can take over his fish and chip
business. The two end up plotting to kill the other so that
they are not murdered first.
Lord
Byron Lived Here, sees Hancock and James trying to convince
the National Heritage that Lord Byron once lived at Hancock's
run down flat, in the hope that they will give them the money
to make necessary repairs. This episode also sees John Le
Mesurier (Dad's Army) make a guest appearance.
Twelve
Angry Men - a classic Hancock episode in which
Hancock and James are part of a group of jurors sitting on
a trial of a man who is clearly guilty of robbery. However,
Hancock is convinced that he may be innocent and sets about
trying to convince the other jurors to enter a plea of not
guilty.
The
Train Journey: In which Hancock and James are off to Giggleswick
for Hancock's appearance as the star of Shakespeare's Henry
V. However, the train journey is not going to go smoothly
- the other passengers just want to sit in silence, but Hancock
just wants to talk the whole time.
Spanish
Interlude, sees Hancock's work dry up in the UK, so James
convinces him to start afresh in Europe. Their first booking
is in Spain, where Hancock doesn't go down as well as his
interpreter. The only other booking James can get for Hancock
is as a bull fighter, but how can he persuade the comic to
get in a bull ring?
Other
episodes include The Cruise (starring Hattie Jacques
and John Le Mesurier - who were married in real life), The
Big Night, The Tycoon and Football Pools.
The
picture quality is poor (which is surprising when you consider
the quality of Volume
One)
and there are no extras to speak of, but then this is reflected
in the bargain price of £12.99 for two discs. If you
are a Hancock fan then you'll need to get hold of this slice
of classic comedy.
Darren
Rea
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