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The Diary

Episode 12 of 20

The Lad looks back and ponders what could have been. Featuring the famous β€˜test pilot’ scene. Stars Tony Hancock. From 1956.

It's New Year's Eve and the Lad is pondering what could have been.

Featuring the famous 'test pilot' scene.

Starring Tony Hancock.

With Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott.

Producer: Dennis Main Wilson

First broadcast on the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in December 1956.

2 months left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 Dec 2021 19:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 31 Dec 2008 08:00
  • Wed 31 Dec 2008 12:00
  • Wed 31 Dec 2008 19:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 2011 08:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 2011 12:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 2011 19:00
  • New Year's Day 2018 08:00
  • New Year's Day 2018 12:00
  • New Year's Day 2018 19:00
  • Wed 29 Dec 2021 08:00
  • Wed 29 Dec 2021 12:00
  • Wed 29 Dec 2021 19:00