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The Marrow Contest

Hancock's Half Hour Series 2
Episode 11 of 12

The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From June 1955.

The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock.

Starring Tony Hancock.

With:

Bill Kerr
Sidney James
Kenneth Williams
Andree Melly

Announcer: Kenneth Williams

Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.

Music recorded by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.

Producer: Dennis Main Wilson

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in June 1955.

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30 minutes

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